Second Degree at TESC - Need expert advice

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Bricabrac - thank you! gave me a clear understanding of my options. I have only 3 credits left in my comprehensive bundle. Have to sleep on the idea of delaying graduation by 3 months. And I'm not entirely sure the HR/OM would say to potential employers what I want it to. *sigh*

Maybe an MBA is more what I should be concentrating on next? Wish I could CLEP a "mind read hiring manager" exam and be proficient in knowing exactly what they want. So hard to make decisions with no data.

If you are looking for the most bang for the buck, which is how I tend to view everything, I would discuss options with an Advisor. I'd recommend scheduling a formal phone appointment not the expressline. In the same vein have you also considered activating the AA Gen Studies? With the BSBA you will have met all reurirements for this AA. It is a freebie when conferred at tthe same time as the Bachelor's because you only pay one graduation fee.


Additional thoughts:

If you don't want to wait an added three months to graduate -

You could use the final three credits to register for the required Organizational Theory course for the May semester and still graduate in September. Even though a lot of work, TESC students are known to take a full course load. I never took more than two courses and a TECEP per semester. At least if you stagger semesters you will not have three midterms/finals due at the same time.

Next, choose two of the three Penn Foster courses to fill the HR/OM electives section. The cost will still be nominal: $500 PF, $100 DSST. That's a small price to pay for a second concentration and you could add both distinctions to your resume.

Those that I know at the level of HR Director and above hold an MSHRM and SHRM certification. Managers and below, most have either a Bachelor's in Business (HR, Management) or Social Sciences (Psy, Soc). You will find other degrees as well but unless they plan on seeking out a Masters, or waiting out the required years experience, they are usually pigeonholed.
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Another benefit in this scenario, if interested in any other second degree (BA, BSAST) you can still continue on through a second or third year utilizing the pay per credit tuition plan. You would simply notify the Bursar you plan on reenrolling for a second year using PPC tuition plan. Then choose a TECEP and register for the November or December semester. (Ask the Bursar which semester to choose.) The 10th day of the semester you are moved to active status. You can repeat the process for however long you need, just keep in mind one TECEP per year allows a full year enrollment. You've already met the 24cr residency requirement so you could just test (TECEP/DSST/CLEP) or transfer in affordable courses to fill up the area of study.

Good luck in whatever you decide, it's great to have options!