Can I transfer credits after applying?

[annanotherone]

Hello, I've applied to UMPI (mypace program) to complete my BA in Psychology with plans to start in July 2024. Can I still take and transfer in credits from Sophia and Study.com up until I begin my first term? Thanks for any help and info!

[bjcheung77]

@annanotherone, Welcome to the board. Yes, with permission, you can, usually I recommend to complete the Sophia.org classes first and then work on Study.com, one provider at a time, and finally finish with UMPI residency requirements of 30 credits. You really need to fill us in with more details on your scenario, the more details, the better we can help you. Here's the addendum and template, please fill this in the best you can. https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...Area-works

[annanotherone]

@annanotherone, Welcome to the board. Yes, with permission, you can, usually I recommend to complete the Sophia.org classes first and then work on Study.com, one provider at a time, and finally finish with UMPI residency requirements of 30 credits.  You really need to fill us in with more details on your scenario, the more details, the better we can help you.  Here's the addendum and template, please fill this in the best you can. https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...Area-works

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@annanotherone, Welcome to the board. Yes, with permission, you can, usually I recommend to complete the Sophia.org classes first and then work on Study.com, one provider at a time, and finally finish with UMPI residency requirements of 30 credits.  You really need to fill us in with more details on your scenario, the more details, the better we can help you.  Here's the addendum and template, please fill this in the best you can. https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...Area-works

Thank you! I filled out the addendum and template, but it must have gotten lost when I attached the transcript. I will respond again with the info...

[jg_nuy]

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[LevelUP]

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[annanotherone]

Your Location: Wisconsin, USA
Your Age: 43
What kind of degree do you want?: BA in Psychology or Liberal Studies. After completion, My goal is to apply for a Master's in Counseling
Current Regional Accredited Credits:
Associates of Applied Science from Kishwaukee College
ENG 103 Rhetoric and Compo IN B 3.00 3.00 3.00 9.00000 06/15/99-08/05/99
SU99 Totals: 3.00 3.00 3.00 9.0000 GPA = 3.0000
Cumulative Totals: 3.00 3.00 3.00 9.0000 GPA = 3.0000
HOR 122 Trees/Arboricultur IN A 3.00 3.00 3.00 12.00000 08/23/99-12/16/99
HOR 141 Beginning Floral A IN A 3.00 3.00 3.00 12.00000 08/23/99-12/16/99
HOR 101 Intro Hort Related IN A 1.00 1.00 1.00 4.00000 08/23/99-12/16/99
AGT 102 Intro Microcompute IN A 3.00 3.00 3.00 12.00000 08/24/99-12/16/99
HOR 103 Horticulture Scien IN A 3.00 3.00 3.00 12.00000 08/24/99-12/16/99
HOR 112 Greenhouse Managem IN A 3.00 3.00 3.00 12.00000 08/23/99-12/16/99
HOR 201 Wisconsin Dells Fi IN A 1.00 1.00 1.00 4.00000 09/29/99-10/01/99
FA99 Totals: 17.00 17.00 17.00 68.0000 GPA = 4.0000
Cumulative Totals: 20.00 20.00 20.00 77.0000 GPA = 3.8500
HOR 106 Orientation to Hor IN A 1.00 1.00 1.00 4.00000 01/19/00-04/07/00
HOR 126 Nursery Management IN A 3.00 3.00 3.00 12.00000 01/19/00-04/07/00
HOR 196 Horticulture Inter IN A 4.00 4.00 4.00 16.00000 01/18/00-06/09/00
HOR 267 Site Designer Land IN A 2.00 2.00 2.00 8.00000 01/20/00-04/07/00
HOR 201 St Louis Botanic T IN A 1.00 1.00 1.00 4.00000 02/23/00-02/25/00
HOR 146 Perennial Flowers IN A 3.00 3.00 3.00 12.00000 01/18/00-04/07/00
MAT 098 Intermediate Algeb DEV A 4.00 4.00 4.00 16.00000 01/18/00-05/17/00
SP00 Totals: 18.00 18.00 18.00 72.0000 GPA = 4.0000
Cumulative Totals: 38.00 38.00 38.00 149.0000 GPA = 3.9211
HOR 166 Landscape Design IN A 3.00 3.00 3.00 12.00000 08/28/00-12/21/00
HOR 231 Orna Shrubs Identi IN A 3.00 3.00 3.00 12.00000 08/28/00-12/21/00
HOR 256 Turf and Lawn Mana IN B 3.00 3.00 3.00 9.00000 08/29/00-12/21/00
HOR 216 Horticulture Soil IN A 3.00 3.00 3.00 12.00000 08/28/00-12/21/00
HOR 124 Survey of Nursery IN A 2.00 2.00 2.00 8.00000 08/31/00-12/21/00
HOR 125 Survey Nursery Ope IN A 2.00 2.00 2.00 8.00000 08/31/00-04/06/01
HOR 150 Fall Prairie Study IN A 2.00 2.00 2.00 8.00000 08/30/00-10/18/00
FA00 Totals: 18.00 18.00 18.00 69.0000 GPA = 3.8333
Cumulative Totals: 56.00 56.00 56.00 218.0000 GPA = 3.8929
HOR 123 Horticultural Span IN A 2.00 2.00 2.00 8.00000 01/22/01-04/06/01
HOR 266 Advanced Landscape IN A 3.00 3.00 3.00 12.00000 01/17/01-04/06/01
HOR 277 Bedding Plant Prod IN B 3.00 3.00 3.00 9.00000 01/16/01-04/06/01
HOR 105 Botany for Horticu IN A 3.00 3.00 3.00 12.00000 01/16/01-04/06/01
SP01 Totals: 11.00 11.00 11.00 41.0000 GPA = 3.7273
Cumulative Totals: 67.00 67.00 67.00 259.0000 GPA = 3.8657
PSY 280 Life-Span Human De IN A 3.00 3.00 3.00 12.00000 06/16/03-07/11/03
SU03 Totals: 3.00 3.00 3.00 12.0000 GPA = 4.0000
Cumulative Totals: 70.00 70.00 70.00 271.0000 GPA = 3.8714
ENG 104 Composition and Li IN B 3.00 3.00 3.00 9.00000 01/12/04-05/12/04
ART 241 Beginning Ceramics IN B 3.00 3.00 3.00 9.00000 01/13/04-05/04/04
SP04 Totals: 6.00 6.00 6.00 18.0000 GPA = 3.0000
Cumulative Totals: 76.00 76.00 76.00 289.0000 GPA = 3.8026
CUMULATIVE 100/200 LEVEL TOTALS: 72.00 72.00 72.00 273.0000 GPA = 3.7917
CUMULATIVE All Course TOTALS: 76.00 76.00 76.00 289.0000 GPA = 3.8026
*********************************************************************************
* AAS - Associate in Applied Science Degree Awarded on 05/01 *
* HOR - Horticulture *
* Honors: *
* SC - Summa Cum Laude *
* Awards: *
* Ornamental Horticulture/Landscape Design and Construction *

Northern Illinois University
Plan : Art Education Major
ART 100 Basic Drawing I 3.00 3.00 A 12.00
ART 211 Beginning Design I 3.00 3.00 A 12.00
ART 291 Art His Srv to 1150 3.00 3.00 B 9.00
FLSP 201 Intermed Spanish I 3.00 3.00 A 12.00
TERM GPA: 3.750 TERM TOTALS: 12.00 12.00 45.00
CUM GPA: 3.750 CUM TOTALS: 12.00 12.00 45.00

Good Standing
Spring 1999

Course Description Attempt Earn Grd Points
Program : Ugrad Visual & Performing Arts
Plan : Art Education Major
ART 101 Basic Drawing II 3.00 3.00 A 12.00
ART 212 Beginning Design II 3.00 3.00 A 12.00
ART 292 Art Ht Sv:1150-1700 3.00 3.00 B 9.00
COMS 100 Fund of Oral Commun 3.00 3.00 A 12.00
TERM GPA: 3.750 TERM TOTALS: 12.00 12.00 45.00
CUM GPA: 3.750 CUM TOTALS: 24.00 24.00 90.00

I also have 30 credits from Alverno College (Milwaukee, WI USA) but cannot obtain unofficial transcripts.
Transcripts from all 3 schools were sent to WMPI, SNHU, and TESU
SNHU accepted 72 credits toward a BA- Psychology, TESU accepted 91 toward a BA- Liberal Studies

I applied to WMPI recently, because I think I will like CBE, and the yourpace program looks affordable and stream-lined. My goal is to complete my BA as quickly (less than a year) and inexpensively (less than 10k) as possible so that I can apply to a Master's Program. For that, I would like to go to UW Superior Online. The licensing (after Master's) for Clinical Psychology changes per state (as I understand) so I prefer to do a program in Wisconsin. I'm happy to be corrected or gain more info, though!

I do not have military experience. I am a certified Yoga Teacher and I own a business doing Landscape Design and Maintenance. I don't know if those count for anything!

Budget: I would like to complete the BA as inexpensively as possible so that I can use the money I've saved for a Master's Program.
Commitments: I have a spouse, 3 kids and pets. I own my own business which is busiest April-October, but I can be very flexible with it.
Dedicated time to study: I can study daily, more time available during fall and winter months.
Timeline: Finishing the courses required for the degree as fast as possible would be ideal. Before 2025 would be great.
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: N

[bjcheung77]

You'll need official transcripts from all institutions attended sent to UMPI... My suggestion is to get the UMPI BAS (if you do 40+ technical credits that are cheap/free) or BLS with a Psych minor (it's not offered on the website, but you can still get it).

It's great you've got your eyes set on UW Online, if you can get in great, but you still need a backup plan in case, maybe add Kairos University options and Walden MS Psychology if you're going the Psychology route.

Here's an example, UMPI Bachelors in 2 sessions $3000 flat, plus Walden MS Psychology in 1 term a tad over $6000, add extra fees and transcripts, you'll be under the 10K and you'll have two degrees, the Bachelors plus the Masters within a year!

[annanotherone]

You'll need official transcripts from all institutions attended sent to UMPI... My suggestion is to get the UMPI BAS (if you do 40+ technical credits that are cheap/free) or BLS with a Psych minor (it's not offered on the website, but you can still get it).  

It's great you've got your eyes set on UW Online, if you can get in great, but you still need a backup plan in case, maybe add Kairos University options and Walden MS Psychology if you're going the Psychology route.

Here's an example, UMPI Bachelors in 2 sessions $3000 flat, plus Walden MS Psychology in 1 term a tad over $6000, add extra fees and transcripts, you'll be under the 10K and you'll have two degrees, the Bachelors plus the Masters within a year!

Thank you for taking the time to look at everything, that's very helpful! I have already applied for the BA in Psychology (a week ago) and had all of my official transcripts sent. Once I hear back, will I be able to discuss different majors (the ones you suggest) with an academic advisor based on my transcripts? Also, what cheap/free technical credits are you referring to? Again, thank you for the info.

[bjcheung77]

This has been plastered on the WIKI for a long time, to get the Technical Credits, Coursera, TEEX, Sophia.org, etc: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Fr..._of_Credit