Temporarily Switching Directions

[mattack91]

Hi guys,

Currently, I'm sitting on 93 credits towards my BA in History. Unfortunately though, due to some issues (Being intentionally vague due to the forum), my current place of work has become fairly toxic, I haven't been able to focus on finishing my degree and my studies (Signed up for the LSAT in September) due to it, and I'm looking to move on.

Having said all that, I'm looking to temporarily "cash in" so to speak on my credits, and take a couple extra CLEPs/DSST/(Even Straighterline if necessary) to get that Associates and get a better job. I've spent some time researching TESC's available 60 credit plans, and using some of my own internet research, it seems the advantages of having an Associates are negligible, to say the least. I've been a warehouse supervisor for almost 5 years now, and I could probably get another job within Warehousing/Logistics/Operations if need be, but I'd honestly be willing to take a small salary hit for a job in an office where I can work 40 hours instead of 60.

My family has a long line of accountants, and they seem to push a Business degree, which seems fairly easy to complete through testing. The only other option that sticks out to me is something from the Natural Sciences and Mathematics section (Biology, Math, or CS), which could be possibly done through some self-paced ingenuity, but I don't see the worth in it compared to the ASBA.

Owners of the Associate degrees from TESC, have you seen marketed improvement in job prospects from getting your Associates? Has anybody seen usefulness in getting a particular Associates over another?

Thanks in advance guys.