UMPI Degree Planning Advice - Course Requirements

[VaderM4]

Morning to everyone, I originally made a post on here a few days ago trying to clarify some things about the Criminal Justice program at UMPI. After further research on this forum along with some other resources, I have found that obtaining a BLS Management Minor from UMPI would be in my best interests due to time constraints and availability to complete assignments and tests. Found out that this degree does not require practicums/internships which is crucial for me since I cannot allocate any extra time to show up to either of those things due to my current employment. I understand that other competency based programs exist but the fact that UMPI's YourPace program for this degree exists is quite literally the only reason I can somewhat comfortably obtain a degree due to them not having proctored exams, or in person requirements (I literally have been doing Sophia courses on the trains I work on with crews moving in and out; therefore I will never be the "ideal" test taker for a proctored program based on what I have been reading. It would be too problematic and just not preferred) With that being mentioned, my two constraints of everything being Sophia and UMPI are based on the sole fact that while I am doing coursework, I will always be in a busy environment so any suggestions pointing me in the direction of WGU, Study.com, CLEP, etc will serve no good to me.

In addition, I have been working nonstop on Sophia courses since 12/22/23. I have accumulated 18 credits in this time and realized I was kind of doing these courses blindly. I would like planning advice on all the Sophia Courses I should take in order to be transfer-ready for UMPI. Aside from the obvious courses like English Composition 1-2, I read the wiki on what the equivalents are and I am still a bit confused as to what exactly I should take. I will list what I have already taken below so you have an idea.

Your Location: New Jersey
Your Age: 26
What kind of degree do you want?: BLS Management Minor
Current Regional Accredited Credits: 0

Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:

Sophia Credits: 18
College Algebra
Conflict Resolution
Environmental Science
Introduction to Ethics
Visual Communications
Introduction to College Mathematics

Any certifications or military experience? NORAC (Railroad specific qualification required in the North East for certain types of Railroad jobs)

Budget: I suppose whatever the cheapest route is, <$10,000
Commitments: Primarily work full time + extra hours due to being on call.
Dedicated time to study: Can usually do around 4-8 hours daily, and a couple hours at work on the weekends.
Timeline: Hopefully less than a year, less than 2 for sure.
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: I think my workplace offers some kind of assistance, would have to look into this. If not, then paying out of pocket would not be a problem.