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Difficulty of Taking 15 Credits in One Term? - glancing7924 - 02-20-2025
I'm hoping to keep costs low while finishing my BA in Computer Science. How difficult is it to complete 15 credits in one term to waive the residency fee? I'm assuming the Capstone will be demanding, but Information Literacy should be easy. Since I’ve completed all my general education, most of the easy classes are already done which may make things more difficult. Any suggestions on which other three courses would make 15 credits manageable and efficient?
RE: Difficulty of Taking 15 Credits in One Term? - jg_nuy - 02-20-2025
The main TESU page on the Wiki has several suggestions. Here is the link:
https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Thomas_Edison_State_University
RE: Difficulty of Taking 15 Credits in One Term? - glancing7924 - 02-20-2025
(02-20-2025, 02:27 AM)jg_nuy Wrote: The main TESU page on the Wiki has several suggestions. Here is the link:
https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Thomas_Edison_State_University
Thank you for your help.
RE: Difficulty of Taking 15 Credits in One Term? - LevelUP - 02-20-2025
Here are the courses I took and recommend. (my time spent on each course)
Capstone (45hrs) (People generally take 60hrs +/- 20hrs so times can vary greatly)
Cornerstone (40hrs) (The course changed quite a bit from when I took it)
Software Engineering (20hrs)
Introduction to Critical Reasoning (20hrs)
Some people recommend taking the CIS-107 Computer Concepts and Applications (ePack) though if you fail the exam, you won't get credit.
Otherwise, I would say find a course where there are no exams or the exams count for a small percentage of your grade.
RE: Difficulty of Taking 15 Credits in One Term? - glancing7924 - 02-20-2025
(02-20-2025, 05:40 PM)LevelUP Wrote: Here are the courses I took and recommend. (my time spent on each course)
Capstone (45hrs) (People generally take 60hrs +/- 20hrs so times can vary greatly)
Cornerstone (40hrs) (The course changed quite a bit from when I took it)
Software Engineering (20hrs)
Introduction to Critical Reasoning (20hrs)
Some people recommend taking the CIS-107 Computer Concepts and Applications (ePack) though if you fail the exam, you won't get credit.
Otherwise, I would say find a course where there are no exams or the exams count for a small percentage of your grade.
Here is some additional details:
I’ve already completed most of my General Education requirements which takes away many easy courses, including Intro to IT at Sophia, which covers Computer Concepts and Applications. I still need to take English Composition II and Public Speaking, which I will probably take at Sophia.
I plan to take these classes at TESU:
Capstone, Cornerstone, and Software Engineering
I need two more classes still for the 15 credit bundle. Financial aid will probably deny my request to retake 2 classes that have already been fulfilled by Sophia.
Additionally, my Elective section will be filled up by RA credits that I already have.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
RE: Difficulty of Taking 15 Credits in One Term? - davewill - 02-20-2025
Something to keep in your back pocket: If you find yourself drowning, you can extend the term of a class eight weeks for a couple hundred dollars. The obvious choice would be the capstone. You have to be at least 50% complete in order to extend the term. Make sure if you start to fall behind, to always notify the mentor before a due date comes up that you need more time.
If you miss a due date without notification, then school policy requires that points be deducted. If you notify the mentor in advance, then they have full descretion on how to handle it.
I started a new job that required a bunch of travel a little way into my capstone. The extension allowed me to finish with an "A".
RE: Difficulty of Taking 15 Credits in One Term? - bjcheung77 - 02-21-2025
The extension option is a great choice, as long as you've got more than 50% of the class complete and have instructor permission... Just wondering what your budget and dedicated time of study you have allocated for this educational journey? You haven't completed the addendum or template in any of your previous threads... You need 15 credit, if you have tuition assistance or reimbursement, you can split this up...
If you could only take 6 classes at TESU what would you chose? - glancing7924 - 02-21-2025
I just got my Financial Aid Offer Letter and I will have school paid for at least 2 semesters. I am hoping to take 6 classes at TESU and then turn around and take the rest at Study.com and other alternatives.
Of my list, which combination of 3 do you recommend so to make it easiest on me. Any advise is highly appreciated and if you have any other ideas that would be great. I will be taking my first semester in March.
Here is the list of the classes I need to take to finish my degree in Computer Science.
Information Literacy
Liberal Arts Capstone
Writing for Success II
Public Speaking
Introduction to Programming
Data Structures
Discrete Mathematics
Operating Systems
Computer Architecture
Software Engineering
Introduction to Computers
System Analysis & Design I
Database Management
Management Information Systems
RE: Difficulty of Taking 15 Credits in One Term? - LevelUP - 02-22-2025
(02-20-2025, 07:23 PM)glancing7924 Wrote:(02-20-2025, 05:40 PM)LevelUP Wrote: Here are the courses I took and recommend. (my time spent on each course)
Capstone (45hrs) (People generally take 60hrs +/- 20hrs so times can vary greatly)
Cornerstone (40hrs) (The course changed quite a bit from when I took it)
Software Engineering (20hrs)
Introduction to Critical Reasoning (20hrs)
Some people recommend taking the CIS-107 Computer Concepts and Applications (ePack) though if you fail the exam, you won't get credit.
Otherwise, I would say find a course where there are no exams or the exams count for a small percentage of your grade.
Here is some additional details:
I’ve already completed most of my General Education requirements which takes away many easy courses, including Intro to IT at Sophia, which covers Computer Concepts and Applications. I still need to take English Composition II and Public Speaking, which I will probably take at Sophia.
I plan to take these classes at TESU:
Capstone, Cornerstone, and Software Engineering
I need two more classes still for the 15 credit bundle. Financial aid will probably deny my request to retake 2 classes that have already been fulfilled by Sophia.
Additionally, my Elective section will be filled up by RA credits that I already have.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Well if you were a liberal arts double major, maybe you need that extra course
I would be wary of taking some of the toughest courses such as Computer Architecture at TESU since we did have a student fail that course and it is a lot of work.
RE: Difficulty of Taking 15 Credits in One Term? - bjcheung77 - 02-23-2025
These following threads are a few years old, but, it's good for reference!
Big 3 PLA Compared: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-PLA-at-the-Big-3-Compared
Courses vs Residency Waiver #1: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-TESU-Residency-Waiver-vs-Taking-Courses
16 Credits vs Residency Waiver #2: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Options-for-16-Credits-to-Rid-of-Residency-Waiver-Fee
ACTFL/Foreign Credits: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-ACTFL-or-Foreign-Credit-Transfer-to-Big-3
Transfer Policy: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-TESU-Transfer-Policy-Explained
Equivalency Examples: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Compiled_List_of_Courses_and_Corresponding_Tests