Location: Florida, USA
Age: 33
Academic goals: Biology BA from TESU, BSN from WGU, masters program at local university after that

All of my credits are RA.
I have an AA degree.
No military experience or additional certifications

Budget: I may be able to get ACE credits paid for through my spouse’s job’s educational stipend. I’m prepared to pay Full-Time Flat-Rate Tuition for one term.

Tuition assistance: None

Daily time commitments: unemployed, SAHP to a recently school-aged child

Timeline: < 3.5 years, the BSN from WGU is 2.5 years, so I want to finish TESU within a year

Previous schooling & Credits: 2 colleges & 2 universities across two states over 11 years. I don't currently have access to digital or physical versions of my transcripts. I've listed everything I remember in terms of the Biology BA requirements. I have only listed classes that I know I got an A or B in.

Eng comp 1 (3 cr hr)
Eng comp 2 (3)
Comm/Public Speaking (3)

Soc class (3)
Anthro class (3)
Phil class (3)
Phil (Ethics) class (3)

US History (3)
Music history (3)
Art history (3)
other social studies/humanities course (3)

Earth science (3)
Geology 1 w/lab (4
Nutrition (3)
Kinesiology jazzercise class (2-3?)

Stats (3)
Math (3)
Math  (3)
Calculus 1 (4)

Physics 1 w/lab (4)
Physics 2 w/lab (4)
Chemistry 1 w/lab (4)
Chemistry 2 w/lab (4)

Psychology (3)
Developmental Psychology (3)
Spanish 3 (3)
Spanish 4 (3)

BOT 200 (botany) w/lab (4)
ZOO 200 (zoology) w/lab (4
Anatomy & Physiology 1 w/lab (4)
Anatomy & Physiology 2 w/lab (4)
Medical Terminology (3)
Microbiology w/lab (4)

Total credit hours listed here: 109

There's more, but this is everything that I remember with 100% accuracy.

Classes needed for TESU: Cell Biology, Genetics, O Chem 1 w/lab, O Chem 2 w/lab, Capstone

Classes needed for WGU BSN: A & P 1 w/lab, A & P 2 w/lab, Micro w/lab, pathophysiology

Questions about TESU:

How do classes from Straighterline appear on the transcript? Do they show up as a TESU credit or something else? Is it a letter grade or something else?

I need to take Calc 2. TESU offers this class, but I want to do a practice run on another platform before attempting the actual class. Can I take the class on Straighterline and NOT take credit for it? I want to take it through TESU to hit the 15 credit hours.

Is it possible to take 12 other credits and the capstone within the same term, so I can hit the 15 credit hour threshold and then be done academically and financially? I want to take Calc 2 and pathophysiology through TESU anyway, so is this the most cost effective way to finish the degree?

Are all the "classes needed" (listed above) available through Straighterline? I would like to get as many ACE credits as possible from a single source because I’m not sure how the stipend will reimburse multiple payments.

Questions about WGU:
I plan to retake A&P 1 and 2 and Micro through Sophia because I used to tutor for these subjects and I know I can finish them fast. I don’t want the Sophia credits to affect the old RA credits for the same classes and I can't afford to pay for Sophia  & Straighterline at the same time. Can I keep my Sophia credits unlinked from TESU? If not, should I wait until I finish at TESU to do this? If I pay for one month of Sophia, do I need to pay again to obtain the credits to send to WGU if it’s a few months later?

Final thoughts:
I’ve been trying to get a bachelor degree for over 15 years through various life hardships. I just want to be finished and I’m so close. I was almost done with my degree before covid hit. By the time it was over my tutoring job was gone and I couldn’t afford university classes anymore (kid expenses take priority). If I only went to WGU for a BSN, I wouldn’t meet all the requirements for the masters program. If I only went to TESU for a bachelors, I wouldn’t be able to afford the masters program. I want to finish my bachelors to increase my earning potential to be enough to pay for the BSN from WGU. After I have the BSN, I can increase my earning potential even more and be able to afford the masters program.

This final blurb is only here as an explanation for why this entire post is so convoluted.

Hi everyone,

First-time poster here! I started my degree journey back in 2021 and am finally (thankfully) nearing the finish line. It’s been a long road, but due to time and financial constraints, I really need to wrap things up soon.

My original goal was to complete the BA in Computer Science and the BS in Computer Information Systems as a double degree, and that’s what I’ve been working toward.
Here’s where I currently stand:

BA Computer Science: 112/121 credits completed

• Still need: SOS-1100, LIB-4970, and 1 upper-level CS AOS course
  

• Still need: SOS-1100, BUS-4210, and 2 upper-level CIS AOS courses
  

• ~167 ACE credits (mainly Study.com, Sophia.org) - credit evaluation
  
• ~48.50 Foreign Credits (Regional Accreditation Equivalent) - credit evaluation
  

1. Transfer options:
   Is there any way I could complete the 3 upper-level courses (2 CIS, 1 CS) through another school or platform that TESU would still accept as transfer credit and something I could finish relatively quickly?
   
2. Dropping CIS:
   Would it make more sense to finish only the BA in Computer Science for now (just 3 more courses) and possibly return later for the CIS degree once I have more time and money?
   (If anyone knows how long TESU credits typically remain valid for, I’d love to hear.. I’m assuming at least 5 years?)
   
3. Alternative degree options:
   Are there any other TESU degrees that could fit my existing credits without requiring all 6 remaining courses? For instance, something like a BA in Liberal Studies or General Studies, so I could still graduate with two degrees this cycle but with a lighter load.
   Ideally, I’d like to avoid taking 2 capstones and multiple upper-level courses in one term since I also work full-time.
   

Do any of you have any experience with the University of London, particularly their Bachelor of Laws online programme?

Thank you!

Hey guys,

since I'm currently getting ready for my Exams an Fernuiversität Hagen I'm thinkg about what to do next.
Since I always was interested in positive psychology I looked into this MA in Happiness studies.

Normally I would avoid any programm with the word "studies" in it but this one would fit well into my coachingbusiness.
It is formally delvered by Centenary whic is RA nand H+ on Anabin. This very good since it would be leigable to start a PhD in Europe.
Only concern I have is: It only is 30 credits. Is that normal for Masters in the US? Seems a bit low to me and might caus trouble when trying to transfer tha Master's to Europe.

And the price is a bit stif at 17k USD I guess. Any thoughts? 

https://www.happinessstudies.academy/masterdegree

The US Department of Education states,
"Notice: Lapse of Appropriations
Due to a lapse of appropriations, information on this website may not be monitored or maintained. Inquiries may not receive a response until appropriations are enacted."
https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/highe...reditation

My employer offers tuition reimbursement for education received from schools listed in the US Department of Education and are considered "recognized accredited schools" for the purpose of tuition reimbursement. Since the database is not currently updated, what other sources are available to demonstrate to my employer that the school is indeed accredited and would have been listed by the US Department of Education?

Thank you in advance.

My fall term begins this week

We will


In the Seminar, we read two classics texts seeking the ungrounded ground of reason, Euclid’s Elements and Descartes Meditations on First Philosophy. 

In the Tutorial we will engage in a close reading of a classic novel. The novel for 2025 is Tom Jones by Henry Fielding.
 
I surprised myself by enjoying "Tom Jones." I was hoping for a different novel. Now, I'm looking forward to discussing it with my cohort.

So... I find myself writing to the President and my Congressional delegation again.

It is unfathomable to me that these kids are being punished.

Extracurricular activities were such an integral part of my own high school experience.

"The Department of Defense Education Activity, or DoDEA, which operates 161 schools on or near military bases worldwide, has halted all extracurricular activities, including sports, for more than 67,000 students."

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/shutdown-cancels-sports-games-dances-students-military-base-schools-rcna235545

Quick and inexpensive if looking for the Doctor title. 100% remote.

• VUL - DHA (1 Year, if transferring 90 credits from Master's/Graduate Studies) Tracs Accredited, HBCU $22,000 ish
  
• ACACIA - DBA (3 Years, Quicker if they accept external credits) DEAC Accredited $12,000 ish 
  

• UCAM - DBA (2 Years) $12,000 ish
  
• UNIMARCONI - DBA (2 Years) $12,000 ish
  

I believe nobody has shared the Escuela de Salud Pública de México (School of Public Health of Mexico) free courses before. Most of their educational offerings are pricey but they have a few free MOOCs for CEU credit in case anyone is interested.

Classes:


Nutrition courses:
Food guides for Mexican Population
Diabetes and other chronic diseases
Food orientation

Infectious diseases:
Vector transmitted disease management
Ebola virus management
Diarrhea Diseases. Cholera management
Acute respiratory disease management and similar diseases like Influenza

Sexual and reproductive health:
Teenage pregnancy prevention
Sexual health management prevention teenage pregnancy

Pregnant women and children under 5:
Breastfeeding
AMBAR Woman and newborn management based on evidence

Environmental Health and vector transmitted diseases:
Biology and control of Aedes aegypti for field staff
Basic concepts of Environmental Health

Quality of medical care:
Grief management
Medical care quality improvement

Social determinants:
Essential concepts social health determinants

Official website:
https://clima.espm.mx/

Hi everyone, 

I created a search engine for US institutions (based on the information of College Navigator 24-25). It shows programs (Bachelor, Master, PhD, certificates), it has an option for distant programs only, also shows accreditation, website of the uni etc. Free to use, please check and your feedback is highly appreciated. 

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