04-08-2011, 09:48 AM
Yes, another COSC thread, but I keep getting PM's so I thought it would be easier (hee hee and save me some time) to put everything here in a single thread.
First of all, pros and cons of COSC.
Pros: -It's now the cheapest of the big 3
-Some concentration requirements can be slightly easier than major requirement. e.g. the math requirement in the COSC Bus Admin is much lower than with TESC
-Excellent customer service
-It's a State College (but so is TESC)
-Really awesome forest green colors hilarious
-Accepts GRE's and as far as I can tell, they don't have plans to change this.**
-You can choose whether you want a BS or BA for any concentration. A BA only means that you have a few more liberal arts credits. That's the only difference.
-flexible LDAS (learned designed area of study) concentration
Cons: -Your degree will be in General Studies with a concentration. So, when I graduate, I will technically have a BS in General Studies, concentration Bus Admin. I will be listing BS, Bus Admin on my resume and elaborate only if needed****
-You have to take a Cornerstone and a Capstone class for a bachelors and just a Cornerstone for an associates.
-As a non-TESC student, TECEP's are so incredibly expensive, they're almost unusable as an option for test credit, but yes COSC accepts them.
- Name - I don't know, I like the TESC name better, but this is just a silly difference lol
** check their master list of tests to make sure that the GRE you want to take is accepted.
**** My younger bro is a COSC alum and has put this on his resume for years. No problems at all.
So.. what do you do if you want to go to COSC? Their degree planning is very easy. They have general requirements that are the same for every degree that can be found here: General Education Requirements at Charter Oak State College
The general requirements correspond to the letter codes on this list of tests, which also shows every single test that COSC accepts and what type of credit they grant for it: http://www.charteroak.edu/Current/Academ...r-list.pdf
When you're doing your degree planning, all of the general ed requirements and elective credits are the same for every degree. You need 30 UL credits, with 15 in your area of concentration. You can download a word doc for each area of concentration here: Concentrations (Majors) and CPS Forms at Charter Oak State College
From what I can tell, the degrees that can be completed with maximum CLEP/DSST tests would be psych, bus admin, liberal studies, and LDAS. Maybe there are more.. I'm not sure. My advisor was very test-friendly, so you can mention to your advisor that you're interested in testing out of as many credits as possible.
Also, when you fill out your CPS, or Concentration Plan of Study, you will need to attach a resume. This could be intimidating for younger students, but don't be afraid! It's great practice and even if you have never worked, you can always include that you're a student and perhaps any hobbies and activities you may be involved in.
That's all I can think of for now, but please ask any questions and of course PM me if you'd like, but if any comment would help others, please share here too!
I hope this helps!!
P.S. My disclaimer - I don't recommend COSC over any other school. I like it and it's worked for me. I typed this up to answer questions to help out, but don't take it as a sales pitch. Lol.. I'm a COSC student and not making commission - darn it hilarious
First of all, pros and cons of COSC.
Pros: -It's now the cheapest of the big 3
-Some concentration requirements can be slightly easier than major requirement. e.g. the math requirement in the COSC Bus Admin is much lower than with TESC
-Excellent customer service
-It's a State College (but so is TESC)
-Really awesome forest green colors hilarious
-Accepts GRE's and as far as I can tell, they don't have plans to change this.**
-You can choose whether you want a BS or BA for any concentration. A BA only means that you have a few more liberal arts credits. That's the only difference.
-flexible LDAS (learned designed area of study) concentration
Cons: -Your degree will be in General Studies with a concentration. So, when I graduate, I will technically have a BS in General Studies, concentration Bus Admin. I will be listing BS, Bus Admin on my resume and elaborate only if needed****
-You have to take a Cornerstone and a Capstone class for a bachelors and just a Cornerstone for an associates.
-As a non-TESC student, TECEP's are so incredibly expensive, they're almost unusable as an option for test credit, but yes COSC accepts them.
- Name - I don't know, I like the TESC name better, but this is just a silly difference lol
** check their master list of tests to make sure that the GRE you want to take is accepted.
**** My younger bro is a COSC alum and has put this on his resume for years. No problems at all.
So.. what do you do if you want to go to COSC? Their degree planning is very easy. They have general requirements that are the same for every degree that can be found here: General Education Requirements at Charter Oak State College
The general requirements correspond to the letter codes on this list of tests, which also shows every single test that COSC accepts and what type of credit they grant for it: http://www.charteroak.edu/Current/Academ...r-list.pdf
When you're doing your degree planning, all of the general ed requirements and elective credits are the same for every degree. You need 30 UL credits, with 15 in your area of concentration. You can download a word doc for each area of concentration here: Concentrations (Majors) and CPS Forms at Charter Oak State College
From what I can tell, the degrees that can be completed with maximum CLEP/DSST tests would be psych, bus admin, liberal studies, and LDAS. Maybe there are more.. I'm not sure. My advisor was very test-friendly, so you can mention to your advisor that you're interested in testing out of as many credits as possible.
Also, when you fill out your CPS, or Concentration Plan of Study, you will need to attach a resume. This could be intimidating for younger students, but don't be afraid! It's great practice and even if you have never worked, you can always include that you're a student and perhaps any hobbies and activities you may be involved in.
That's all I can think of for now, but please ask any questions and of course PM me if you'd like, but if any comment would help others, please share here too!
I hope this helps!!
P.S. My disclaimer - I don't recommend COSC over any other school. I like it and it's worked for me. I typed this up to answer questions to help out, but don't take it as a sales pitch. Lol.. I'm a COSC student and not making commission - darn it hilarious
Regis University, ITESO, Global MBA with a focus in Emerging Markets 4.0 GPA, Dual-university degree (Spanish/English)
ISSA Certified Nutritionist
COSC BS, Business Admin
My BS Credits:
Spanish 80 | Humanities 67 | A & I Lit 72 | Sub Abuse 452 | Bus Ethics 445 | Tech Writ 62 | Math 53 | HTYH 454 | Am. Govt 65 | Env & Humanity 64 | Marketing 65 | Micro 61| Mgmt 63| Org Behavior 65| MIS 446|Computing 432 | BL II 61 | M&B 50 | Finance 411 | Supervision 437| Intro Bus. 439| Law Enforcement 63| SL: Accounting I B | Accounting II C+| Macro A | ECE: Labor Relations A | Capstone: A| FEMA PDS Cert
ISSA Certified Nutritionist
COSC BS, Business Admin
My BS Credits:
Spanish 80 | Humanities 67 | A & I Lit 72 | Sub Abuse 452 | Bus Ethics 445 | Tech Writ 62 | Math 53 | HTYH 454 | Am. Govt 65 | Env & Humanity 64 | Marketing 65 | Micro 61| Mgmt 63| Org Behavior 65| MIS 446|Computing 432 | BL II 61 | M&B 50 | Finance 411 | Supervision 437| Intro Bus. 439| Law Enforcement 63| SL: Accounting I B | Accounting II C+| Macro A | ECE: Labor Relations A | Capstone: A| FEMA PDS Cert
![[-]](https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/images/collapse.png)
, Bus Ethics & Society - 447, Prin. of Finance - 437