ryoder Wrote:This is from my eval. I only need two upper level math or science classes to knock this out.

Consider it northern charm. Our tone is definitely different than our brethren in the south. I have found myself guilty of it when last in SC. The tempo of our cultures is much different. Notwithstanding there are some strange cookies working at tesc.

Going forward, if there is an advisor who you have a better rapport with, make a 30 minute phone appointment to speak with that person. It doesn’t matter if you only have two questions and it should take only ten minutes. I think sometimes they like that scenario. I see it this way, I've paid an annual tuition, so I should get all the phone assistance I need. What else do they really do? Not sure if you realize but when you call the express line they have a five minute window to handle your call. When it gets close to the five minute mark they get snippy. You need to get out the situation fast - basically give them your question quickly, let them enter the information and respond whether it’s approved or not. I use the express line for confirmations or to enter courses I basically already know will work.

My advice on this is to call registrar’s office direct, and ask to speak to someone in the evaluation department (there is a name for this group but I can’t remember it off hand). You could also send an email through blackboard to advising. I have had better luck on the phone than through emails. Some on the board prefer emails. My problem with that is if I need to argue an issue, I can’t do it through email. It’s the luck of the draw.

Don't worry about the push back of the second degree. Once you are in the program that changes. On one hand I do understand their view that for the added time and cost of the second degree you could start the masters program which to academia is a big step. But considering we are testers, its actually very cheap to get the second degree and then go on to the masters program if that is your goal.

Good luck!

*Wow, this was a long post.
One more point, you took the 300 level network technology tecep exam and the PF CIS courses. Shouldn't they all fall under the natsci/mat concentration? Seems you would have to only do a few clep/dsst 100-200 level exams, even femas to fulfill the new credits?? LOL

Yenisei Wrote:I'm working on this degree myself and am also advising a friend on how he can do with a minimum of expense. Here's what I came up with so far for the Area of Study for him (wish I had had Straighterline as an option when I started working on this degree):

LL (15 credits)

Calculus I Straighterline 3 cr 200 level
Calculus II Straighterline 3 cr 200 level
Environment and Humanity DSST 3 cr 200 level
Anatomy and Physiology I and II non-lab Straighterline 6 cr 200 level


UL (18 credits)

MIS DSST 3 cr 300 level
Business Statistics Straighterline 3 cr 300 level
Environmental Chemistry Utah State University 3 cr 300 level
Evolution Utah State University 3 cr 300 level
Environmental Science TESC 6 cr 300 level