ACT Advancement Courses for Teachers

[sanantone]

That's why I'm looking at the natural science degree and not the biology degree. I've always been strong in the life sciences, but I struggled to barely get an A in high school physics. I did well in high school chemistry because it was algebra-based. Physics has too much geometry and that is not my strong point. Since I haven't taken a math class in years and settled for Intermediate Algebra for my BA, I have a lot of catching up to do to get up to the calculus level. That just requires too much effort. However, I might have to force myself to do it if I want to get into this PhD in Neuroscience program. My other problem is that I don't have any lab credits. All of those lab requirements plus taking organic chemistry with lab online at the only place I can find it (New England College) would get really expensive. The natural science degree would be less time-consuming and cheaper. I can tell you though, if I'm accepted into one of the doctoral programs I've applied to, I won't care about getting another undergraduate degree.

[rvm]

what about you? Are you enrolling/enrolled at COSC? If so, maybe you could ask them if you would be allowed to take one and transfer it in?

I'm still planning to enroll in COSC. I won't have enough credits for a while. I could call and ask but I don't think COSC will give my request a second look.

[cookderosa]

That's why I'm looking at the natural science degree and not the biology degree. I've always been strong in the life sciences, but I struggled to barely get an A in high school physics. I did well in high school chemistry because it was algebra-based. Physics has too much geometry and that is not my strong point. Since I haven't taken a math class in years and settled for Intermediate Algebra for my BA, I have a lot of catching up to do to get up to the calculus level. That just requires too much effort. However, I might have to force myself to do it if I want to get into this PhD in Neuroscience program. My other problem is that I don't have any lab credits. All of those lab requirements plus taking organic chemistry with lab online at the only place I can find it (New England College) would get really expensive. The natural science degree would be less time-consuming and cheaper. I can tell you though, if I'm accepted into one of the doctoral programs I've applied to, I won't care about getting another undergraduate degree.

on an OT, yes, New England is/was my first choice too, but I ended up here: Ocean County College and took all my labs with them. (They don't have orgo)

[IrishJohn]

I've added a link to this at DF Wiki for future reference.

Sources of Credit - Degree Forum Wiki

[anonymouse]

Thanks for starting the thread on ACT courses for teachers. A friend is looking into online graduate school for a masters or phd in education.

[perriquit]

Please dont forget to add VESI to the Wiki

[Daithi]

Has anyone determined if the ACT courses count as upper level courses for credit or are they just continuing education courses that are not worth any credit?

[marti_lil]

Hi! I'm new to this board. In 2000, I earned my degree in Social Sciences/History from TESC. Since earning my degree, I've been working as an instructional tutor part-time, as well as doing some as-needed outreach for a Cancer Education program. When I'm not working or taking care of kids, I look for and take low or no-cost professional development courses. Most are at the undergraduate level, but I took one recently at the graduate level. (Up to this point, I haven't pursued a graduate degree program because I didn't know exactly what I wanted to pursue, and I was concerned about my finances.) The course was called Grant Making made Simple through the ACT Program (University of California at Monterey Bay). The courses through the ACT Program are relatively inexpensive--especially when you use their discount codes. I was also thinking about taking a graduate level course in TESOL, TEFL, or CELTA which I can apply towards a graduate degree, if possible. I was thinking about pursuing a graduate degree in Professional Studies through Amberton, Thomas Edison, Excelsior, or APUS (if they have one.) Anyway, I've been wondering as well if passing graduate level, professional development courses from the ACT Program or passing an accredited TESOL program can be applied to one of these graduate degree programs. It might cut down on my graduate school expenses if I choose to pursue one of these programs. Just thinking........ Any suggestions! Let me know. Take care! Lilith

[sanantone]

You should also look into VESi. Those courses are guaranteed to be counted as graduate level credit at several schools. Morningside gives credit for them and offers online graduate degrees in education. They are also very cheap.

Morningside College Graduate Education
Morningside College Graduate Education

[RANSOMSOUL]

Nothing like pulling up an old thread but wanted to ask if there was a final verdict on transferring ACT courses at the Graduate level?