11-30-2017, 09:49 PM
So basically I am doing the BALS at TESU and will hopefully start the capstone in February or April and graduate in June or September. However I really want a degree in engineering, I originally signed up for computer science at TESU, but realized it can't be tested out of as quickly and I want something with "Engineering" in it. So I'll get a "tick the box degree" and take my time (hopefully no more than 2 years) and finish my dream degree, something with "Engineering" in it.
Supposed one day I plan to migrate to the US or Canada or England, (never know what the future holds), Now I can't afford a lot, as US dollars is almost 7 to 1 locally and is rising. Which program would be the best option for me based on what I can afford, what my goals are and which has the most applicability?
Here is my dilemma base on options:
Option 1. American Military University, Electrical Engineering (PROS: Regionally Accredited, Engineering. CONS: non-ABET, long @ 3-4 years)
Option 2. TESU, Electronic Systems Engineering Technology (PROS: Regionally Accredited, ABET, CONS: non-engineering, expensive, long @ 5-6 years)
Option 3. Excelsior, same as TESU
Option 4. Grantham Electronics Engineering (PROS: ABET, Accepts Penn Foster AS as 60 credits, CONS: non-engineering, nationally accredited, 2-3 years)
Option 5. Charter Oak State College Engineering Studies (Electrical Concentration) (PROS: Regionally Accredited, Fast @ 1-2 years (with classes from AMU) CONS: Non-ABET, How would I list this on my resume? "BS in General Studies, concentration in Engineering Studies, with a Specialization in Electrical Engineering" or can I just put "BS Engineering Studies, conc. Electrical Engineering")
Option 6. Start my capstone later and fill up my degree with lots of math, phys and EE courses from AMU and hope to get into grad school for engineering PROS: Fast @1 year CONS: nearly impossible)
It's such a dilemma, AMU is regionally accredited and EE but that ABET stamp has me worried.
Grantham is not engineering and nationally accredited, but has the ABET stamp and I could potentially cut the program length in half or more by doing the Penn Foster AS which as an articulation agreement transfers in as 60 credits and I spoke with them and they accept ACE, but COSC seems so fast and cheap cause I can take classes through AMU and transfer.
Some contenders were also California National University For Advanced Studies (Pros: Engineering CONS: non-ABET, nationally accredited, long @ 3-4 years, cost just over AMU per course)
and Arizona State University (Pros: ABET, Engineering, Regionally Accredited CONS: Very very expensive and Long @ 4 years)
So thanks to you guys I'll most likely be graduating in June or September (depending on life), now I need your advice, which path should I pursue?
Supposed one day I plan to migrate to the US or Canada or England, (never know what the future holds), Now I can't afford a lot, as US dollars is almost 7 to 1 locally and is rising. Which program would be the best option for me based on what I can afford, what my goals are and which has the most applicability?
Here is my dilemma base on options:
Option 1. American Military University, Electrical Engineering (PROS: Regionally Accredited, Engineering. CONS: non-ABET, long @ 3-4 years)
Option 2. TESU, Electronic Systems Engineering Technology (PROS: Regionally Accredited, ABET, CONS: non-engineering, expensive, long @ 5-6 years)
Option 3. Excelsior, same as TESU
Option 4. Grantham Electronics Engineering (PROS: ABET, Accepts Penn Foster AS as 60 credits, CONS: non-engineering, nationally accredited, 2-3 years)
Option 5. Charter Oak State College Engineering Studies (Electrical Concentration) (PROS: Regionally Accredited, Fast @ 1-2 years (with classes from AMU) CONS: Non-ABET, How would I list this on my resume? "BS in General Studies, concentration in Engineering Studies, with a Specialization in Electrical Engineering" or can I just put "BS Engineering Studies, conc. Electrical Engineering")
Option 6. Start my capstone later and fill up my degree with lots of math, phys and EE courses from AMU and hope to get into grad school for engineering PROS: Fast @1 year CONS: nearly impossible)
It's such a dilemma, AMU is regionally accredited and EE but that ABET stamp has me worried.
Grantham is not engineering and nationally accredited, but has the ABET stamp and I could potentially cut the program length in half or more by doing the Penn Foster AS which as an articulation agreement transfers in as 60 credits and I spoke with them and they accept ACE, but COSC seems so fast and cheap cause I can take classes through AMU and transfer.
Some contenders were also California National University For Advanced Studies (Pros: Engineering CONS: non-ABET, nationally accredited, long @ 3-4 years, cost just over AMU per course)
and Arizona State University (Pros: ABET, Engineering, Regionally Accredited CONS: Very very expensive and Long @ 4 years)
So thanks to you guys I'll most likely be graduating in June or September (depending on life), now I need your advice, which path should I pursue?
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Master of Business Administration, Robert Cavelier University (2024-2025)
MS Information and Communication Technology (UK IET Accredited) (On Hold)
Master of Theological Studies, Nations University (6 cr)
UNDERGRAD : 184 Credits
BA Computer Science, TESU '19
BA Liberal Studies, TESU '19
AS Natural Science and Mathematics, TESU '19
StraighterLine (27 Cr) Shmoop (18 Cr) Sophia (11 Cr)
TEEX (5 Cr) Aleks (9 Cr) ED4Credit (3 Cr) CPCU (2 Cr) Study.com (39 Cr)
TESU (4 cr)
TT B&M (46 Cr) Nations University (9 cr) UoPeople: (3 cr) Penn Foster: (8 cr)
Master of Business Administration, Robert Cavelier University (2024-2025)
MS Information and Communication Technology (UK IET Accredited) (On Hold)
Master of Theological Studies, Nations University (6 cr)
UNDERGRAD : 184 Credits
BA Computer Science, TESU '19
BA Liberal Studies, TESU '19
AS Natural Science and Mathematics, TESU '19
StraighterLine (27 Cr) Shmoop (18 Cr) Sophia (11 Cr)
TEEX (5 Cr) Aleks (9 Cr) ED4Credit (3 Cr) CPCU (2 Cr) Study.com (39 Cr)
TESU (4 cr)
TT B&M (46 Cr) Nations University (9 cr) UoPeople: (3 cr) Penn Foster: (8 cr)