Degree Advice for Transferring Associate into Quick Bachelors? Thanks!

[rachel83az]

Because your physics and chemistry classes have labs, you don't need another lab science. In some instances, they do sometimes overlook the lab component of an integrated class. Thankfully, they're pretty good about adjusting your completed classes once this is pointed out. It probably won't be needed, but having a syllabus ready for them just in case might be a good idea. Even just a catalog description.

All you need for the science portion of the GEC right now is Human Biology or Nutrition from Sophia.

5 classes per session is totally doable. I would say that's probably the "average" for most students. A handful of students have been able to do 10-13 courses in a single session, but that's a bit excessive for most people. Some only do one or two classes for some sessions due to having life come at them fast and needing to focus on other things. 4-8 classes per session, depending on exact degree/classes, seems to be about where most students fall.

TAMUC is still a good option if you're willing/able to wait another ~6 months to gain residency. They're a bit slower than UMPI, but not by that much. A 1-session TAMUC degree doesn't seem to be possible and a 2-session degree might be possible. However, based on prior degree feedback, most students are probably going to be finishing in 3 or 4 sessions. This works great for some students, less so for others. If it does take you 3 or 4 sessions to finish, the cost savings compared to UMPI won't be huge but there also won't be a massive rush for you to finish quickly while still being able to go faster than a more traditional degree. Some people like this. Plus, the name recognition within Texas is pretty good. If you're going to be staying in Texas indefinitely, it might be worth it to wait until you get residency to get this degree.