cathgrl Wrote:Subject/Category Credits
I. General Education 42
A. Intellectual and Practical Skills 15
• English Composition I (ENC-101)
o Principles of Writing (3)
• English Composition II (ENC-102)
o Research Persuasive Writing (3)
• College-Level Math Course
o Math a Practical Art (3)
• Electives in Intellectual and Practical Skills (6)
o Basic Oral Communication
o NEED TECEP CIS-107-TE Computer Concepts and Applications
B. Human Cultures and the Physical and Natural World 18
• Humanities (3)
o Contemporary World Lit
• Social Sciences (3)
o Human Sexuality
• Natural Sciences (3)
o Intro Inorganic Chemistry
• Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences or Interdisciplinary Electives (9)
o Intro to Psychology
o Psych of Human Relations
o NEED TECEP PSY-270-TE Psychology of Women
C. Personal and Social Responsibility 9
• Diversity/Global Literacy (3)
o Intro to Anthropology
• Responsible Ethical Leadership
o NEED TECEP ETH-210-TE Environmental Ethics
• Ethics or Diversity Elective
o Intro to Sociology
II. General Education Electives 18

o Child Development
o Standard First Aid (2)
o Nutrition (2)
o Cell Biology
o Weight Training (1)
[COLOR="#FF0000"]o NEED some TECEP, perhaps SOC-210-TE Marriage and the Family
o NEED 3 credits Principles of Management (Saylor)
o NEED 3 Credits Intro to Western Political Thought (Saylor)[/COLOR]
Total 60

Cost

4 TECEP x $108 = $432
2 Saylor courses = $50
[URL="http://www.tesc.edu/tuition/fees.cfm"]Application fee = $75
Graduation fee = $290[/URL]

= $847.00

It's my first time doing this, so someone please correct me if I'm wrong on something ...

KayV Wrote:Cathgrl, nice job on the degree plan for TESC! The only thing that might be problematic is the General Ed elective section. Child development (3 EDUC), first aid (2 PE), weight training (1 PE), and Principles of Management (3 BUS) are free electives, not general ed, so she would need to replace those with other general ed credits.

One of the biggest advantages about TESC is the lack of Capstone for the AA, as well as the price when you take TECEPs.

bricabrac Wrote:I agree with KayV, below are some options for both GenEd and TECEP exams. You only need 4 TECEPs to take advantage of Pay Per Credit Tuition @ TESC. The rest of the credits can be taken by DSST/CLEP/SL etc, whatever method is best for your.


Confirm the TECEP Environmental Ethics, a new exam, would fulfill the ethical leadership requirement. If not, Ethics in America DSST, Business Ethics SL, Business Ethics and Society DSST have been used for that slot.

General Ed recommendations - I found all of these exams easily doable but listed by order of what I thought was the easiest.
LIT-291/292 Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP
COS-101 Intro to Computing DSST
ENG-201 Technical Writing DSST
PSY-211 Lifespan Psychology DSST
COU-262 Intro to Counseling DSST (transfers as PSY331)
AOJ-101 Introduction to Law Enforcement or AOJ-102 Criminal Justice DSSt (can only use 1)
SOS-101/102 Social Science & History CLEP

TECEP Recommendations:
CIS-107 Computer Concepts and Applications
POS-101 Introduction to Political Science
PSY-270 Psychology of Women (I took this exam and have study notes if needed)
ENG-201 Technical Writing
SOC-210 Marriage and the Family (there's not much study material on this exam, if you decide to take it let me know, I took the course and can send you my midterm and final study notes. My notes, along with the test description, may help you create a very good study guide)

quickdegree Wrote:Thank you!

Could you explain the comment highlighted in red. Does this mean TESC requires 4 classes or TECEPs be taken in order to accept DSST/CLEP/SL? How do you prepare for TECEP tests?


Thanks again, getting closer to feeling like we have a solid plan to take action on.

bricabrac Wrote:Go back in and edit your post. Remove your personal information.

They did not award credit for First Aid, Weight Training or Nutrition which is why it landed in the "other courses" area.

Good news, whatever system your credtis were under obviously worked to your benefit.

This is what you need:

Sections A - You need 1.68CR credits
Take the free TEEX course (CIS299) 2CR

Section C - Need ethical leadership
DSST Ethics in America or SL Business Ethics

Note: I recommend DSST exam. Not sure if the TECEP would work here. You could easily ask advising, but it's a new test and you would be starting from scratch. The DSST exam has flashcards. SL is supereasy by using the eBook and skimming the text and using search.


Section D - General Education - You need 12.03 CR
Take 4 TECEPs for residency. Choose from:
CIS107
PSY270
SOC210
COM210
ENG201
POS101

Note: 0.03CR filled from overage 0.32 in Section A (TEEX Course).

DONE!