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RE: Degree planning advice, fastest way, need help - bjcheung77 - 01-12-2024

@Bikingrox211, No worries, the steps are still about or almost the same thing as mentioned previously, there may be slight changes...  You should take some time to read the info within the following threads, as I've mentioned in each and everyone of them, the trifecta and how to go about it, it's the same for all of these for the last two days or so.  You want to compare that to the advice already provided in this thread and see which one you want to go with, take your time to review posts, threads, WIKI for degree plans...

My Post #2 & #4, Link: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Help-finally-finishing-degree
My Post #2 & #5, Link: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Degree-Plan-Advice--45518
My Post #2 & #5, Link: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Degree-Planning--45521
My Post #2 & #4, Link: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-UMPI-BLS-Degree-Advice

RE: Degree planning advice, fastest way, need help - bjcheung77 - 01-13-2024

@Bikingrox211, I've got your Private Message and have responded...

RE: Degree planning advice, fastest way, need help - Bikingrox211 - 01-21-2024

These are my current transcripts, I am trying to accomplish my degrees efficiently using the trifecta method. What are the classes I need to achieve my Pierpont BOG AAS? Following that, I would like to get the UMPI AALS, BAS, and MOAL.

Current Regional Accredited Credits:

Ventura College (2009): 9 credits:

Actual: ANTH01/Physical Anthropology Equivalent: ANT-160 Credits: 3 Grade: B

Actual: PSY01/Intro to Psychology Equivalent: PSY-101 Credits: 3 Grade: B

Actual: SOC01/Intro to Sociology Equivalent: SOC-101 Credits: 3 Grade: C

Santa Barbara City College (2010-2011): 39.80 credits:

Transfer Course/Title MDT101/Infor Intro to MDT Credits 0.30 Grade CR Equivalent DIV-101

Transfer Course/Title MDT104/Fur1d Prac Div Credits 3.80 Grade CR Equivalent DIV-102

Transfer Course/Title MDT112/Intro to Marine Welding Credits 1.10 Grade B Equivalent TEC-131

Transfer Course/Title MDT148/Hydraulics I Credits 1.30 Grade B Equivalent EGM-231

Transfer Course/Title MDT143/Mixed Gas Diving Credits 1.70 Grade C Equivalent DIV-199

Transfer Course/Title MDT145/Prin UnderwtrWeld Credits 1.30 Grade B Equivalent TEC-132

Transfer Course/Title MDT146/Adv Underwt cut Wld Credits 0.60 Grade A Equivalent TEC-133

Transfer Course/Title MDT147/Ocean Struct Credits 0.90 Grade A Equivalent TEC-199

Transfer Course/Title MDT152/U W Tool Inspection Credits 1.90 Grade B Equivalent DIV-199

Transfer Course/Title MDT154/Bell Satur Diving Credits 2.20 Grade B Equivalent DIV-199

Transfer Course/Title MDT179/NitrOX Diving Credits 0.80 Grade C Equivalent DIV-199

Transfer Course/Title MDT190/Diving Competence Credits 1.00 Grade CR Equivalent DIV-199

Transfer Course/Title EMT110/EMT Basic Credits 5.00 Grade B Equivalent EMT-111

Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: 27 credits:

Microeconomics, ECON1002, Sophia, 3 credits, 92%

Macroeconomics, ECON1001, Sophia, 3 credits, 89%

Introduction to statistics, STAT1001, Sophia, 3 credits, 89%

College algebra, CA1001, Sophia, 3 credits, 88%

BUSINESS LAW, BUSLAW1001, Sophia, 3 credits, 85%

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, ENVS1001, 3 credits, Sophia, 91%

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, CS1001, 3 credits, Sophia, 93%

INTRODUCTION TO WEB DEVELOPMENT, CS1005, 3 credits, Sophia, 88%

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS, VISCOMM1001, 3 credits, Sophia, 80%












Any certifications or military experience?
ADCI surface supplied commercial diver
ADCI surface supplied commercial diving supervisor
California water distribution operator 2 license
California water treatment operator 2 license
CPR, First aid, AED, and O2 provider
Do I need Sophia US History I and Workplace communication of the Pierpont AAS?

RE: Degree planning advice, fastest way, need help - bjcheung77 - 01-21-2024

Bikingrox211 Wrote:Do I need Sophia US History I and Workplace communication of the Pierpont AAS?

If you don't have these classes already, yes. You really need to click the WIKI link for Pierpont BOG AAS and complete, document what needs to be done in a spreadsheet, you can have the UMPI BAS side by side with the Pierpont BOG AAS - https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Pierpont_C%26TC

RE: Degree planning advice, fastest way, need help - Bikingrox211 - 01-21-2024

(01-21-2024, 12:15 PM)bjcheung77 Wrote:
Bikingrox211 Wrote:Do I need Sophia US History I and Workplace communication of the Pierpont AAS?

If you don't have these classes already, yes.  You really need to click the WIKI link for Pierpont BOG AAS and complete, document what needs to be done in a spreadsheet, you can have the UMPI BAS side by side with the Pierpont BOG AAS - https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Pierpont_C%26TC

I keep reading the wikis and comments but I think I am getting conflicting info from reading too much into it.The wiki you just sent, is actually the reason for my post because I believe I just need 5 more elective credits and can submit for the AAS for the May deadline. (Obviously while continuing doing UMPI equivalencies).

RE: Degree planning advice, fastest way, need help - Bikingrox211 - 03-15-2024

Hello All, 

I applied to graduate Pierpont BOG AAS for the upcoming May 10 2024 deadline. This is my unofficial transcript as of now https://pasteboard.co/ZKJDjhnjItqz.jpg There are a few credits that are in the process of being transferred (listed at the bottom of this message). My goal is a BOG AAS emphasis of Information Systems. If anyone has gone through the graduation, who do I talk to about adding the emphasis? Do I need more courses to graduate? Any guidance or recommendations are appreciated.
Credits being transferred: 
  1. Anatomy & Physiology SCIE1050
  2. Art History II ARTHIST1002
  3. Business Law BUSLAW1001-2020
  4. Financial Accounting BUSI 1010
  5. Introduction to Business BUS1001
  6. Introduction to Ethics PHIL 1002
  7. Introduction to Nutrition HLTH1010
  8. Project Management PM1001
  9. U.S. History I HIST1001


RE: Degree planning advice, fastest way, need help - bjcheung77 - 03-15-2024

Great work! Review the Pierpont BOG WIKI just to make sure you've got the general education requirements done (15 credits), the rest will come into the degree as electives. You also need to make sure you have enough credits for "Info Systems", that has to be 15 credits as well. To change the emphasis, you email Lisa and Nancy, their contact info is already on a sticky thread in the Pierpont sub forum here: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Forum-Pierpont-and-other-Associates-Degrees

RE: Degree planning advice, fastest way, need help - rachel83az - 03-18-2024

For a Pierpont degree, you need 3 credits in Communications (completed with Visual Communications), 6 credits in Math/Science (Completed with Algebra & Stats), 3 credits in Social Sciences (completed with Psych or History), and 3 credits in Computer Literacy (completed with Introduction to IT). Plus any 45 additional credits for a total of 60. You have more than met these basic requirements.

If you want Info Systems as an AoE, I don't see nearly enough credits for that. You need 15 credits for an emphasis, and I only see Intro to IT and Intro to Web Development as applicable. The fastest/easiest way to complete an Info Systems AoE for most people would be to get the Google IT Support Professional certificate from Coursera: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Coursera Some students with prior experience have been able to complete all requirements in less than a week. Others have been able to do it in less than a month of serious effort.

If you want a BAS from UMPI, you're probably going to need several more Coursera certificates as well. See this thread: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Pierpont-BOG-IT-concentration-to-UMPI-BAS-Anyone-done-it-yet

RE: Degree planning advice, fastest way, need help - bjcheung77 - 04-04-2024

Hey, got your pm... If you have the time, you should review this thread, post #17. It shows you a sample degree template this member has created. A minor, 4 classes that goes towards the MAOL. You should focus on one minor first and the 4 classes that can go into the MAOL, then if you want to spend an extra session on a second or third minor, you can do that afterwards... Link: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Degree-Planning-Advice-Retired-LEO-Seeking-BA-and-MA-after-life-altering-injury

RE: Degree planning advice, fastest way, need help - Bikingrox211 - 04-06-2024

(03-18-2024, 05:21 AM)rachel83az Wrote: For a Pierpont degree, you need 3 credits in Communications (completed with Visual Communications), 6 credits in Math/Science (Completed with Algebra & Stats), 3 credits in Social Sciences (completed with Psych or History), and 3 credits in Computer Literacy (completed with Introduction to IT). Plus any 45 additional credits for a total of 60. You have more than met these basic requirements.

If you want Info Systems as an AoE, I don't see nearly enough credits for that. You need 15 credits for an emphasis, and I only see Intro to IT and Intro to Web Development as applicable. The fastest/easiest way to complete an Info Systems AoE for most people would be to get the Google IT Support Professional certificate from Coursera: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Coursera Some students with prior experience have been able to complete all requirements in less than a week. Others have been able to do it in less than a month of serious effort.

If you want a BAS from UMPI, you're probably going to need several more Coursera certificates as well. See this thread: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Pierpont-BOG-IT-concentration-to-UMPI-BAS-Anyone-done-it-yet
Thank you for the reply!

Since my previous post, I completed the following:

Coursera:
  1. Google UX Design 
  2. Google IT Support 
  3. Google Data Analytics 
  4. IBM Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations.
Sophia:
  1. Anatomy & Physiology | Lab SCIE1051 
  2. Spanish I SPAN1001
  3. Workplace Communication COMM1010
I have about 3 months of idle time now before I am going to be applying to UMPI while I wait for my Pierpont BOG. I am going to read into what BJ said above. If you have any other recommendations, I would love to hear them.
(04-04-2024, 06:50 PM)bjcheung77 Wrote: Hey, got your pm... If you have the time, you should review this thread, post #17.  It shows you a sample degree template this member has created.  A minor, 4 classes that goes towards the MAOL.  You should focus on one minor first and the 4 classes that can go into the MAOL, then if you want to spend an extra session on a second or third minor, you can do that afterwards... Link: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Degree-Planning-Advice-Retired-LEO-Seeking-BA-and-MA-after-life-altering-injury

Thank you BJ, I will review the degree plan you mentioned and zero in on the 4 classes that go towards the MAOL.