TESU Mathematics BA degree plan

[rockstone_Q]

Why are you taking so many TECEPs?

It feels like that's the only way I can really escape the Civics GEs, since most courses they list for it have no equivalencies in other alt-credit institutions. As for the AOS Math electives, it felt like I had no other choice. I know I shouldn't go beyond 8, as to comply with residency and RA requirements while spending less.

You don't literally have to take what's outlined in the catalog.

How can I check what's really obligatory and what's a suggestion for this AOS? Is it hidden info only counselors, admissions and current students get?

Most of your math courses have to come from RA sources, and quite possibly some from TESU, so start there and work backwards. As soon as you have the RA credits that you want/need, start filling out the rest from cheaper/easier sources.

So when making a plan, I should start with the AOS, UL and RA sources first, and then figure out GE and electives?

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Anyway, a BA in Math cannot be gotten via alt-credit like most degrees we discuss on here, especially coming from zero credits.

You mean it's harder, or that it's not worthwhile, or that's impossible? I have zero credits because I want to straighten this plan out, before getting them. It's possible to accumulate credits from Sophia, TECEPs etc before applying for a TESU term, right?

Is your dad paying for this degree?  If not, then I think you should look for a different degree.  A BALS that's heavy on math and science is ok, but there's probably something else out there from a different school that would work better.  Check out SNHU, UMGC, Franklin University, Wilmington University - those all allow for 90cr of transfer and take ACE, and may have degrees that better fit with your goals.

I'll play with different degree plans and see how much more I can save.

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@rockstone_Q, what's your favorite subjects besides Math? What's your second/third choice after Math?  Is it Chem/Physics? What about Comp Sci or Data Analytics?  You can create a couple plans, one for a BALS NSM and one for BA Math by following the steps on the Wiki.  See which ones appeal to you and take as many courses you can outside of Math for your free electives in subject areas you like, such as Chem/Physics or other STEM related courses.

A close second choice would be Physics, third would be Chemistry. I never had enough of an interest in computers to go as far as to learn about them in an undergraduate level, and much less to be a "proper" programmer. If the urge ever comes, I'd do fine without a specialized degree. I've also thought of adding an AS in Business after my OP, just to up my "employability".

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We have someone finishing up a TESU Math degree now.

He is doing MAT-361 College Geometry, MAT-301 History of Mathematics, and MAT-331 Calculus III as TESU courses.

Are those courses unable to be tested out of? Or is it just more expensive to do so?