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Big Grin Oh! the Agony of NOT Being Offered Admission
Posted by: Charles Fout - 12-11-2025, 07:02 PM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion - Replies (1)

So.... I've been waiting for an admissions decision regarding a fantastic graduate certificate program to which I applied.

I was not accepted.

I am not dispirited. I may apply again in the fall. I may even find something better.

So many sports metaphors.

I'm not giving up.

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  Freebie Associates with Bachelors in General Studies
Posted by: Mint Berry Crunch - 12-11-2025, 02:55 PM - Forum: COSC - Charter Oak State College Discussion - Replies (6)

For students who enroll in the Bachelors in General Studies program, are they able to pick up an associates freebie? Curious if students can, just like UMPI and TESU.

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  Need help planning BS Liberal Arts from Study.com to Excelsior
Posted by: helaurin - 12-11-2025, 02:01 PM - Forum: EU - Excelsior University Discussion - Replies (10)

Hi,

I am looking at completing as many credits through study.com as possible and then transferring to Excelsior for a Liberal Arts bachelor degree. (I'm posting using my mom-mom's degreeforum account with her permission). 

Can anyone help me figure out what courses from study.com will transfer properly to Excelsior?

I am currently working through an Art History course and am ready to enroll in my next study.com course. In the the lower-level subscription plan, and want to wait to upgrade to the more expensive plan as long as possible. 

Here are the courses I've completed through Study.com so far: 


[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]MAT102 - College Math, 81%[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]NUT101 - Science of Nutrition, 95%[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]PSY101 - Intro to Psychology, 96%[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]BIO101 - Intro to Biology, 93%[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]HIS102 - Western Civilization II, 91%[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]HEA101 - Principles of Health, 91%[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]PHI301 - Principles of Philosophy, 90%[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]HIS104 - U.S. History II, 94%[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]PHY111 - Physics 1, 90%[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]PHI103 - Ethics - Theory & Practice, 90%[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]ECO101 - Principles of Microeconomics, 88%[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]BUS100 - Intro. to Business, 84%[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]FIN102 - Personal Finance, 90%[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]BUS108 - Business Ethics, 88%[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]HIS101 - Western Civ I, 91%[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]BUS212 - Business Statistics, 88%[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]BUS101 - Principles of Management, 85%[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]HUM201 - Critical Thinking. 90%[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]PSY107 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology. 93%[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]SOC101 - Introduction to Sociology, 86%[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]HIS103 - U.S. History 1, 93%[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]CJ104 - Intro to Criminal Justice, 89%[/color]

[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]Thank you in advance.[/color]

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  D.H.Sc Nova Southern University No Dissertation or Research Project
Posted by: newdegree - 12-11-2025, 11:26 AM - Forum: Doctorate Degree Discussion - Replies (6)

I was browsing some of the degrees over at Nova Southern University. I found that the Doctor of Health Science program does not require a dissertation, capstone, or research project, but rather an internship or practicum. The program is 46 credits and may accept some healthcare-related transfer credits (Up to 8 hours of doctoral-level coursework may be transferred in as electives). Looks like they offer scholarships and discounts as well to those who qualify. Tuition is $741 per credit, which is not the best, but not so bad. If you can transfer in 8 credits, the total should be around 28k.

This may be a good program for people who have a DHA from VUL or other DHA programs, such as OSU. Maybe they accept some DHA credits, or if you are looking to get a doctorate but do not want to do a dissertation, capstone, or research project.

Please note that prior healthcare experience is required and is strongly considered in the admissions process. See the admissions tab for more information.

https://md.nova.edu/degrees/doctoral/hea...index.html

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  Credits for the Cybersecurity Certificate?
Posted by: kevinmane - 12-11-2025, 10:26 AM - Forum: UoPeople - University of the People Discussion - Replies (8)

If you do the free Cybersecurity 12-credit certificate program at UoPeople, can you then transfer those credits to maybe TESU or other schools? (I know it's at the discretion of other institutions, but since UoP is now regionally accredited, I would think it could transfer to more schools than it used to.)

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  Associates degree options for beginners
Posted by: bjcheung77 - 12-10-2025, 06:47 PM - Forum: Associates Degrees Discussion - No Replies

For college-age adults starting (or restarting) their degree: Here’s an affordable way to earn transferable credit
 
A lot of people here ask how to start college affordably, especially if you’re just trying to knock out gen eds or work toward an associate degree without committing to huge tuition bills upfront. I’ve seen a lot of beginners use this approach successfully and wanted to share what’s been working well for them.
 
Study.com’s $95/month, plan gives access to ACE-recommended courses and the model makes it doable for college-age adults starting from zero. You can move at your own pace, chip away at requirements and avoid the cost and schedule commitments that usually make school feel overwhelming for new students.
 
Here are the biggest advantages I’ve seen:
 
1. $95/month for ACE-recommended college credit
Instead of paying $1,200+ per class at a university, you get access to general education courses for one flat monthly rate and enroll in 2 at a time. If you're motivated, you can complete multiple courses in the same month and save thousands as you work toward an associate degree or transfer pathway.
 
2. Large course catalog
Study.com has more than 220 ACE-recommended courses, including upper division courses you can take later on if you keep going. For someone starting their education, this means you’re less likely to hit a dead-end mid-degree.
 
3. Designed to transfer to 2,000+ colleges
Credits are designed to transfer, and transcripts are sent within 2 business days, so you can roll courses into a degree program smoothly. Just be sure to check with your school to verify they’ll accept a course before you get started.
 
4. Faster progress for beginners: no proctors + 48-hour assignment grading
This is huge if you’re balancing work while starting school. Study.com removed proctored exams and returns assignment grades within 2 business days, which means you’re rarely waiting around to move forward.
 
5. New mobile app = study wherever you are
Since coursework is now accessible in a dedicated mobile app, students can make progress in small pockets of time (lunch breaks, downtime between shifts, evenings), which is often the biggest barrier for new or younger adult learners.
 
Who this helps:


  • College-age adults who want to start a degree without debt

  • Anyone working part-time while beginning college

  • Students who want to complete an associate degree affordably

  • First-gen students who need structure, speed and flexibility

  • Learners who want a smooth transfer path with minimal friction
 
You can learn more about earning credit through Study.com here: https://study.com/college/index.html?adkey=eda9847cda664406840db845f2a02f6b&_channel=ambassador&_campaign=DFAssociate
 
Feel free to post any questions below.

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  MS in Business - question about assesment
Posted by: Donato88 - 12-10-2025, 06:24 PM - Forum: UMPI - University of Maine at Presque Isle Discussion - Replies (1)

I do apologise if this question has been asked before. What is the assesment like for MS in Business program? Is it pretty heavy? How many courses realistically can you complete in a term if you do it almost full time?

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  CBIT Similiar to OTHM and Qualifi but cheaper?
Posted by: Donato88 - 12-10-2025, 02:16 PM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion - Replies (1)

Came across https://cbitorg.co.uk/ Which also offers various level 5 to 7 qualifications similar to OTHM and QUALIFI, but much cheaper.

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  Credit Transfer for OTHM/Qualifi Level 7 Diplomas to U.S. Master’s Programs
Posted by: Donato88 - 12-10-2025, 01:28 PM - Forum: Graduate School Discussion - Replies (1)

Has anyone completed a master’s degree at a U.S. university with an OTHM or Qualifi Level 7 Diploma and successfully received transfer credits?

Since U.S. universities generally don’t offer “top-up” master’s pathways like some universities in the U.K., I’m wondering whether it’s possible to transfer credits from a Level 7 diploma when applying for a master’s program in the U.S like MBA or MS . 

The issue is that most U.S. universities require transfer credits to come from regionally accredited institutions and usually require a letter grade of B or higher. Because OTHM/Qualifi grades are typically pass/fail, I’m not sure how NACES evaluators assess them.

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  Degree how to get associates as fast as possible
Posted by: Bubblywater - 12-10-2025, 10:19 AM - Forum: Degree Planning Advice - Replies (6)

Hey, good morning. I utilized this website to get my own bachelor's degree so I appreciate your help and assistance with that. My little brother is in the military and he’s looking to get an associate's degree but not a bachelor's at the moment. What would be the fastest way for an individual in the military to get a degree? He just wants a piece of paper basically for continuing promotional pathways. I told him he should make a post, but he’s silly so I’m just trying to help him… Ps on my phone I apologize for any mistakes 

Your Location: currently Missouri
What kind of degree do you want?: just a fast associate's degree doesn’t matter what it is
Current Regional Accredited Credits: he has nothing with any colleges minus what he’s done in the army which I can get a breakdown list of his training classes
His budget doesn’t matter. He just wants to get one as quickly as possible
Commitments: is commitment. Time is very random so we need to be self-paced
Timeline: He wants to get it as quickly as possible

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