AA/ASNSM from TESU then finish BS elsewhere?

[mhcox]

Hi there! 

I'm so happy to have come across this forum. I have un-seriously been planning using the Big 3 to pursue my bachelor's for a little while now since I discovered DIYdegree. I'm fundamentally opposed to starting off my career in large amounts of debt, so I spent my first couple years out of high school working. I've got some really awesome and valuable experience, but I've learned that I really enjoy science and research, so I'm planning to pursue a bachelors' in microbiology or biochemistry.

I see that TESU has a bachelors' in biology, but not the above degrees that are a little more specific. Because of this, I thought I could use the methods from this forum to get my associates' ant then transfer somewhere else to finish the rest of my degree.

My question is, has anyone on this forum successfully pulled off a "2+2" plan using the big 3, especially in the field of STEM? The website says that their ASNSM degree is ideal for this, but 1. I've never heard of an ASNSM degree at other colleges, so don't know if they would except it, and 2. I've read (ok, skimmed) the beginners' guides on this website and done some searches that haven't turned up any information about this.

I saw in another thread that the Biology BA isn't really a good route if you want to go for a PhD... I'm not necessarily interested in continuing education after my bachelors, especially if it involves astronomical expenses, but I guess I'd rather not completely close that door. Maybe finishing the degree elsewhere that would be possible?

I'd be very grateful for any guidance, tips, or personal experiences that could help me find my way. Thanks!