UMPI BABA Degree Plan, did I miss anything?

[tlassit018]

About me: 35, FL, US
Degree: BABA, Minors in PM & MIS

Current RA Credits: Drexel University (all C or higher grades)
English I 
English II
Spanish III
Chemistry I
Communication I
Linguistics
Sociology 250

Sophia:
(completed last 2 weeks)
Workplace Communication
Anatomy & Physiology Lab
Intro to Nutrition
Critical Thinking
US Gov't
Psychology
(planned next 45 days)
Introduction to Business
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Intro to Sociology
Visual Communication
Intro to College Mathematics
Intro to Ethics
Art History I
Chemistry Lab
Environmental Science
US History I
Financial Accounting
Business Law
Business Ethics
Business Communication

Study.com (planned):
BUS 220
BUS 240
BUS 244
BUS 415

Certs:
Google Data Analytics Certification

I don't have any tuition reimbursement or military experience. Did I miss any courses? 
When should I apply? I've been reading about delays but still have a bunch of courses I want to transfer in. My goal is to get the degree as quickly as possible.

Thanks for your help!

[bjcheung77]

@tlassit018, Welcome to the board, it's a good intro post with some info, I suggest continuing with Sohpia.org as planned, do spend some time reviewing posts and plans on the WIKI as it seems you've snipped parts of the addendum and template here: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...Area-works

It's great you're already working on the trifecta of certs, degree, experience, I would recommend continuing with the certs after you're done with all your transfer credits from Sophia.org, you should apply two/three weeks before the deadline and make sure to send everything to them before the application deadline.

As per the addendum, what commitments do you have? How about study habits? etc... BTW, it's the BABA PM & IS concentration you're looking at, they're not really minors as it has more classes required than a minor would require. It's a Business Administration Major with Project Management & Info Systems concentration.

Here's the WIKI, make sure to review the Gen Ed requirements: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/UM...egree_Plan

[tlassit018]

@tlassit018, Welcome to the board, it's a good intro post with some info, I suggest continuing with Sohpia.org as planned, do spend some time reviewing posts and plans on the WIKI as it seems you've snipped parts of the addendum and template here: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...Area-works

It's great you're already working on the trifecta of certs, degree, experience, I would recommend continuing with the certs after you're done with all your transfer credits from Sophia.org, you should apply two/three weeks before the deadline and make sure to send everything to them before the application deadline.

As per the addendum, what commitments do you have? How about study habits? etc... BTW, it's the BABA PM & IS concentration you're looking at, they're not really minors as it has more classes required than a minor would require. It's a Business Administration Major with Project Management & Info Systems concentration.

Here's the WIKI, make sure to review the Gen Ed requirements: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/UM...egree_Plan

Budget: I'd like to go the cheapest route possible. With a combo of student loans and savings I can commit to $10k.
Commitments: I have kids & pets, but my husband & older kids are great about making sure I have the help I need to study daily for at least 1-2 hours. I freelance & am applying to full-time remote positions. 
Dedicated time to study: 10-15 hours per week; could be 20 by adding Saturdays if necessary. I'm averaging one class every 2-3 days on Sophia without disrupting family commitments. 
Timeline: I'd like to finish in one year or less, every post I'm applying for asks about a degree so I know I'm being disqualified despite having significant experience.
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: None yet, hopefully this changes once I land a job.

[LevelUP]

If you are transferring in Sociology, then why take it at Sophia?

I don't see Business Math planned, and this is required for BABA degrees. (You could remove Intro to College Mathematics)

Chemistry Lab doesn't do you any good as you already meet Science and Lab requirements.

If you are in a hurry, do SDC Presentation Skills in the Workplace instead of Business Communication.

It's a lot easier to visualize what you need if you put your degree plan into a Google Sheets spreadsheet.

You may be able to start UMPI in Jan 2024 if you get everything done.

[bjcheung77]

@tlassit018, Great update, it won't take you too long and well within your budget, continue to accumulate credit and use the WIKI link as your reference tool for remaining credits. You need to apply and start in January, you wouldn't need that long of a time to finish, you should be able to complete this in a session and at most two (considering your current commitments).

[tlassit018]

I made the spreadsheet & feel great about this. Thank you both for the feedback, this is all new to me I just needed a second set of eyes. Thanks again!

[LevelUP]

I made the spreadsheet & feel great about this. Thank you both for the feedback, this is all new to me I just needed a second set of eyes. Thanks again!

Ya, I mean, it's a lot easier for us to visualize your degree plan if you link to or upload a spreadsheet. Then it's easier to tell if you made a mistake.

You also don't need to take environmental science if you already have chemistry.

[tlassit018]

I made the spreadsheet & feel great about this. Thank you both for the feedback, this is all new to me I just needed a second set of eyes. Thanks again!

Ya, I mean, it's a lot easier for us to visualize your degree plan if you link to or upload a spreadsheet. Then it's easier to tell if you made a mistake.

You also don't need to take environmental science if you already have chemistry.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...sp=sharing

Does it matter if my Chem didn't have a lab?

[bjcheung77]

Generally, it's going to be a better idea to have the corresponding science and lab from the same provider... I don't remember, if I recall correctly, that's the recommendation but not 100% sure they will accept/reject this... I see you've done the other A&P lab from Sophia.org but not the corresponding course, if you still have a membership for Sophia.org, you may want to get the extra classes done for them by following the WIKI: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/UM...ts_Roadmap

[LevelUP]

I made the spreadsheet & feel great about this. Thank you both for the feedback, this is all new to me I just needed a second set of eyes. Thanks again!

Ya, I mean, it's a lot easier for us to visualize your degree plan if you link to or upload a spreadsheet. Then it's easier to tell if you made a mistake.

You also don't need to take environmental science if you already have chemistry.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...sp=sharing

Does it matter if my Chem didn't have a lab?

Oh, I thought you took the Anatomy & Physiology course & took the lab. So you are missing the Anatomy & Physiology course.

I believe you have to take the course + lab at the same provider in order for UMPI to accept the lab requirement.