New here, questions about BA / BS in Criminal Justice / IT / Cyber Security

[Jldeen]

Hi there, my name is Jessica and I've been reading several threads. The information provided in both the wiki and on the forums is both wonderful and overwhelming all at once. My hope is that if I provide a little background on myself and explain my goals / degree objectives, some or more of you will be kind enough to point me in a good direction.

I am 25 years old and work as an Information Technology specialist / consultant for various companies. I've been in this field for over 10 years as my first clients were in high school. I'm good at my job but I'm not challenged enough. To move further in my field I would need a degree in addition to the several certifications I already have. I also would like o slightly transition with my career and focus on technology as it pertains to the criminal justice system. With that said, I decided to go back to school to get, ideally, a degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration on Cyber Security / Cyber Crimes. I was originally considering UoP until I stumbled upon this forum and read several successful test out stories. I went to a local CC back in 2007 and obtained a whopping 9 credits. So for all intensive purposes, I'm a blank canvas and really don't know where to begin.

I was looking at both TESC and EC and both have CJ degrees and IT degrees. I don't know whether to try for 2 bachelors or if there is a way to do an emphasis with the CLEP / DSST / EC / test out method.

Again, I have read several threads and I understand the overall concept, I just really am at a loss for where start devising a lesson plan / testing plan. I'd love to complete a degree in a year, if at all possible.

Thank you, in advance, for reading and I grate lay appreciate any advice you can offer. (Sorry for any typos, I am on my iPad.)