Hi! New and need help!

[raquelrene]

So... I know y'all read these ALL the time, but I'm very confused about what to do and could use input. My goal is to complete a BA/BS as quickly as possible with the goal of entering UMUC Analytics MS program. Admission requires a grade of B or higher in one 200 level or higher course (in a variety of subjects), that I already have met. So at this point I'd just like to complete a degree in ANYTHING! I am able to enroll as a military spouse, but am unsure how I feel about the residency requirement at TESC and speed to complete 24 credits. I will need to use financial aid to help pay for courses and my plan would be to enroll in the least amount of courses possible, while completing straighterline/aleks/fema courses, because I'm not sure I can afford the enrollment fee AND SL/Exams, etc. I currently live paycheck to paycheck and support my family - so funds are limited. If I can have my degree completed by May, I will be eligible for promotions at work and that would help - A LOT!!!!!

I'm VERY price sensitive, so while the $75/ea to have evaluations completed at COSC & TESC, seems high. I'd really prefer to pick the school that fits best and only pay once. That's two large boxes of diapers!!!

Please help!

Here's what I have completed:

EC*330 XP40 Principles of Microeconomics
AC*325 XP40 Acctg Princ & Mgmt Concepts
MT*201 XP70 College Algebra
RC*220B XP41 World Religious Traditions II
CS*361 XP40 Control Structures
CIS*418 XP40 Ethics for IT Professional
CS*208 XP40 Computer Science Fundamentals
EN*325 Research Writing
Found of Language & Communicat
Education Without Boundaries
HS*214 Survey Western Civ Since 1600
Personal Wellness
Social Problems
PY*250 General Psychology
Principles of Culture
POL*215 Intro to US National Politics
Succeeding in College
HS*213 Survey of Western Civ to 1600
Survey of Art History
Latin American Culture
CS*206 Business Software Applications
BA*250 Introduction to Business
EN*203 Intermediate Composition
SO*200 Introduction to Sociology
Professional Communication
Business Presentations
Business Math

[sanantone]

I'm too lazy to look to see what qualifies as in residence under the military plan, but under the Per Credit Tuition Plan, the residency requirement can be met with TECEPs and portfolio assessments as well as courses. There is no enrollment fee under this plan. TECEPs are little over $100 while portfolio assessments are $363 for the first 12 credits and $206 for every 6 credits thereafter. You don't need to take any course at TESC for their BSBA degrees. You don't even need to take the Strategic Management capstone as a TESC course. You can take the TECEP or transfer it in from Penn Foster or somewhere else. I'm going to link to my test out plan for the BSBA in General Management and a plan I made using the Per Credit Tuition Plan. The fees are a little higher now, but the concept is still the same.

Sanantone's General Education Options - Degree Forum Wiki
Sanantone's BSBA General Management - Degree Forum Wiki
http://www.degreeforum.net/excelsior-tho...still.html

[KayV]

1. Do you happen to have English Comp I and II somewhere, since it looks like you started with Intermediate Comp? Maybe from AP credits?
2. Are any of your credits from a cc, or are they all university level?
3. Are any of your classes more or less than 3 semester credit hours?
4. What are the prefixes and course numbers for the classes you listed that are missing (BUS, COM, SPAN, MAT, etc)?
Thanks!

[raquelrene]

Hi Kay - I appreciate the help! I've pasted the list below with additional information.

1. Do you happen to have English Comp I and II somewhere, since it looks like you started with Intermediate Comp? Maybe from AP credits? I did not paste the last line initially, but yes.
2. Are any of your credits from a cc, or are they all university level? I've taken all my courses through online universities
3. Are any of your classes more or less than 3 semester credit hours? one course was 4 semester hours I bolded it below.
4. What are the prefixes and course numbers for the classes you listed that are missing (BUS, COM, SPAN, MAT, etc)?

EC*330 XP40 Principles of Microeconomics
AC*325 XP40 Acctg Princ & Mgmt Concepts (4 credits)
MT*201 XP70 College Algebra
RC*220B XP41 World Religious Traditions II
CS*361 XP40 Control Structures
CIS*418 XP40 Ethics for IT Professional
CS*208 XP40 Computer Science Fundamentals
EN*325 Research Writing
EN Found of Language & Communicat
Education Without Boundaries - intro WGU course - maybe elective credit?
HS*214 Survey Western Civ Since 1600
HHP Personal Wellness
SOC Social Problems
PY*250 General Psychology
SOC Principles of Culture
POL*215 Intro to US National Politics
EAC Succeeding in College
HS*213 Survey of Western Civ to 1600
ART Survey of Art History
HUM Latin American Culture
CS*206 Business Software Applications
BA*250 Introduction to Business
EN*203 Intermediate Composition
SO*200 Introduction to Sociology
MGM Professional Communication
MGM Business Presentations
MAT Business Math
Intermediate Algebra - ALEKS

[KayV]

Here's a go at a TESC BA in Liberal Studies, since you just want to graduate as quickly as possible. For the cheapest price, you will need to take 7 TECEPs and the Capstone, which means that you could replace two of the nine courses you still need with Kaplan PLA, ALEKS, TEEX, etc., as indicated. Good luck!

TESC BA in Liberal Studies
I. General Education Requirements
1. ENC-101 CLEP English Composition I 3
2. ENC-102 CLEP English Composition II 3
3. MAT-119 ALEKS Intermediate Algebra 3
4. MT*201 XP70 College Algebra 3
5. EN*203 Intermediate Composition (ENG-201)
6. HS*214 Survey Western Civ Since 1600
7. PY*250 General Psychology
8. ART Survey of Art History
9. CS*208 XP40 Computer Science Fundamentals
10. HS*213 Survey of Western Civ to 1600
11. POL*215 Intro to US National Politics
12. CIS*418 XP40 Ethics for IT Professional
13. SOC Principles of Culture
14. SO*200 Introduction to Sociology
15. HHP Personal Wellness
16. NEED Kaplan PLA or Gen Ed TECEP
17. NEED ALEKS Pre-Cal or Trig or any Gen Ed TECEP
18. NEED ALEKS Stats or any Gen Ed TECEP
19. NEED any Gen Ed TECEP
20. NEED any Gen Ed TECEP

II. Area of Study: Liberal Studies (33 credits, 18 UL)
A. Humanities
1. RC*220B XP41 World Religious Traditions II (REL-408 3UL)
2. EN*325 Research Writing (3UL)
3. EN Found of Language & Communication (ENG-299)
4. HUM Latin American Culture (SPA-253)
5. MGM Professional Communication (as COM-300 3UL)
6. MGM Business Presentations (as COM-330 3UL)
B. Social Science
1. SOC Social Problems (SOC-399 3UL)
2. EC*330 XP40 Principles of Microeconomics (ECO-112)
C. Natural Science and Mathematics
1. CS*361 XP40 Control Structures (3UL)
2. CS*206 Business Software Applications
D. LIB-495 Liberal Studies Capstone (3UL)

III. Free Electives (27 (need 11))
1. AC*325 XP40 Acctg Princ & Mgmt Concepts (4 credits)
2. Education Without Boundaries 3
3. EAC Succeeding in College 3
4. BA*250 Introduction to Business 3
5. MAT Business Math 3
6. NEED TEEX Cybersecurity series (6 hours) or TECEPs
7. NEED any TECEP 3
8. NEED any TECEP 3

[raquelrene]

Thank you so much!!!! Going to put in my application fee tonight!