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TESU Upper level credits question - Cammilynn - 07-07-2020

I’m interested in a liberal arts degree through TESU. Would I be correct in thinking I only need 15 upper level credits? Looking at their website under the distribution it says at least 15 credits at 300/400 level. Also does anyone know if US history counts for civic engagement or do I need to take government? I’ve already done US History 1 & 2 is why I’m asking.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks


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RE: TESU Upper level credits question - maxxor6868 - 07-07-2020

(07-07-2020, 06:29 PM)Cammilynn Wrote: I’m interested in a liberal arts degree through TESU. Would I be correct in thinking I only need 15 upper level credits? Looking at their website under the distribution it says at least 15 credits at 300/400 level. Also does anyone know if US history counts for civic engagement or do I need to take government? I’ve already done US History 1 & 2 is why I’m asking.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks


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nah you would need American government for that I would recommend the clep for it, especially if you taken us history you should have a pretty good idea how the government works.  You are correct with the 15 credits because technically you need 18 but the capstone is the extra 3 upper level credits.


TESU Upper level credits question - Cammilynn - 07-07-2020

Thanks so much! Thanks awesome. I was looking a excelsior and they require 30 upper levels I think. I just wanted to make sure. I actually have a CLEP voucher for government, was prepared to take it in March and the day I went in they had just closed up for Covid. Drove to another site and they were closed too. Both are still closed, so I’m still waiting, but will have to brush up again


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RE: TESU Upper level credits question - ss20ts - 07-07-2020

It may be months before CLEP facilities open. I'm honestly not counting on them reopening until next year where I live. Here they're located at colleges and well those aren't open to paying students let alone the general public right now. StraighterLiner has American Government. Just something to think about. Saylor has it as well so it would be free plus the proctoring fee.

Oh and your uppers you can look at Study.com for. I'm not sure if you want to focus on any specific area, but they have many UL courses.


TESU Upper level credits question - Cammilynn - 07-07-2020

I’m thinking the same thing about the CLEP facilities. My voucher expires early September. If they haven’t opened by then I’ll check out the places you mentioned. I’m browsing Study.com now trying to figure out which upper levels I’ll need. Thanks so much for the info.


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RE: TESU Upper level credits question - ss20ts - 07-07-2020

(07-07-2020, 10:00 PM)Cammilynn Wrote: I’m thinking the same thing about the CLEP facilities. My voucher expires early September. If they haven’t opened by then I’ll check out the places you mentioned. I’m browsing Study.com now trying to figure out which upper levels I’ll need. Thanks so much for the info.


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Good luck!  Smile


RE: TESU Upper level credits question - rachel83az - 07-08-2020

InstantCert also has American Government available.


RE: TESU Upper level credits question - dfrecore - 07-09-2020

Take AG through InstantCert, it's only $20 + $15 proctor fee (I think). Worth not having to go to a CLEP center.


RE: TESU Upper level credits question - Clepper43 - 07-09-2020

Am I right in thinking if you have a Modern States voucher, they will issue you a replacement with a new date (extension)?

You said voucher - I wasn't sure if you meant Modern States.


RE: TESU Upper level credits question - harrypotter - 07-09-2020

You don't actually have to take a government class. It's the most available option in the alt credit ecosystem so that's why it's recommended almost all the time. Saylor has a political science course that transfers to TESU as POLI SCI 282 which will fulfill the civic engagement requirement because it's a course listed under the civic engagement section of TESU's general ed guide.

https://www.saylor.org/partners/credit-partners/thomas-edison-state-university-saylor-direct-credit-transfer-partner/
https://www.tesu.edu/academics/courses/2019-and-after#Leadership