02-04-2013, 11:51 PM
I've never met anyone trying for a chemistry degree through the big 3, and really, I think it would be interesting to know your degree plan. Obviously since TESC doesn't offer chemistry courses (maybe an intro or gen) you'll have to bring them in from somewhere. You have credit now, so really, you need an evaluation of your prior chem credit. See what they assign for your courses. I hope you're bringing in lots of upper level, otherwise I'm not entirely sure where you'll get them. Linda got upper level for her organic chem, but I've seen others here get it knocked down to 200 level (maybe it's the difference between taking it at a CC and a university?) but you have to wonder several things about the logistics of this degree.
1. Who has upper level chem classes open to non degree seekers? Make a list.
2. Who has them online? If it matters.
3. Will the fact that an entirely transferred major mean anything negative? I don't know.
4. What are the added costs of attending 2, 3, 8 (!?) colleges to get your chem credit? Transcripts, application fees, etc.
5. Do you have lab work experience that allows for a PLA for upper level chem credit?
This is my two cents, and you can ignore it- I'm sure several people here will think this is the craziest thing they've ever heard, but I would suggest taking 30 credits of courses at TESC, even though they won't be in chemistry. I have the impression that you'd like your degree to "look" traditional (which is why you'd rather earn a chem degree instead of a natural science degree no?) and a traditional degree requires a residency. I've NEVER EVER EVER been asked about my degree- but I took 30 credits in house over 1 year. People accept that as normal, it doesn't stand out or raise questions. If you want your degree to "look" a little more main stream (to offset that you're transferring in your entire major) I'd consider adding courses to the plan, and score well so you have a stellar GPA. *your chem transfer courses will not have letter grades, same goes for your tests.
1. Who has upper level chem classes open to non degree seekers? Make a list.
2. Who has them online? If it matters.
3. Will the fact that an entirely transferred major mean anything negative? I don't know.
4. What are the added costs of attending 2, 3, 8 (!?) colleges to get your chem credit? Transcripts, application fees, etc.
5. Do you have lab work experience that allows for a PLA for upper level chem credit?
This is my two cents, and you can ignore it- I'm sure several people here will think this is the craziest thing they've ever heard, but I would suggest taking 30 credits of courses at TESC, even though they won't be in chemistry. I have the impression that you'd like your degree to "look" traditional (which is why you'd rather earn a chem degree instead of a natural science degree no?) and a traditional degree requires a residency. I've NEVER EVER EVER been asked about my degree- but I took 30 credits in house over 1 year. People accept that as normal, it doesn't stand out or raise questions. If you want your degree to "look" a little more main stream (to offset that you're transferring in your entire major) I'd consider adding courses to the plan, and score well so you have a stellar GPA. *your chem transfer courses will not have letter grades, same goes for your tests.
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