Started 2 wks ago, 27 credits down! Need input on TESC degree plan

[msd2012]

Hi all,

Let me start by saying I have been lurking here off and on for over 3 years! I have watched so many changes happen in requirements, from tesc to straighterline. I have watched it get, although still very doable, harder and harder. I have even had a baby during my period of lurking! I am a mom of 4, I home school, and I just didn't see how and when I would be able to get this done, and I questioned if it was smart to spend the money on at the time.

Well, everything has aligned perfectly for me and now is my time. Originally from Ohio, we moved to NJ 2 years ago which means I now get Resident rates at TESC. I am also eligible for several thousand in grants, which makes the comprehensive tuition plan at TESC a wonderful option. So, I bit the bullet and enrolled 9/17. Classes start 11/2, and in the last 2 weeks I plowed through Aleks, did every free course I could do and even completed a SL course. In 2 weeks, I am now up to 27 credits and I am enjoying the ride : ) Not only that, my husband and I are doing it together! I plan to do as much as possible at SL and only use TESC for the 36 credits. I figure if I do 15 this term (including 2 teceps), 9 next term and 12 in the summer, I can finish this thing in 3 terms.

So, here is where I need the help of you wonderful people. I have put together my degree plan for a BA in Social Sciences. I think I have it mostly together but I'm sure I am missing something and wanted to ask the pros. I am also unsure if what SL lists as "Student Success (FEL-199) is okay to use for TESC as a free elective, since I don''t see the course anywhere on the tesc site? Any input is extremely appreciated.

The ones in bold are complete.

GENERAL EDUCATION
Intellectual and Practical Skills Courses (15)
English 101 & 102 SL
Intro to Public Speaking SL
Intro to World Religions SL
College Algebra ALEKS

B. Civic and Global Leadership Courses (9)
Introduction to Psychology SL
Business Ethics SL
American Government SL

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (12)
An Introduction to Islam TESC
Introduction to Criminal Justice SL
Marriage & The Family TESC
Intro to Critical Reasoning TECEP

Understanding the Physical and Natural World (4-7)
Introduction to Biology SL
The Science of Nutrition TESC

General Education Electives (17-20)
PreCalculus ALEKS
Intermediate Algebra ALEKS
American History SL
Intro To Statistics ALEKS
Introduction to Philosophy SL
Western Civilization SL

AREA OF STUDY: Social Sciences
Introduction to Anthropology SL
Psychology of Women TECEP
Development Psychology TESC
Worlds Of Childhood (UL) TESC
Organizational Behavior (PSY361) (UL) SL
Thanatology: Death and Dying (UL) TESC
Introduction to Counseling (UL) TESC
Intro To Sociology SL
Management of Tension & Stress (UL) TESC
Social Gerontology (UL) TESC
Capstone (UL) TESC

III. ELECTIVES
Cyber Security For Everyone TEEX
Cyber Security For IT Professionals TEEX
Cyber Security For Business Professionals TEEX
National Emergency Training Center NFA
Kaplan PLA KAPLAN
Principles of Marketing SAYLOR
Principles of Management SAYLOR
Personal Finance SL
Intro to Business SL
Student Success SL



Thanks to all of you, you have no clue how many people you have helped. Sanatone, BricaBrac, CookDerosa and so many more, I have poured over your words so many days trying to figure this all out, and I really hope you all are aware how appreciated your assistance on this board is.