So let's say I transfer 90 credits to UoPeople and just need to take 10 classes at UoPeople.
For those who have done these classes, how does a typical course go? How long does it take? How many points is the proctored final usually (like half your grade or only like 10%) etc.? Can you pass a class with D?
Any info from current/former students would be very helpful!
So I was looking into bridge programs for students who complete an Ed.S. and are looking to get an Ed.D., and stumbled upon the Ed.D. in Educational Policy & Organizational Design at Mississippi State University. The program allows students to transfer in an Ed.S. (30 credits) and complete 31 credits. It has a capstone requirement and also requires a comprehensive exam, which you would take in your first term of the capstone, according to admissions. This could be a good opportunity for someone who already has an Ed. S. Tuition is $606 per credit hour, which is not bad but not the best, but considering that you only need to take 31 more credits, it comes out to $18,786, which is pretty cheap for those holding an Ed.S. Degree, as you save both time and money.
P-12 educators and other professional staff who wish to advance their career through the pursuit of a doctorate degree and have earned an Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) or equivalent in P-12 or related fields. Students holding a master's degree may be admitted, but will be required to complete 30 credit hours of electives approved by their advisor.
This 61-hour program (31 hours beyond the Ed.S. degree or equivalent) builds on a specialist degree (or equivalent) and will require a capstone or applied research project as the culminating of the degree rather than a traditional dissertation.
Major Required Courses Shared hours from Ed.S. degree (Applicants should seek guidance from the EDED academic advisor regarding the selection of courses meeting this requirement) 30 credit hours
I may give this a run sometime later next year 2026. I plan to speed-run an Ed.S. at South College in one term and then apply for this program. The remaining 31 credits should take a year and a half, as you have to move through them with your cohort.
Another option I was looking at for obtaining an Ed.S. degree was Fort Hays State University, but it would take at least a year to complete, and it's a public institution rather than a private for-profit.
I was curious to hear if the healthcare courses on Study.com would come over as UL at Charter Oak -- Health 305: Healthcare Finance & Budgeting comes over to COSC as HCA 211. After speaking with them, they confirmed that this is an error and that it will come over as LL credit.
So, where does that leave things? COSC is now even more difficult, and Study.com only offers 1 UL course that can be transferred to Study.com. Our wiki says there are 3 UL courses from Study.com to COSC, but really, there's only 1.
Health 310: Human Resource Management in Healthcare comes over as an UL HCA elective.
If you were considering COSC, just know that the game is much harder now.
I just heard back from Jessica and she sent me this. These are def the classes and descriptions, no thesis or dissertation.
YP MA in American Studies
Courses and Descriptions
AMS 500 Discovering and Interpreting Local History
Local history places local events in the context of larger occurrences and re-creates the history
of the ordinary person. This course investigates local history sources and considers the ways in
which local records may be used to illuminate larger historical themes.
AMS 501 Oral History
This course introduces students to Oral History as a method of preserving the past through
recording the memories of community members. Students will learn the methodology of Oral
History as well as research a topic, conduct oral interviews, transcribe their interviews, and
organize findings into a presentation.
AMS 510 Makers of America
Examines the roles that ordinary people played in the making of America, including
its economic and social development and political institutions, from the British colonial period
through the aftermath of the American Revolution. Emphasis is on the diverse perspectives and
contributions of non-elite and historically marginalized groups.
AMS 520 Cold War America
Examines the global, political, and ideological struggle between capitalist and
communist countries, particularly between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist
Republics (USSR), through the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. Emphasis is on how the
Cold War affected American life, with a focus on economics, gender roles, race, and fears,
including as manifested in American films.
AMS 530 The American South
Examines the American South from the British colonial period through the eve of the
Civil War. Themes include race, conflict, labor, expansion, economic development, regional
identity, sectionalism, and slavery’s effects on all aspects of life in the South as well as on other
American regions. Emphasis is on interactions of diverse groups, social structure, and sectional
politics.
AMS 540 Violent America
Examines incidents and patterns of violence in America from the first permanent
English settlement at Jamestown, Virginia through the late nineteenth century. Emphasis is on
violence between various groups connected to race, economic developments, the American
Revolution, slavery, and labor.
AMS 550 American Cemeteries: Material Culture, Death, Memory, and Identity
Explores cemeteries as significant elements of American material cultures and
cultural landscapes and analyzes how they reflect and influence American societal identities,
cultural values and collective memories. Additionally, the course delves into cemeteries as
historical narratives that illustrate societal shifts regarding life and death in America and
examines what different styles of gravestone art reveal about American cultural attitudes.
AMS 560 Echoes of Valor: Union Civil War Soldiers’ Experiences in Pension
Records
Explores the profound experiences of Union soldiers during and after the American
Civil War, emphasizing how these experiences shaped their lives and communities. Employs
historical records, census records, vital records, newspapers, personal narratives, and pension
documents to examine the physical, psychological, and economic challenges faced by
American Civil War veterans.
AMS 570 Social Media and American Culture
This course examines the impact of social media on American culture, exploring its influence on
communication, identity, politics, and social movements. Students will analyze how platforms
shape cultural norms, amplify voices, and perpetuate inequalities. Topics include digital
communities, algorithmic biases, misinformation, and the role of influencers in contemporary
society.
AMS 580 Sex and Gender in America
This course explores the roles of gender and sex in shaping American society. It examines
intersections with race, class, identity with a focus on power, privilege, and inequality. Topics
include theoretical perspectives on sex and gender, feminist and LGBTQ+ movements, and
sociocultural influences on gender dynamics.
Listed online tuition for each program starts at 780 per credit x 48 credits = 37 440. Students may take an additional 12 credits for a concentration: In the DIT, in Cloud Engineering, Applied Artificial Intelligence, or Big Data Analytics; in the DCS, in Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, or Artificial Intelligence, or in the DDSci, Big Data or Artificial Intelligence. Discounts may be available.
Additionally, Westcliff’s online Doctor of Business Administration is a minimum 60 credits and requires a concentration, and most concentrations offered are IT-related: Applied Computer Science, Business Intelligence & Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Information Technology Management, or Web Development & Applications Management, or the one exception, Strategic Leadership for the 21st Century.
Hi, long time reader, first time posting. I have $2,625 toward tuition that expires at the end of 2025. I really want to use this to register and start course(s). The benefit doesn't roll-over into 2026, but I do get another $2,625 in January. I need some ideas from knowledgeable people about what I can register for quickly with little hassle and start before December 31.
Saylor, Straighterline, Coursera, Sophia etc. are not eligible. UMPI and Charter Oak aren't approved.
TESU, WGU, SNHU, UMGC, CSU, Purdue Global are approved but they might take too much time to accept me into their programs. My best idea is ASU classes but it's not guaranteed because of how it's structured (pay $25 now, $400 when they get transcribed). Any ideas based on your combined experience and knowledge?
Your Location: Virginia, United States Your Age: 29 What kind of degree do you want?:Bachelors in Accounting Current Regional Accredited Credits: I have a Bachelor of Arts from a Canadian university (120 credits). Unlike the United States, there is no "accreditation body" that oversees the universities in Canada. Universities in Canada have degree-granting authority via an Act or Ministerial Consent from the Ministry of Education of the particular province.
Additionally I have a masters from Harvard which I believe is 30? grad level credits accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
DegreeForum University Total Credits: 150
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: 0
Any certifications or military experience?:No
Budget: I’d like to do this as cheaply as possible. Preferably under 4k if possible. Commitments: I work remotely 8-4. That’s about it. Dedicated time to study: I am no stranger to studying and can do as much as needed to pass a class. Timeline: Ideally within one calendar year but I’d love to go faster if possible. Tuition assistance/reimbursement: None that I’m aware of.
I’ve been interested in getting a business degree for a while now because my two other degrees are liberal arts focused. I’d like to pick up financial skills and I think accounting is the most ‘solid’ of the suite of business degrees. The UMPI accounting degree stood out to me and is probably my top choice. I’m not opposed to WGU but I suppose I prefer the fact that UMPI is a named state university. TESU is also something I’ve considered but I must confess despite reading so much about the university on this forum I’m still a little confused about their policies. I’ve read most of the other recent threads on this topic but am looking for things I haven’t considered or general advice. I’m hoping that my completed bachelors would count for a large portion of the degree. It also seems that recently the acceptance of Sophia credits by UMPI underwent some sort of revision? Thank you for any insights.
[Moderator Jonathan editing this to say: This thread split off from a mention of emergency teacher credentialing in the US.]
That’s weird—what you’re doing to your children. Letting people without any proper pedagogical training work as teachers shows the utmost disrespect for education and for the students IMHO.
Sharing an overview for anyone planning degree paths that require upper-division coursework and looking at non-traditional credit options. Study.com is one of the few ACE-recommended providers that offers both lower-division (LD) and upper-division (UD) courses in the same platform, which can simplify planning for schools that allow significant transfer credit at the 300–400 level. Broad Catalog Including Upper-Division Options Study.com has hundreds of courses, including about 75 upper-division ones, making it a single source for students who want to complete both early-degree and advanced requirements without switching providers. This is particularly useful for degree-completion pathways where UD credits are often the bottleneck. (Offerings and ACE approvals can change, so always double-check the current course list before planning.) Supports Full-Degree Progress, Not Just Gen Eds Because Study.com isn’t limited to general education, it positions itself as a complete pathway, offering UD courses in addition to gen eds so students don’t get stuck mid-degree. This means students who need specialized 300-level/400-level equivalencies may find more of their requirements available in one place. Efficiency Helps Students Move Through UD Coursework Faster Upper-division courses often include papers and assignments that traditionally slow down progress. Study.com has implemented several updates that reduce delays:
Assignments graded within about 2 business days
No proctored exams
Unnecessary quizzes and assignments have been trimmed in many courses
These changes keep students moving, which is especially helpful if you're trying to complete multiple UD requirements on a timeline. Why This Helps With Upper-Division Requirements Some universities limit how many UD credits you can bring in, but many degree-completion-friendly schools (TESU, UMPI, WGU, etc.) accept a meaningful number of UD transfers. Keep in mind that some schools only count UD credits if the course matches a 300/400-level equivalent in their catalog, so always confirm with your academic advisor or transfer evaluation.
Having a provider with a large upper-division catalog makes it easier to:
Fill UD gaps without enrolling in expensive university courses
Complete prerequisites for concentration-specific courses
Finish a degree more affordably than paying per-credit university tuition
This overview is intended to help learners understand how Study.com can fit into a transfer-friendly degree plan. If anyone wants a breakdown of which Study.com UD courses members have successfully transferred into particular schools, feel free to share below. Collective data is always helpful for degree planners.
