(06-09-2024, 09:00 PM)allvia Wrote: You're not even 30 yet - I believe the UMPI BABA M&L would be just as 'easy' for you to complete and give you greater long term value (ROI) on your resume.

(06-09-2024, 09:19 PM)Elchavo Wrote:

(06-09-2024, 09:00 PM)allvia Wrote: You're not even 30 yet - I believe the UMPI BABA M&L would be just as 'easy' for you to complete and give you greater long term value (ROI) on your resume.

I thought about that program as well, thanks for commenting on that. I have added to my post. Thank you.

(06-09-2024, 11:20 PM)bjcheung77 Wrote: @Elchavo, Welcome to the board, that's a good initial post with the addendum and template! I suggest going with the UMPI M & L or PM & IS, either would do as I believe they would have at least 2 or 3 of the classes that can go towards the MAOL if you decide to go that route later on down the road.  With that budget, energy, time to complete your studies, you may be well suited for UMPI's competency based education offerings.  At the time being, you should create a spreadsheet with the requirements for the degree and see if you can complete the Sophia.org and Study.com credits before completing the residency requirements at UMPI. Gen Ed & Degree plans: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Category:UMPI

(06-10-2024, 06:35 AM)allvia Wrote: You should not wait to apply, getting set up is not immediate. Apply now, send in the your existing transcripts now - you can send in the Sophia, etc credits later (before you start). Apply for degree you're leaning most towards (say BABA), you can always switch (to BLS) before starting is you have need. Also, since you're using FASFA apply for that now as well (the financial aid delays are all over the news, get that started ASAP).

(06-09-2024, 08:17 PM)Elchavo Wrote: Hi everyone,

My name is Raquel and I need help with the classes I should take at Sophia/Study/CLEP before I enroll at UMPI and the classes I should take at UMPI. I would love to get some help and put a Degree Plan together so I can follow. I haven't taken any classes at Sophia/Study/CLEP yet. 

Location: California, United States. 
Age: 29
Desired degree: Bachelor of Liberal Studies-management minor at UMPI or UMPI BABA M&L (open for ideas). I got laid off recently, but I was working in Trust and Safety, which I like. In the future, I would love to be more involved in Policy implementation. 
Budget: I have a max of $9K saved up.  I'd like to go the cheapest route possible as I got laid off but will consider spending more for easy and fast.  
Commitments: I am ready to go full-time on it and finish as quickly as possible. I am going to take advantage of my unemployment time. I just have to worry about my dog at the moment. 
Dedicated time to study: I can study as much as is needed now that I am unemployed. However, when I get another role I will be available to study during the evening on weekdays and full-time on the weekend 
Timeline: Finishing the courses required for the degree as fast as possible would be ideal.  I would like to finish within a year. 
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: I will only have FAFSA to help me out. 
Current Regional Accredited Credits: All the credits I have I got at Southwestern College - CA (Chula Vista)

BIOL 100 - Principles of Biology (1 credit)
BIOL 101 - Principles of Biology Lab (3 credits)
BIOL 260 - Human Anatomy (4 credits)
BIOL 261 - Physiology (4 credits)
BIOL 265 - Microbiology (4 credits)
CHEM 100 - Intro to General Chem (4 credits)
CHEM 110 - Elementary organic and Bio Chem (4 credits)
PSYC 101 - General Psychology (3 credits)
PSYC 106 - Human Sexuality (3 credits)
ENGL 115 - College Composition (4 credits)
MATH 60 - Inter Algebra (4 credits)
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
COMM 103 - Oral Communication (3 credits)
HLTH 204 - Fundamentals of Nutrition (3 credits)
ART 104 - Introduction to Art (3 credits)
CD 170 - Principles of Child Development (3 credits)
PORT 101 - Elementary Portuguese (5 credits)

Thank you!!