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New member - Belbe_Likes_Mathematics - 12-01-2023
Location: Florida
Degree wanted: Computer Science at TESU
Career goals: Pursuing a degree in Computer Science with the goal of using it for missions. I would like to be able to get into a Master’s program in the future.
Current Regional Accredited Credits done:
Taylor University:
College Mathematics, 1, A
Bryan College:
Biblical Foundations, 3, A
Current ACE, CLEP or NCCRS Credits:
Sophia credits done:
Foundations of English Composition, 3, 94%
English Composition I, 3, 98%
Ancient Greek Philosophers, 3, 100%
It career Exploration, 1, 96%
Workplace Communication, 3, 95%
English Composition II (paused for now)
Will do later at Sophia:
Introduction to Ethics, Introduction to Nutrition, Introduction to Networking, Public Speaking and Foundations of Statistics and others as needed to complete General requirements and electives.
Clep Credits done:
US History I, 65
US History II, 66
American Government, 67
Current certifications that I’m working on:
The American Dream Academy:
Google UX Design Professional certificate
Meta Back-End Developer
Other classes I’m enroll now:
Jacksonville State University
HPE 180: Disconnect for Well-being (Will start in Spring 24)
University of Helsinki
TKT21018.Elements of AI: Introduction to AI Class schedule: 09/1/2023 – 8/31/2024
See More Impact Labs
CMS course
Oklahoma Christian University-TEL Learning
-Introduction to Christianity
Also enrolled in the Edx Verizon Skill Forward for Statistics and probabilistic.
Budget: 10K I cannot spend a lot, I want to utilize all the free options of credits at colleges /or universities for RA credits (Math, electives and AOS for Computer Science).
Commitments: I currently work part time (childcare job) and I have a PRN job in the same line of work. Dedicated time to study: evenings/ Saturdays. I estimate 10-15 hours/ week.
Time Line: I would like to finish within 2-3 years. I want to max transfer credits. I don’t have any tuition assistance or reimbursement at all.
Preferences: I prefer test out (Proctor at a local CC or library). I struggle with written assignments, since I have writing and speech anxiety. I like assessments and assignments but not a lot of essays.
Critical thinking, problem solving and creativity are my strengths. I’m a visual thinker. I like drawing, cooking and I am interested in environmental entrepreneurship. I love mathematics specially algebra
I don’t like chemistry, biology, physics or labs.
I would really appreciate any tips/advice you can provide about this plan of study and providers.
RE: New member - bjcheung77 - 12-01-2023
@Belbe_Likes_Mathematics, Welcome to the board, depending on your age (if you're under 20) and how you decide to play things out, you can decide if a TESU BACS & BS-CIS combo would be a good option for you. You can compare and complete the requirements using a mix of both templates created by LevelUP and Rachel83AZ on the WIKI.
Another option is, depending on your age (as you haven't indicated that in your post), and other variables, you can do the Pierpont BOG AAS and ladder up to the UMPI AALS/BAS with a minor or two of your liking instead, this is to max the cheapies/freebies on the WIKI from Coursera and other providers. It really depends on what you need/want.
RE: New member - Belbe_Likes_Mathematics - 12-04-2023
(12-01-2023, 08:01 PM)bjcheung77 Wrote: @Belbe_Likes_Mathematics, Welcome to the board, depending on your age (if you're under 20) and how you decide to play things out, you can decide if a TESU BACS & BS-CIS combo would be a good option for you. You can compare and complete the requirements using a mix of both templates created by LevelUP and Rachel83AZ on the WIKI.
Another option is, depending on your age (as you haven't indicated that in your post), and other variables, you can do the Pierpont BOG AAS and ladder up to the UMPI AALS/BAS with a minor or two of your liking instead, this is to max the cheapies/freebies on the WIKI from Coursera and other providers. It really depends on what you need/want.
Thank you @bjcheung77 for your advice. I like the first option, although it looks confusing to me.
I want to max out Coursera Professional Certifications and Edx. Micro bachelors. I am trying to take courses as I go and on the economical friendly side and I don't want to use SDC too much because our internet service is not that good for proctoring. All proctor exams I have already done I did at our local Community College.
To answer your question about my age: I'm 21 years old.
Thanks.
RE: New member - Belbe_Likes_Mathematics - 12-08-2023
(12-04-2023, 09:10 PM)Belbe_Likes_Mathematics Wrote:(12-01-2023, 08:01 PM)bjcheung77 Wrote: @Belbe_Likes_Mathematics, Welcome to the board, depending on your age (if you're under 20) and how you decide to play things out, you can decide if a TESU BACS & BS-CIS combo would be a good option for you. You can compare and complete the requirements using a mix of both templates created by LevelUP and Rachel83AZ on the WIKI.
Another option is, depending on your age (as you haven't indicated that in your post), and other variables, you can do the Pierpont BOG AAS and ladder up to the UMPI AALS/BAS with a minor or two of your liking instead, this is to max the cheapies/freebies on the WIKI from Coursera and other providers. It really depends on what you need/want.
Thank you @bjcheung77 for your advice.
This is @Belbe's mother. I am trying to help with degree planning. We like the option Pierpont Community and Technical AAS Information Systems Technology, Cybersecurity Concentration. Then ladder up to the UMPI BAS with Computer Science (minor).
Belbe is working on the following courses:
Coursera: Google UX design, Meta back-end developer
University of Helsinki: Elements of AI: Introduction to AI
edx Verizon Skill Forward: Fat chance: Probability from the ground up
Please advise if this plan will be possible or not. We will need a lot of help since we are new. We will probably post as Belbe finish courses.
RE: New member - bjcheung77 - 12-08-2023
Just an FYI, if you want to keep everything inexpensive for the Associates, it's the Pierpont BOG AAS with Info Systems emphasis, not the degree you're looking at earlier, otherwise you're paying for residency credits... You need to follow the WIKI here, total cost should be transcripts, plus the $130 new student fee: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Pierpont_C%26TC
When you ladder to the UMPI BAS with a minor or more, you'll need to follow plans here:
Pierpont to UMPI Link: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Pierpont_to_UMPI_Degree_Plan
UMPI degree plans link: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Category:UMPI
RE: New member - Belbe_Likes_Mathematics - 05-07-2024
Thank you bjcheung77 for your quick response. The answer to your question is yes. I am progressing with the Pierpont Bog AAS and laddering that to the UMPI BAS (I am following the plan as the Pierpont to UMPI link: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki.Pi...egree_Plan). I don’t know if I have all the general requirements, electives and tech credits for the BAS.
I am planning to have a minor in something offered in Your Pace (completed at UMPI, even if it is History since I love the subject) and bring in the credits required for the Computer Science or Cybersecurity minor from outside alternative platforms/CC/Universities.
I have been searching for the credits in CC and Universities and found some good possibilities for Discrete Mathematics at North Dakota Online, Broward College, Colorado Technical University and Intro to Computer Science either at Seminole State College or Dine College.
Regarding Cybersecurity, I found Intro to Cyber Forensics at the College of San Mateo and Cyber Security I at either Indian River State College or at Central Maine Community College. Regarding Network Security, I found City College of San Francisco and the Community College of Aurora.
Concerning my prior post, I forgot to mention some other classes that I had taken at Sophia: Foundations of English composition, Ancient Greek Philosophers and Foundations of Statistics. I am not sure if I need these credits to be transfer to Pierpont as electives or not.
I did finish and passed the Introduction to AI and Building AI classes at the University of Helsinki, but I was unable to get my ECTS credits because of issues with the personal identity code.
Disregard previous message.