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Max Credit help for TESU - onward25 - 12-18-2024

Hi I'm Elle this isn’t my 1st tIme here I started out on my journey in August 2024 with Sophia and TAMUC in October. I will be finishing up my TAMUC capstones in January and would like to get the maximum credits and take the computer science Bach at TESU. I have attached all my current and in progress credits looking forward to getting your input. Happy Holidays.

Your Location: Georgia 

Your Age: 41 

What kind of degree do you want?: TESU   Computer Science Bachelors

All completed Sophia Courses 
  • Introduction to Business
  • Developing Effective Teams
  • Financial Accounting
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Essentials of Managing Conflict
  • Principles of Finance
  • Visual Communications
  • GLB/History of Art II
  • Human Biology
  • Chemistry Lab Sciences
  • Prin Macro Economics
  • Intro to Environmental Sci
  • College Algebra
  • US Humanities
  • Intro to Information Technolog
  • IT Career Exploration
  • Intro to Nutrition
  • Lifespan Development
  • Project Management
  • US Lab Sciences
  • Prin Micro Economics
  • College Reading & Writing
  • U.S. History to 1877
  • History From 1865
  • Math Intro Statistics
  • United States Government
  • Business Communication
  • Principles of Management
  • Intro to Networking
  • Human Biology Lab
  • GLB/History of Art I
  • Written Argument/Resrch
  • Calculus I

Courses Completed at TAMUC 
  • Developing Global Comp Ldrs
  • Foundations of Org Ldrship
  • Organizational Communication
  • Org Ethics
  • Data Driven Decision Making
  • Org Behavior
  • Leadership Theory
  • Leading Diverse & Incl Teams
  • Leading Change
  • Texas Government 
  • Capstone I
  • Capstone II

Sophia in progress 
Introduction to Java Programming
Introduction to Python Programming
Introduction to Web Development

Any certifications or military experience?: none 

Budget: really all depends on financial aid 

Commitments: Fulltime Job and kids I also Doordash and Shipt a couple hours a week. 

Dedicated time to study: I can do 4-5 hours a night, fees hours Sat all day Sunday and a couple hours through out the day during down time at work. 

Timeline: I would like to apply in January 2025 after I’m done at East Texas AM (TAMUC) 

Tuition assistance/reimbursement:
I have been approved for financial aid
I would like to have a little cushion for expenses so I can focus more on my studies. If anyone has info on how to get the maximum Financial aid please let me know. 

Budget: I have $1500 saved

I have gained a lot of knowledge in building websites and developing iOS and Android apps through online platforms such as Youtube, Udemy, and Coursera. I also have experience in setting up businesses and creating processes and workflows.

I am currently working at a nonprofit organization that assists small businesses. In my role, I build websites, handle marketing, and contribute to the development of workflows.

I am open to all suggestions and assistance.

RE: Max Credit help for TESU - bjcheung77 - 12-19-2024

There are a few things that you want to review, your previous thread as I have a question, are you going for TESU BACS, what happened with WGU Software Engineering option, if you decide on TESU, review these 3 steps below: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Tamuc-WGU-planning-advice

1) Create a spreadsheet for reference and tracking purposes, get the degree plan from the WIKI and link us to your degree plan.
2) Complete the classes from Study.com first before you start your TESU journey, you can review my Bio/Signature for the coupon.
3) Flat rate 15 credits from TESU to finish off the degree, this is for the capstone, and any other classes or e-packs of your choice.

RE: Max Credit help for TESU - onward25 - 12-19-2024

(12-19-2024, 01:49 PM)bjcheung77 Wrote: There are a few things that you want to review, your previous thread as I have a question, are you going for TESU BACS, what happened with WGU Software Engineering option, if you decide on TESU, review these 3 steps below: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Tamuc-WGU-planning-advice

1) Create a spreadsheet for reference and tracking purposes, get the degree plan from the WIKI and link us to your degree plan.
2) Complete the classes from Study.com first before you start your TESU journey, you can review my Bio/Signature for the coupon.
3) Flat rate 15 credits from TESU to finish off the degree, this is for the capstone, and any other classes or e-packs of your choice.


Yes I want to take the BACS at TESU I think it maybe a little faster than WGU. I really wanted to WGU SWE but the program has so many different classes and certs to get max transfer credits and financial aid gets held up for 6 months.  I guess I have an emphasis on acceleration. 
The goal is to complete TESU the UMPI MAOL and possible South College DBA. 
I see you did UMPI what are your thoughts on the program and is it reasonable to think I can do in one term?
Are the classes on TESU self paced like UMPI and WGU I couldn't find a clear answer?

I really appreciate your response Thank You.

RE: Max Credit help for TESU - LevelUP - 12-19-2024

(12-19-2024, 03:13 PM)onward25 Wrote:
(12-19-2024, 01:49 PM)bjcheung77 Wrote: There are a few things that you want to review, your previous thread as I have a question, are you going for TESU BACS, what happened with WGU Software Engineering option, if you decide on TESU, review these 3 steps below: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Tamuc-WGU-planning-advice

1) Create a spreadsheet for reference and tracking purposes, get the degree plan from the WIKI and link us to your degree plan.
2) Complete the classes from Study.com first before you start your TESU journey, you can review my Bio/Signature for the coupon.
3) Flat rate 15 credits from TESU to finish off the degree, this is for the capstone, and any other classes or e-packs of your choice.


Yes I want to take the BACS at TESU I think it maybe a little faster than WGU. I really wanted to WGU SWE but the program has so many different classes and certs to get max transfer credits and financial aid gets held up for 6 months.  I guess I have an emphasis on acceleration. 
The goal is to complete TESU the UMPI MAOL and possible South College DBA. 
I see you did UMPI what are your thoughts on the program and is it reasonable to think I can do in one term?
Are the classes on TESU self paced like UMPI and WGU I couldn't find a clear answer?

I really appreciate your response Thank You.

With a TAMUC degree, your general education requirements at TESU will be waived. The only course you’ll need to take at TESU is the capstone. While it isn’t 'self-paced,' when you start the course, you’ll see all the written assignments and forum posts required for the entire course. This means you can work ahead, making the deadlines less stressful and easier to manage alongside your other commitments.

RE: Max Credit help for TESU - davewill - 12-19-2024

Don't forget that the BACS will be considered a second bachelor's at TESU and 24 of your credits will have to be earned after your first degree confers. Not sure exactly when you graduate, but be careful.

RE: Max Credit help for TESU - onward25 - 12-19-2024

(12-19-2024, 03:56 PM)davewill Wrote: Don't forget that the BACS will be considered a second bachelor's at TESU and 24 of your credits will have to be earned after your first degree confers. Not sure exactly when you graduate, but careful.

Can you explain this a little more please?  My final semester starts Jan 13th to March 2nd and I should be done my classes by the 2nd week not sure if they confer immediately or if I have to wait until the end of the semester.
(12-19-2024, 03:28 PM)LevelUP Wrote:
(12-19-2024, 03:13 PM)onward25 Wrote:
(12-19-2024, 01:49 PM)bjcheung77 Wrote: There are a few things that you want to review, your previous thread as I have a question, are you going for TESU BACS, what happened with WGU Software Engineering option, if you decide on TESU, review these 3 steps below: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Tamuc-WGU-planning-advice

1) Create a spreadsheet for reference and tracking purposes, get the degree plan from the WIKI and link us to your degree plan.
2) Complete the classes from Study.com first before you start your TESU journey, you can review my Bio/Signature for the coupon.
3) Flat rate 15 credits from TESU to finish off the degree, this is for the capstone, and any other classes or e-packs of your choice.


Yes I want to take the BACS at TESU I think it maybe a little faster than WGU. I really wanted to WGU SWE but the program has so many different classes and certs to get max transfer credits and financial aid gets held up for 6 months.  I guess I have an emphasis on acceleration. 
The goal is to complete TESU the UMPI MAOL and possible South College DBA. 
I see you did UMPI what are your thoughts on the program and is it reasonable to think I can do in one term?
Are the classes on TESU self paced like UMPI and WGU I couldn't find a clear answer?

I really appreciate your response Thank You.

With a TAMUC degree, your general education requirements at TESU will be waived. The only course you’ll need to take at TESU is the capstone. While it isn’t 'self-paced,' when you start the course, you’ll see all the written assignments and forum posts required for the entire course. This means you can work ahead, making the deadlines less stressful and easier to manage alongside your other commitments.
I saw on a post that you need Cal ll & lll and Discrete math for the TESU BACS. Do those get waived because I will have my degree?

RE: Max Credit help for TESU - davewill - 12-19-2024

(12-19-2024, 04:35 PM)onward25 Wrote:
(12-19-2024, 03:56 PM)davewill Wrote: Don't forget that the BACS will be considered a second bachelor's at TESU and 24 of your credits will have to be earned after your first degree confers. Not sure exactly when you graduate, but careful.

Can you explain this a little more please?  My final semester starts Jan 13th to March 2nd and I should be done my classes by the 2nd week not sure if they confer immediately or if I have to wait until the end of the semester.

TESU has rules about earning a second bachelor's degree (see below). One of them is that you must have 24 new credits in the area of study. They define that as being earned after the most recent degree was conferred. So if you dive in and start earning the credits for your BACS right away, and your degree doesn't confer until April, you could have a problem.

https://tesu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/undergraduate-catalog/university-policies-and-procedures/undergraduate-academic-policies/degree-policies/award-of-degrees-policy/
Quote:Earning a Second or Successive Baccalaureate Degree

Students who have earned a baccalaureate degree from TESU or an accredited institution recognized under the Thomas Edison State University Transfer Credit Policy and wish to earn an additional baccalaureate degree must:

Complete a minimum of 24 credits including the required capstone for the degree. These credits must be in the area of study and/or core of the degree. These credits must be earned after the date the most recent degree, regardless of academic level, was conferred.
Additionally, students must complete all other degree requirements as listed in the current Thomas Edison State University Catalog.
(12-19-2024, 04:35 PM)onward25 Wrote: I saw on a post that you need Cal ll & lll and Discrete math for the TESU BACS. Do those get waived because I will have my degree?

No, Calc II and III and Discrete Math are not part of general education section of the degree, so they will not be waived. You will need to take those somewhere.

RE: Max Credit help for TESU - bjcheung77 - 12-20-2024

And that's where slicing things accordingly is what you need to do (a degree action plan with straightforward steps of completion)... Refer to post #2. In regards to the 24 new credits, that's the Study.com and TESU residency credits, you would do this after the TAMUC degree has been conferred, the main thing right now is step #1, your degree planning spreadsheet with the requirements...

RE: Max Credit help for TESU - origamishuttle - 12-20-2024

(12-19-2024, 04:35 PM)onward25 Wrote: I saw on a post that you need Cal ll & lll and Discrete math for the TESU BACS. Do those get waived because I will have my degree?

That must have been for the BAM (Mathematics). Unless something changed recently and wasn't discussed here (not likely!), only Calc I is needed for the BACS:

https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Sample_TESU_BA_Computer_Science_Plan

Sophia is highly recommended for Calc I, likewise DM at Study.com.

However, I'm trying to understand your strategy. If you're going for multiple levels of business/leadership degrees, why bother with the BACS?

RE: Max Credit help for TESU - LevelUP - 12-20-2024

(12-20-2024, 12:40 PM)origamishuttle Wrote:
(12-19-2024, 04:35 PM)onward25 Wrote: I saw on a post that you need Cal ll & lll and Discrete math for the TESU BACS. Do those get waived because I will have my degree?

That must have been for the BAM (Mathematics). Unless something changed recently and wasn't discussed here (not likely!), only Calc I is needed for the BACS:

https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Sample_TESU_BA_Computer_Science_Plan

Sophia is highly recommended for Calc I, likewise DM at Study.com.

However, I'm trying to understand your strategy. If you're going for multiple levels of business/leadership degrees, why bother with the BACS?

I was thinking maybe I'm drunk on eggnog or something cause I don't remember Calculus II or III being a part of BACS at TESU.