What to do next?

[DocstoutCo]

Your Location: VA, USA
Your Age: 35
What kind of degree do you want?: Bachelors. Eventually will pursue a masters, ideally a MSW.
Current Regional Accredited Credits: 85
Budget: As little as possible
Commitments: I have a full time job, but I can do a few hours of schoolwork a week during work hours, and I have no commitments outside of this.
Timeline: ASAP. Ideal would be before the end of Aug, 2026.

I have looked through the forum and have been lurking for a couple weeks now. I would prefer CBE because I have had success with that in the past, but I am also more than happy to take as many Sophia/etc credits somewhere and finish up that way. I have sent in applications to Excelsior and UMPI to see what classes they will transfer in.
My biggest concern is which credits may transfer, and what kind of classes they will leave me with. Since a majority of my credits are in human services/social work I am assuming a psych or general studies degree will be my best bet. I would love to be able to get started on some Sophia credits ASAP, but I’m not sure where to start with that.
I am feeling discouraged, because I expected to be done with school by now. I am looking for some reassurance, and guidance if anyone can tell me if I’ve got the right idea with this.

[Kevin.B]

Have you read the degree plan for UMPI's BA psychology degree?

https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/UM...egree_Plan

There is always the Bachelor in Liberal Studies with a psychology minor at UMPI. The Psychology minor is 18 credits and the rest of the courses are your choice (link is to the program guide for exact info). You just have to take 30 credits at UMPI. https://catalog.umpi.edu/preview_program...8&poid=880

If I was going the MSW route I personally would go for the BA in Psych from UMPI. There are no proctored tests like WGU's BS in psych, you can move as fast as you need to, and the courses seem more interesting to me, but thats my personal preference.

Everyone on this forum is at a different stage in their educational endeavors. I am behind where I thought I would be a couple years ago but I know where I want to be and I'm taking the steps to get it done. Seeking opinions and help is a great way to start. Set your end goal and have small tasks you can complete to reach it and celebrate the small wins.

Hope this help and don't hesitate to reach out.