TESU Dual Major | Double AOS (Possible Changes)

[bjcheung77]

There maybe a change that has occurred for TESU in allowing a double AOS for the BSBA and a dual major for the BA.  I have not confirmed it, as the student hasn't sent me a screenshot or a pdf of their latest academic evaluation, but they did mention the number of credits required for the degree has increased if you add an extra AOS to the BSBA or an extra major for the BA.

Here's an example for the BSBA, for instance, if you're interested in an Entrepreneurship and International Business double AOS, you have to complete 120 credits for the first AOS, and add 18 credits to the second AOS; further to that, no overlapping of credits can now be used, so in total - for this example, it will be 138 credits for a BSBA Entrepreneurship & International Business.

An example for a double major, a BA History & BA Psychology, let's pretend each of them only has 30 AOS credits, you will now need a total of 150 credits for both degrees, previously, you can have the double major with just 120 credits!  That was a rude awakening when I read the private message... anyways, we should not jump to any conclusions until this has been confirmed!

Moreover, to note, the school will not allow two of the same degrees in the same graduation cycle, example, a BA Biology and a BA Communications.  The changes in the BSBA is noted here as well in this link: Thomas Edison State University - Award of Degrees Policy (smartcatalogiq.com)

Last but not least, there is a workaround for each of these degrees! And I will not tell you yet... or will I... well, count to ten, calm down and read on!  For the faint of heart, stop yelling at TESU for the changes and just do it, do complete the courses best you can before anything changes or more unfavorable changes occur in the next catalog year...

For the BSBA 2021-2022, you have 15 credits for free electives, use this for 15 of the 18 credits, you will need to graduate with 123 credits at minimum if you transfer everything in exactly.  You can not ask for a second AOS to be added to your degree plan as that will "leave" the 15 credit field required for free electives in addition to the second AOS, you need to go through the declaration link when you are graduating for adding a second AOS.

For the BA 2021-2022, you have plenty of extra free credits to be used.  Fill them all up with your second AOS, if you do exactly the required number of courses, you can graduate with 120 flat for both major without needing to take extra courses, the second AOS takes the spot for the required electives.  Again, do not add the second major into your plan, if you do, it will show you need 150 credits!  Use the Link to request a second AOS when you graduate.

How do you verify you've got the BSBA complete for both AOS or second major for the BA?  Easy, you just do an academic evaluation of each one.  As long as your degree and AOS is showing complete, it will allow you to add the second AOS or second major successfully using that link and after they do the final audits!

Here's the graduation link page: Thomas Edison State University: Graduation Information | Current Students (tesu.edu)
Second Degree Program or Second Area of Study: Second Area of Study/Degree Request Form (tesu.edu)
Hope this helps, if any other questions or something, reply with your inquires...