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A lot of credits trying to get a quick degree! - Aehsahs - 12-15-2023
Hi everyone,
I have been lurking around here for a while off and on and I feel like I have really gotten myself all mixed up with what to do to get a degree. I know I have a lot of credits so I’m just trying to figure out the best way to get a business degree with a leaning in tech (project management). I would like to not have to take a bunch more courses elsewhere, but I can if it’s the easiest way to get something completed! I did try WGU, but I didn’t really like it. I was able to get through a lot of courses in one term, but the tests gave me anxiety and I’m more of a writer so I would like to stick to a program that leans that way.
Thank you all for your advice!
Your Location: Pennsylvania, United States.
Your Age: 36
What kind of degree do you want?: I would like a Business degree with a Management/Project Management concentration and am leaning towards UMPI, but I’m open to ideas.
Budget: I would like to spend the least amount possible, but I am open to options. I do have some Pell Grant that is unused.
Commitments: I have kids and a spouse, but am a stay at home mother.
Dedicated time to study: I can study as much as is needed my kids are in school and stay up later at night.
Timeline: ASAP, but ideally by the end of 2024.
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: N/A
Current Regional Accredited Credits:
Pierpont Community & Technical College: AAS
Butler County Community College – Pennsylvania, total credits: 10
Speech, 3, B
Intro to Music, 3, C
Descriptive Chemistry, 4, D
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, total credits: 6
HUMAN DIVERSITY, 3, C
Human Development, 3, B
Strayer University, total credits: 6
PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING, 3, B
INTRO TO BUSINESS, 3, A
Western Governor’s University, total credits: 44
Business of IT – Applications, 4, Passed
Introduction to Human Resource Management, 3, Passed
Employment Law, 3, Passed
Compensation and Benefits, 3, Passed
English Composition I, 3, Passed
English Composition II, 3, Passed
Organizational Behavior, 3, Passed
Change Management, 3, Passed
Innovative and Strategic Thinking, 3, Passed
Emotional and Cultural Intelligence, 2, Passed
Business Environment Applications II: Process, Logistics, and Operations, 2, Passed
Information Technology Management Essentials, 3, Passed
Introduction to Spreadsheets, 1, Passed
Values-Based Leadership, 3, Passed
Business Simulation, 4, Passed
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:
Sophia Credits: 51
Ancient Greek Philosophers, 3, 89%
Business Law, 3, 89%
College Algebra, 3, 90%
Developing Effective Teams, 3, 82%
Environmental Science, 3, 84%
US History I, 3, 85%
Human Biology, 3, 86%
Introduction to Information Technology, 3, 85%
Introduction to Relational Databases, 3, 79%
Introduction to Statistics, 3, 83%
Introduction to Web Development, 3, 72%
Macroeconomics, 3, 87%
Microeconomics, 3, 73%
Principles of Finance, 3, 84%
Principles of Management, 3, 89%
Project Management, 3, 91%
Workplace Communication, 3, 92%
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Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
RE: A lot of credits trying to get a quick degree! - bjcheung77 - 12-15-2023
@Aehsahs, Welcome to the board, you've got the basics done already, you can complete or ladder up to the UMPI BABA concentration of your choice. You've got the Pierpont BOG AAS and already about 90 credits towards the UMPI degree, you can decide on the concentration, but should apply and get everything transferred over. Review the UMPI WIKI for some credits that can transfer and complete the basic 30 residency credits at UMPI.
RE: A lot of credits trying to get a quick degree! - rachel83az - 01-04-2024
I agree with bjcheung77 that UMPI is probably going to be the best option for you. Sure, you could go with TESU. But you might or might not be done by the end of 2024. With UMPI, even if you go very slowly, you should be able to do it in 3 or 4 sessions (6 or 8 months).
RE: A lot of credits trying to get a quick degree! - bjcheung77 - 01-04-2024
ding ding, "tests gave me anxiety and I’m more of a writer" is the main thing I read, UMPI is all assessments and assignments, so you'll have no exams, just writing and more writing...