Transferred in 90 credits to UMPI. Which of these 3 degrees should I choose?

[mriern99]

Hello! I transferred in 90 credits to UMPI, and my academic advisor gave me 3 different degree plans that I'm interested in. Which of these 3 degrees are the "easiest", and/ or least time consuming? I really just need any Bachelors, so if one of these is faster I'd definitely choose that one.
From what I've heard, the education classes aren't difficult per se, but can take a little while to work through. I'd be really grateful to hear your thoughts!

BLS Educational Studies:

1. 300/400 level elective of your choice
   
2. 300/400 level elective of your choice
   
3. 300/400 level elective of your choice
   
4. 300/400 level elective of your choice
   
5. Edu 152 Introduction to Education
   
6. Edu 153 Foundations of Education
   
7. Edu 210 Introduction to Pedagogy
   
8. Edu /SED287 Teaching Students with Special Needs
   
9. Edu 305 Designing and Maintaining Effective Learning Environments
   
10. Edu 357 Children’s Literature
    
11. EDU 364 Foundations of K-12 Content-Area Literacy
    

BLS Business Administration:

1. 300/400 level elective of your choice
   
2. 300/400 level elective of your choice
   
3. 300/400 level elective of your choice
   
4. 300/400 level elective of your choice
   
5. 3-credit elective of your choice
   
6. BUS 101 - Intro to Business
   
7. BUS 150 - Intro to Financial Accounting
   
8. BUS 125 - Intro to Business Computing OR BUS 200 - Intermediate Business Computing
   
9. Com 210 Organizational Communication
   
10. PCJ 315 - Professional Communication OR MAT 140 Mathematics for Business
    

BAS Business Administration:

1. 300/400 level elective of your choice
   
2. 300/400 level elective of your choice
   
3. 300/400 level elective of your choice
   
4. 300/400 level elective of your choice
   
5. 3-credit elective of your choice
   
6. BUS 101 - Intro to Business
   
7. BUS 150 - Intro to Financial Accounting
   
8. BUS 125 - Intro to Business Computing OR BUS 200 - Intermediate Business Computing
   
9. Com 210 Organizational Communication
   
10. PCJ 315 - Professional Communication OR MAT 140 Mathematics for Business
    

[SteveFoerster]

The future is always murky, and especially so nowadays, but I'd guess that a degree in business administration will give you more flexibility in the future than one in education would.

[alwayscurious]

I agree with Steve. I would focus less on difficulty and more on whether the curriculum interests you and advances your professional/academic interests, whether it be now or down the road. There will be more flexibility with a business admin emphasis. That said, I've heard success stories of students completing all variety of UMPI degrees within a single term, though bear in mind this typically required a significant short-term sacrifice of their free time to do so.

[bjcheung77]

Basically, work on the trifecta of certs, degree, experience, I would recommend the BAS with Business Admin (even if you want to add a secondary minor). Here's your previous thread, my recommendation was the BAS with a minor of your choice. Link: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...ng-to-a-BA