Torah College Credits - new testing options - clarifications

[sanantone]

Please consider developing science and computer science/information technology courses. Those are so hard to find in a flexible format and at a low cost.

[Torah College Credits]

Please consider developing science and computer science/information technology courses. Those are so hard to find in a flexible format and at a low cost.

Have you seen our detailed course descriptions? Follow the link from our General Education page and it will take you to the NCCRS listing of all our courses which include a number of science and computer science courses, including: Computer Information Systems (TCH-110), Introduction to Computing and Program Design (TCH-120), and Multimedia and the Web (TCH-130). We also offer Earth Science, Biology, and Environmental science which has a lab component. Are these what you had in mind?

[sanantone]

Have you seen our detailed course descriptions? Follow the link from our General Education page and it will take you to the NCCRS listing of all our courses which include a number of science and computer science courses, including: Computer Information Systems (TCH-110), Introduction to Computing and Program Design (TCH-120), and Multimedia and the Web (TCH-130). We also offer Earth Science, Biology, and Environmental science which has a lab component. Are these what you had in mind?

Not really because there are alternative options for almost all of those, and they're all lower level. For example, I CLEP'd out of 6 credits of biology for $100. I'm talking more about upper level courses in computer science and natural science. The introductory science courses are usually used for non-specific general education requirements; and, DSST, CLEP, Uexcel, and Straighterline have those covered.

[Torah College Credits]

Not really because there are alternative options for almost all of those, and they're all lower level. For example, I CLEP'd out of 6 credits of biology for $100. I'm talking more about upper level courses in computer science and natural science. The introductory science courses are usually used for non-specific general education requirements; and, DSST, CLEP, Uexcel, and Straighterline have those covered.

I see. Recently, a student got confirmation from her TESC academic adviser that Physiological Psychology, PSY 301, will apply as either Natural Sciences or Psychology upper-level credits (check with your own adviser). We hope to have more to offer in the future.

[geissingert]

Can you tell me where to find the upper level courses for General Education?

Over the past few months we have received many inquiries about our courses from members of this forum, and some of the members thought it would be helpful to everyone if I made a post clarifying some of the most common points that have come up.

1. TorahCollegeCredits.com is Coopersmith Career Consulting's online testing system.
   
2. All transcripts that we send for General Education credits are official Coopersmith transcripts.
   
3. All of our courses are approved by NCCRS and transfer to the big 3 as recommended on the NCCRS site. This includes our 21 upper level credits. If your adviser does not acknowledge this, contact us and we will clear it up with them.
   
4. We offer a 2 credit Information Literacy course for $135 plus $25 fee to ProctorU which fulfills the EC requirement.
   
5. Virtually all of our courses are self study with one exam to complete. We provide all the study materials you may need.
   

I will be monitoring this thread for follow up questions.

Our website has lots of information including pricing. Right now till April there is a special discount enrollment fee of $50.

I must add that I've been very impressed with the supportive camaraderie of the members of this forum, and I look forward to helping you achieve your goals as efficiently as possible.

[Torah College Credits]

Can you tell me where to find the upper level courses for General Education?

I'm understanding that upper level exams are a big issue for everyone. Here is a list of what we have in General Ed now (see them on our website) and a few that are coming down the pipeline. If you think this information would be helpful for others in the forum who aren't reading this old thread, let me know if you think we should post it in a new one.

Abnormal Psychology (PSY-302)
Physiological Psychology (PSY-303)
History and Systems of Psychology (PSY-202)
English Composition II (ENG-104)
The Politics of Antisemitism (PoliSci 350)
Medieval Hispano-Jewish Poetry (LIT-401)
Eastern European Jewish Immigration and Settlement in the United States (HIS-301)
A Social History of Jewish Food (SOC-302)
For the adventurous types, we have much more upper level credits in Judaic Studies; although most of the material would probably be pretty unfamiliar to you.

Coming Soon:
Clinical exercise physiology I
Clinical exercise physiology II
Essentials of Strength and Conditioning
Possibly a Computer course

[mednat]

I'm understanding that upper level exams are a big issue for everyone. Here is a list of what we have in General Ed now (see them on our website) and a few that are coming down the pipeline. If you think this information would be helpful for others in the forum who aren't reading this old thread, let me know if you think we should post it in a new one.

Abnormal Psychology (PSY-302)
Physiological Psychology (PSY-303)
History and Systems of Psychology (PSY-202)
English Composition II (ENG-104)
The Politics of Antisemitism (PoliSci 350)
Medieval Hispano-Jewish Poetry (LIT-401)
Eastern European Jewish Immigration and Settlement in the United States (HIS-301)
A Social History of Jewish Food (SOC-302)
For the adventurous types, we have much more upper level credits in Judaic Studies; although most of the material would probably be pretty unfamiliar to you.

Coming Soon:
Clinical exercise physiology I
Clinical exercise physiology II
Essentials of Strength and Conditioning
Possibly a Computer course

I would second the Upper level CIS suggestion. I would suggest starting with Systems Analysis and Design, because this is mandatory at TESC it will certainly have alot of demand. CSU global has an option, but it's not been the most straightforward process to get setup. I am still waiting access to their portal and would much rather have a more direct option.

[cookderosa]

Though it's been mentioned, I'll just add my support for the development of more upper level exams. The options for lower level gen eds exist for nearly free. What people NEED is upper level credit at an affordable price offered on a platform that is user-friendly.

[defscarlett]

I just want to say thank you for coming onto this forum and speaking with all of us, and just listening to suggestions. You're awesome!

[dfrecore]

Though it's been mentioned, I'll just add my support for the development of more upper level exams. The options for lower level gen eds exist for nearly free. What people NEED is upper level credit at an affordable price offered on a platform that is user-friendly.

I agree!!!

We have a million ways to take many of the requirements. How many different ways do you need to take Intro to Management or College Algebra?? Between CLEP, DSST, Straighterline, Saylor, ALEKS, UExcel, TECEP & Sophia, you can take those courses for as little as $0 and as much as $140. That's not to mention Community College.

We REALLY need some more options for those upper level courses. Something that doesn't duplicate what's already available through another venue (like UExcel and TECEP).

I think that if someone from your institution were to go to the TESC website and look at some degrees that are NOT already test-out-able (?), and figure out even a FEW UL courses that would be helpful to several degrees, you would stand to gain a lot of students who have been hoping and praying for those courses!

I know people who are interested in getting a degree via testing out, but they're not the standards (Management, Liberal Arts, History, Psychology) that you can test out of, and they don't know of a way to get those courses cheaply enough to make them want to take the plunge.

Just a thought! Thanks for listening.