Advice or Help for a newbie Plllllease :D TESU/Testing Out

[sanantone]

Good day everyone.

I'm South African and I've been working as a teacher for many years abroad, but I need to get some grown up papers to help me get further in life. Most importantly of which--a DEGREE!

I heard everything about Testing Out and I'm committed to pursuing a Bachelors by this method to save time and money, but I really need some help!

I am quite interested in TESU or Excelsior for their credentials and reputation, and I would like to complete a major in Sociology or Education if possible. But is there any advice you can give me on what courses might be the most convenient and cheapest, if that's a factor, to choose...
Is there somewhere I can get a plan for that course as well? That will be something I'd be so thankful to have!!
Or if your able to, any other advice, hacks, or resources will be GREATLY appreciated!!

Sincerely, the excited new guy

It's important to think about where you can find upper level (300-400) level credits. Business courses are easier to find. I haven't seen a lot of upper level credits for education, so that's probably a more difficult route. A general studies or social sciences without concentration would be easier to plan for, but I agree that such degrees are useless for jobs and not desired by most employers. If you plan on pursuing graduate studies, I think it would be okay, though.

That's really great advice, thanks so much! A business degree should be fine if I can smart up for all the math haha... Do you know where I can get some guidance on that rout perhaps?

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We have a lot of people coming here looking for a degree to teach English in Asia. I wonder how many people are landing these jobs and how long they're keeping them. I was under the impression that people usually do this for a short period of time (1 to 3 years). If that's the case, a person should not plan one's education around something that's not going to be a long-term career.

Well I've been a teacher for 6 years so I'm assuming its quite clear then to see that I'm inquiring because I'm serious about it as a career

Yes, but some people find out that they don't like the country enough to be there long-term.