My degree plan for TESU BA in CS; thoughts/recs?

[bruh]

As far as we're aware, the free TECEPs are ONLY for the September term. Use 'em or lose 'em. If you don't take them now, they'll almost certainly cost money later.

Ahh dang, I understand now.

Okay, so you've already got MAT-1050, so don't bother with College Math at Sophia. You can do Applied Liberal Arts Mathematics (MAT-1050-TE) if you want to replace the current course with RA credit. It's still supposed to be an easy exam.

Got it. Yeah, perhaps if all of the other TECEPs fall through, I can always do MAT-1050-TE for the 2 RA credit I mentioned a few days ago. In case I do pass a TECEP or two though, then that'll be pretty sufficient for me re: RA credits since I already have 13 RA and my TESU term will bring me 15 more RA.

In your electives, BUS-1010; ART-2210; LIT-292; and LIT-291 all have the potential to be bumped to the unused credits section if you take one or more TECEPs. This is a good thing, because it leaves more room for alt credit in the AOS.

I see. Got it! Hmm, the only non-alt, TESU credit in my AOS is Computer Concepts & Applications EP and SWE. Those two are pretty alright to leave in there though, right?

Ah, unless I pass the Network Technology TECEP, then I can get the residency credit later on w/ an easy elective class like PHI-1300-OL or something. I think see what you mean; feel free to let me know if I'm off though.

Some TECEP suggestions are:

• Network Technology - Difficult, but it's free! Might as well give it a shot. We've got resources in the Discord.
  

Ahh, okay!

• College Algebra - Not as easy as Liberal Arts Math, but doable. Depending on how comfortable you are with math, use Khan Academy and/or spend $25 to use https://ea.asu.edu/courses/college-algeb...g-mat-117/ to study.
  

Perhaps Sophia's Intro to College Algebra is an okay study resource for this too. Based on what you say later on too, I might be starting a subscription anyway to perhaps study/earn credit for other subjects as well.

• Applied Liberal Arts Mathematics - As already stated, you've got this one already. But you can replace it with the RA credit of the TECEP if you want.
  

Alright. Perhaps I'll save this one in case I don't feel confident enough w/ any other TECEP by the time I register. 

• Intro to Biology or Science of Nutrition - Being a 100-level course, Biology is probably going to be a slightly easier exam than the 200-level Nutrition course. But you can use Nutrition at Sophia to study for the TECEP and wind up with credit for both Sophia and TECEP; they don't overlap.
  

Hmm, okay. I'm trying to think through how else can I maybe take advantage of getting this many bio credits* since I may already be good w/ RA credit if I pass the math TECEP(s).
* Extra note: It doesn't make too much sense professionally so it's not that likely/relevant, but the prospect of getting 6cr via nutrition sorta makes me wanna go for an extra concentration in biology on my ASNSM in Math. I'd already gotten myself into a handful a month or two ago w/ planning the AAS in CJ though, which was also a bit of a stretch for me at the time, hehe. Maybe if I find myself with a lot of time on my hands or somehow my graduation goal gets pushed back even further to June 2024, I could go for it. It doesn't make too much sense for me professionally though.

• Operations Management - If you pass this one, you're just one class away from being able to get a certificate in Operations Management. Could look good on a resume. https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Sa...Management
  

Oh wow, I didn't realize how close that is. It might be a little bit of a stretch like the concentrations in CJ or bio, but it's a much shorter stretch. I'll think about it.

• Introduction to News Reporting - Elective; based on your previous courses, may overlap well with current knowledge.
  

Perhaps!

Pick the 5 that look easiest/make the most sense for your goals. Even if you only pass 1 or 2 of them, free credits are free credits. With the 15-credit term, you should have plenty of RA credits to graduate.

Got it.

Why are you planning on taking the College Math CLEP exam? Are you also attempting to get the ASNSM Math?

If so, it's possible that you won't get the 6 credits for the CLEP because that expired at the end of March. You might only get 3 credits.

Yes and yes. And ahh, I see what you mean. I was only looking at the TESU website but not at the actual ACE National Guide. Thanks for the heads-up.

For the ASNSM in Math:

• MAT-1050 (already taken, gen ed)
  
• Calculus I (already taken, BACS & ASNSM requirement)
  
• Discrete Math (already taken, BACS requirement & ASNSM AOS elective)
  
• STA-201 (already taken, should count as ASNSM AOS elective)
  
• Intermediate Algebra (planned as part of 15 credit term)
  
• CLEP Math (planned - may only be 3 credits)
  
• College Algebra (TECEP - free)
  
• Precalculus (take at Sophia if CLEP is only 3 credits and TECEP isn't passed)
  

Math ASNSM only requires 15 credits in math electives + Calculus I and the quantitative literacy in the gen eds. For BACS students, most of this is filled in automatically - including the Additional AOS Electives.

Got it. It looks like if CLEP is only 3cr and I don't pass the TECEP, I'll even have to take another course/test in addition to Sophia's Precalc (here's the spreadsheet of what my ASNSM eval looks like). Got it. I'll make sure to be aware of that then.

Thank you for all the insight and help!

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@bruh, skip the Sophia.org I mentioned (I was looking your post #25 and it mentioned Sophia.org and some other things...), work on the Study.com courses and focus on the TECEPs as you have freebies for up to 15 credits that can go towards your degrees.  From your post #28, I suggest to take the TECEPs that go into the BACS, as an example, you can skip the CIS-107 E-pack and take the TECEP for it, I would skip TECEP's that don't hit any of the requirements you're missing for the degree.  You're then left with the TESU courses you will take, change that e-pack to something else that will still fit your degree requirements.  You need to mix/match the degree program to your choice...

Ohh okay, I understand now. Got it. Thank you!

Edit: Whoops, I thought I made these into two separate posts; I don't know how to separate them. It's all good though, thank you both for all the help over the past months.