AOS for BA in Psych - length of time, tips, etc.

[NolaRice]

Hey All!

Looking for some input on estimates for how long the AOS for TESU will take through Study.com, generally speaking. Has anyone done the Psychology fairly fast? Ran into issues? Etc?

1) Is ~4 months a good estimate for 9 courses or is it too long?

2) I see some courses have assignments, too, not sure how much extra time they typically take?

3) Any order that I should take them?

4) Looks like doing the course through Study.com for PSY-350 Abnormal Psych may be a problem?

5) Any courses really difficult to get through?


I have 9 courses left to take (bolded):

**At least 15 of the 36 credits required within the entire Area of Study must be at the 300/400 level .** 

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A. Introduction - PSY-101 Introduction to Psychology (3 units) -

(3) Sophia.org Intro to Psychology - completing now

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B. Experimental - PSY-322 Research in Experimental Psychology (3 units) -

(3) PSY-105: Research in Experimental Psychology - no assignment

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C: Social - PSY-379 Social Psychology (6) - 

(3) Social Psychology I - completed 12/2017
(3) PSY-316: Advanced Social Psychology - 1 assignment

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D: History/Systems - PSY-400 History and Systems of Psychology  (3 units)

(3) PSY-312: History and Systems of Psychology - 1 assignment

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E: Physiological - PSY-374 Physiological Psychology (3 units)

(3) PSY-311: Physiological of Psychology - 1 assignment

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F: Developmental - PSY-211 Developmental Psychology (3 units)

(3) PSY-107: Life Span Developmental Psychology - no assignment

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G: Abnormal - PSY-350 Abnormal Psychology (3 units)

(3) PSY-306: Advanced Abnormal Psychology?? - 2 assignments  

I don't see a course that transfers in as 350 on the transfer page. This Study.com transfers in as PSY-246. Sounds like this is a problem?

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H: Ethics Soc Sci - SOS-450 Ethics in the Social Sciences (3 units)

(3) SOC-108: Ethics in the Social Sciences - no assignment

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I: Statistics - STA-201 Principles of Statistics (3 units)

(3) Sophia.org - Intro to Statistics - completing now

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J: AOS Electives (6 units)

(3) PSY- 108: Psychology of Adulthood & Aging - no assignment
(3) PSY-102: Introduction to Educational Psychology - no assignment


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Thanks!

Danielle

I don't have much to add but I'm in the same boat as you I started the Psychology AOS at the beginning of July, when I found out the degree was entirely test out-able, with a self-imposed deadline of October 1st so I can graduate in December. I've completed:

Intro to Psy (taken years ago at a local CC)
SDC Social Science 108: Ethics in the Social Sciences - super easy, went in cold
SDC Psychology 107: Life Span Developmental Psychology - this one was a little harder, the practice tests seemed easier than the final. 
SDC Psychology 104: Social Psychology - practice tests were pretty evenly matched to the final

I spent a week on each course, but I'm also doing the capstone and working full-time so YMMV.

Working on the Abnormal Psy TECEP and SDC Psychology 105: Research Methods in Psychology right now. Courses that are left: Advanced Social Psychology, History/Systems, Physiological, Stats (through SL because the course seemed more straightforward), I/O & Psychology of Personality (both for my electives)

I haven't done any upper-level courses at TESU so far, seems like most of the assignments require a 2500 words paper. So if you're a decent writer, you should be able to go through these quick. Good luck and keep us updated!