TESU Human Services (Associate in Arts) help.

[l8989v]

I think the AA in Human Services might be an exception and it DOES need a capstone

Associate in Arts in Human Services

[jsd]

Sorry, you are correct. The AA in Human Services has a capstone, the general AA discussed previously does not.

[rowan555]

Sorry, you are correct. The AA in Human Services has a capstone, the general AA discussed previously does not.

For the AA without Capstone, what do you have to actually take at TESU? I may consider this option for my younger child.

[KayV]

The TESU Associate in Arts does not require a Capstone. It just includes the general education component of BA degree.
Thomas Edison State University: Associate in Arts

The TESU AAS in Criminal Justice does not require a Capstone either.
AAS Degree in Criminal Justice | Thomas Edison State University

Nor do the Associate in Science in Natural Sciences and Mathematics (ASNSM) degrees.
Thomas Edison State University: Associate in Science in Natural Sciences & Mathematics

The ASBA is the other degree that does not require a Capstone.
Associate in Science in Business Administration Degree Program

[dfrecore]

For the AA without Capstone, what do you have to actually take at TESU? I may consider this option for my younger child.

You don't have to take anything at TESU, except possibly the cornerstone ($300) if you don't transfer in enough credits. I personally would not get just an AA at TESU, it's too expensive with the $2000 residency waiver fee. Maybe if you were going to go on for the BA, but even then, it's iffy unless you were really really close to getting the BA.

Instead, look at COSC, they don't have a capstone for their AA's (I don't think) and it's a cheaper way to go for the AA.

I think EC might be cheaper as well if you get POAG.org pricing (join as an associate for $25/year). But it looks like their AA's require a capstone.

For an AA at TESU, it's about $2698 for fees, and then the pricing for your courses (60cr worth, which amounts to the same price as it would for COSC). For an AA at COSC, it's about $1738 for fees. These prices include the cornerstone course, graduation fees, and other misc fees.

[KayV]

COSC has a 3-hour Cornerstone for the AA/ AS at regular tuition rates. It would be even cheaper when you consider incorporating FEMA classes.

[humanservicestesu]

Is it possible to do all of my general education though Straighterline? I barely have any money. I can do small monthly payments but I can't cough up 200-500 for tests, etc.

[Mamasaphire]

Is it possible to do all of my general education though Straighterline? I barely have any money. I can do small monthly payments but I can't cough up 200-500 for tests, etc.

Have you considered applying for the 3 month (up to 18 credits) free scholarship through study.com?

[humanservicestesu]

I've never heard of it. How do I do that? Will Thomas Edison take the credits from there?

[KayV]

Here is the link to apply for the Study.com scholarship.
Get Free Access to Study.com's Personal Finance Course in Partnership with Guardian | Study.com

Do you have any college credits already?

I see your ALEKS credits above. I mean, from a university? Or even some secondary diplomas like British A-levels will qualify for college-level credits.