commissioning in air force with TESC degree

[rlee7575]

I agree, but with only one caveat. First, I would get in touch with an OFFICER recruiter and ask exactly what you will need to do to be able to get commissioned. Maybe ask what degrees they currently have a big demand for. From what recruiters have told me, business is pretty standard these days; you may have a better chance with a Math, Science, or Engineering degree. A healthcare or environment related degree is almost guaranteed, at least for Army.

Next, I would try to network with others, since you'll need references anyway. Then, talk with the education office about your plan, and stand your ground. Remember that many ed office personnel were traditional graduates, so 99% of them will not know a lot of what we know just by reading this forum routinely.

Perfect example: I had to talk with my education office concerning consolidating my credits on one transcript for points. They actually talked me out of staying with Columbia Southern Univ. because, [Quote]"The Army will not recognize a nationally-accredited degree, since you cannot go to any regionally accredited Master's program with one" As it turns out, I did some research and they do. So I enrolled back with CSU and finished out my last requirements. Recently,they asked me how I would get a regional Master's, and I showed them an articulation that CSU has with University of North Alabama to get an MBA.

I also already talked with an Army Healthcare recruiter and they will accept my BS Healthcare Admin for commission. The only problem is that the only positions available this year were Reserve, and I want to stay active. Essentially, the recruiter is going to be your best resource, since they're the one who is actually going to do the paperwork in the long run.