08-30-2014, 09:56 AM
Hello, I am a mother of two, one started CC last year, the other is an 11th grade homeschooler. My son that is in CC is interested in testing out his degree after showing him this forum. My only concern is that he wants to study neuroscience (behavioral sciences). Should he go for the BS in Psychology at Excelsior? I did see the additional three courses he would need from the school outside of testing out. Right now he has:
Engl Comp 1 3 credits
Engl Comp 2 3 credits
Intro to Biology 3 credits
Intro to Health 3 credits
Mandatory College Orientation 1 credit
College Algebra 3 credits
The testing out option would work for him because a) we had so many problems with the CC, I am still stunned and b) it would cut down on costs since I am considering relocating to another state for work and he wants to stay here where we live now with family. I am concerned about him applying to graduate school afterwards. I see many people on this forum are doing this, but could not find many who are studying neuroscience. His likes/strengths are math & science. Any thoughts on this?
My youngest son wants to go into the music business. Since we are going to align his home school curriculum with CLEP courses, we were looking into the possibility of him completing the General Management concentration track at TESC. He has taken a Coursera Berklee course in music production. No credit received, but at least he experienced a taste of what the industry is like. In our state we have dual enrollment for homeschoolers (age 16 in which he isn't just yet), but he would have to attend the same CC. No thanks. Ironically, his strengths are science, not so much in math, but he puts forth the effort in learning/completing it. Would this degree plan work for him?
For myself, I have an overpriced/overpaid BS in Int'l Business. Right now I am fine, taking an online course for a career change into web dev. Might complete my Masters later, for now just trying to focus on my both of my sons' education. Thank you so much to everyone for your wealth of information. I wish I had known this for myself years ago, would have saved myself a ton of money...
Engl Comp 1 3 credits
Engl Comp 2 3 credits
Intro to Biology 3 credits
Intro to Health 3 credits
Mandatory College Orientation 1 credit
College Algebra 3 credits
The testing out option would work for him because a) we had so many problems with the CC, I am still stunned and b) it would cut down on costs since I am considering relocating to another state for work and he wants to stay here where we live now with family. I am concerned about him applying to graduate school afterwards. I see many people on this forum are doing this, but could not find many who are studying neuroscience. His likes/strengths are math & science. Any thoughts on this?
My youngest son wants to go into the music business. Since we are going to align his home school curriculum with CLEP courses, we were looking into the possibility of him completing the General Management concentration track at TESC. He has taken a Coursera Berklee course in music production. No credit received, but at least he experienced a taste of what the industry is like. In our state we have dual enrollment for homeschoolers (age 16 in which he isn't just yet), but he would have to attend the same CC. No thanks. Ironically, his strengths are science, not so much in math, but he puts forth the effort in learning/completing it. Would this degree plan work for him?
For myself, I have an overpriced/overpaid BS in Int'l Business. Right now I am fine, taking an online course for a career change into web dev. Might complete my Masters later, for now just trying to focus on my both of my sons' education. Thank you so much to everyone for your wealth of information. I wish I had known this for myself years ago, would have saved myself a ton of money...