<![CDATA[Online Degrees and CLEP and DSST Exam Prep Discussion - Degree Planning Advice]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:57:10 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Requesting help for a degree plan to UMPI]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Requesting-help-for-a-degree-plan-to-UMPI Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:58:23 +0000 CUBS101]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Requesting-help-for-a-degree-plan-to-UMPI
I'm looking to enroll at UMPI to obtain my degree once I get my 90 credits. I've been reading the forum and started taken some classes based on the information provided here and the links posted.  I'm planning on taking the minor credits (21) at UMPI and need help selecting additional classes. 

https://mainestreetcs.maine.edu/psp/CSPR..._GUEST.GBL?
https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/UM...quivalents
https://catalog.umpi.edu/preview_program...turnto=621
https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/UM...ts_Roadmap

Your Location: California
Your Age: 43
What kind of degree do you want?: Liberal Studies with Early Childhood Education Minor
Current Regional Accredited Credits:
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: ACE - 45 Credits and 12 credits from community college
Any certifications or military experience?: N\A
Budget: $10000
Commitments:
Dedicated time to study:
Timeline: Hope to graduate summer of 2027
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: reimbursement 


Sophia Classes:

English Composition II - 3
Human Biology - 3 
Environmental Science - 3
English Composition I - 3
Introduction to Nutrition - 3
Introduction to Sociology - 3
Art History I - 3
Lifespan Development -3
U.S History I - 3 
College Algebra - 3
Microeconomics - 3 
 
Study.com 
Philosophy 102 - Ethics in America - 3
Psychology 101: Intro to Psychology -3 
Education 101: Foundations of Education - 3
Humanities 201: Critical Thinking and Analysis - 3

Riverside City College
EAR 20 - Child Growth and Development - 3 
EAR 24 - Introduction to Curriculum - 3
EAR 28 - Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children - 3
EAR 42 - Child, Family, and Community - 3


If you guys can recommend any other classes I really appreciate it, thanks in advance]]>
I'm looking to enroll at UMPI to obtain my degree once I get my 90 credits. I've been reading the forum and started taken some classes based on the information provided here and the links posted.  I'm planning on taking the minor credits (21) at UMPI and need help selecting additional classes. 

https://mainestreetcs.maine.edu/psp/CSPR..._GUEST.GBL?
https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/UM...quivalents
https://catalog.umpi.edu/preview_program...turnto=621
https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/UM...ts_Roadmap

Your Location: California
Your Age: 43
What kind of degree do you want?: Liberal Studies with Early Childhood Education Minor
Current Regional Accredited Credits:
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: ACE - 45 Credits and 12 credits from community college
Any certifications or military experience?: N\A
Budget: $10000
Commitments:
Dedicated time to study:
Timeline: Hope to graduate summer of 2027
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: reimbursement 


Sophia Classes:

English Composition II - 3
Human Biology - 3 
Environmental Science - 3
English Composition I - 3
Introduction to Nutrition - 3
Introduction to Sociology - 3
Art History I - 3
Lifespan Development -3
U.S History I - 3 
College Algebra - 3
Microeconomics - 3 
 
Study.com 
Philosophy 102 - Ethics in America - 3
Psychology 101: Intro to Psychology -3 
Education 101: Foundations of Education - 3
Humanities 201: Critical Thinking and Analysis - 3

Riverside City College
EAR 20 - Child Growth and Development - 3 
EAR 24 - Introduction to Curriculum - 3
EAR 28 - Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children - 3
EAR 42 - Child, Family, and Community - 3


If you guys can recommend any other classes I really appreciate it, thanks in advance]]> <![CDATA[Looking for guidance for UMPI]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Looking-for-guidance-for-UMPI Wed, 23 Sep 2026 03:49:10 +0000 acesup_11]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Looking-for-guidance-for-UMPI
I wanted to get my associates ( I need it as soon as possible)  and then eventually my bachelore's. 

I have some credits from community college (attached) and it seems that sophia is the fastest way to finish everything. (correct me if I am wrong)

I am not sure which is the fastest and hopefully easiest courses I would need to take. If this is the wrong place I apologize but I really want to help my family. Thank you all and let me know if you have any questions.

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I wanted to get my associates ( I need it as soon as possible)  and then eventually my bachelore's. 

I have some credits from community college (attached) and it seems that sophia is the fastest way to finish everything. (correct me if I am wrong)

I am not sure which is the fastest and hopefully easiest courses I would need to take. If this is the wrong place I apologize but I really want to help my family. Thank you all and let me know if you have any questions.

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1. General Biology I with Lab 

2. General Biology II with Lab 

3. Chemistry II with Lab 

4. Cell Biology

5. Organic Chemistry I Lab (1 credit)

6 Organic Chemistry II with Lab 

7. Genetics 


The issue is having already done BIO 3100, given that most of my other bio transferred as 200-level credit. I still need upper level credits. Any good cheap options would be nice. Also, could I get organic chemistry just as a lab?  As of now, my budget is 5000 USD]]>

1. General Biology I with Lab 

2. General Biology II with Lab 

3. Chemistry II with Lab 

4. Cell Biology

5. Organic Chemistry I Lab (1 credit)

6 Organic Chemistry II with Lab 

7. Genetics 


The issue is having already done BIO 3100, given that most of my other bio transferred as 200-level credit. I still need upper level credits. Any good cheap options would be nice. Also, could I get organic chemistry just as a lab?  As of now, my budget is 5000 USD]]> <![CDATA[Business degree advice please - currently in progress]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Business-degree-advice-please-currently-in-progress Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:48:03 +0000 thanks4help]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Business-degree-advice-please-currently-in-progress
First, thank you very much to this forum and everyone who contributes here. It has already helped me tremendously.

Here is my current situation: I recently started taking ACE-credit courses toward earning a business degree. I am fortunate to already be in a pretty good business-related career, but it took me a while to get where I am because I do not have a bachelor's degree.

Getting a bachelor's degree in business has always been a goal of mine, but for a long time it felt a little out of reach. Finding this forum has honestly been a huge help. Since discovering DegreeForum, I have done a lot of research and completed quite a few courses through Sophia Learning and Study.com.

At this point, I wanted to double-check my progress with everyone here to make sure I am taking the most efficient route possible. I would also like to know if there are any better options or different approaches I should consider before I go any further.

I currently believe my best route to a quick bachelor's degree in business is through Excelsior University. My understanding is that I can transfer up to 105 credits and would need to complete 15 credits through Excelsior. I created a list of Sophia Learning, Study.com, and StraighterLine courses that I believe will transfer toward the Excelsior BS in Business. My goal has been to maximize transfer credits before enrolling at Excelsior.

My main goal is to complete a bachelor's degree in business as quickly and efficiently as possible, while still keeping the possibility of pursuing an MBA in the future.

Any advice is welcome. Thank you!

Your Location:
Florida for now, but moving to Chicago, Illinois soon

Your Age:
35

What kind of degree do you want?
Business degree

Current Regionally Accredited Credits:
N/A

Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:

Sophia Learning / Excelsior Equivalent
Introduction to College Mathematics: MAT 101
College Algebra: MAT 114
Introduction to Nutrition: Natural Science requirement
Financial Accounting: ACC 211
Managerial Accounting: ACC 212
Principles of Finance: BUS 350
Microeconomics: ECO 260
Macroeconomics: ECO 262
English Composition I: ENG 101A
Business Law: BUS 230
Business Ethics: BUS 323
Principles of Management: BUS 341
Introduction to Information Technology: IT 221
Introduction to Chemistry: Science / Arts & Sciences Elective
Lifespan Development: PSY 235 / Social Science
Anatomy & Physiology I: BIO 115
Anatomy & Physiology II: BIO 116
Precalculus: Mathematics / Arts & Sciences Elective
Human Biology: Arts & Sciences Elective
Microbiology: Natural Science / Arts & Sciences Elective
Art History II: ART 102 / Humanities
Developing Effective Teams: Humanities Elective
Essentials of Managing Conflict: Humanities Elective

Study.com / Excelsior Equivalent
Philosophy 102: Ethics in America: IND 203 / Ethics requirement
Communications 101: Public Speaking: COMM 125
Psychology 101: PSY 101
Sociology 101: SOC 101
Business 307: Leadership & Organizational Behavior: BUS 311
Marketing 308: Applied Marketing: BUS 351
Business 308: Globalization & International Management: BUS 435
Marketing 303: Global Marketing: Upper-Level Business Elective / BUS 343
Business 314: Employment Law: Upper-Level Business Elective
Business 315: Logistics & Supply Chain Management: Upper-Level Business Elective / BUS 440
Marketing 306: Principles of Selling: Upper-Level Business Elective
Business 327: Retail Strategy: Upper-Level Elective

StraighterLine / Excelsior Equivalent
English Composition II: ENG 102A / Written English II

I have completed all of the courses above except for the following three:
Study.com Business 307: Leadership & Organizational Behavior
Study.com Business 327: Retail Strategy
StraighterLine English Composition II

I am currently enrolled in all three and working on finishing them.

Any certifications or military experience?
N/A

Budget:
Around $10,000, although I would like to keep the total cost as low as reasonably possible.

Commitments:
I am fully committed to completing my bachelor's degree and am treating it as a priority.

Dedicated time to study:
I work full time, but I have some downtime that I can use for school. Outside of work, I am willing to prioritize most of my available free time toward finishing my degree.

Timeline:
ASAP. Ideally, I would like to complete the remaining degree requirements within 1 to 2 semesters, or the equivalent depending on the school.

Tuition assistance/reimbursement:
N/A

Again, thank you very much to everyone who contributes to this forum. I am open to any advice, including changes to my current plan or suggestions for completely different schools or degree paths.

I am especially interested in knowing:

Does my current Excelsior plan look correct and efficient?
Are there any courses I am taking that are unnecessary or may not transfer the way I expect?
Am I missing any requirements that could prevent me from transferring the full number of credits I am expecting?
Is Excelsior still one of the best options for my situation, or would TESU, UMPI, or another school make more sense?
Which option would realistically give me the best chance of finishing in 1 to 2 semesters?
Would any of these options put me in a better position for pursuing an MBA later?

Please let me know if there are any additional questions or information that would help.

Thank you again!]]>
First, thank you very much to this forum and everyone who contributes here. It has already helped me tremendously.

Here is my current situation: I recently started taking ACE-credit courses toward earning a business degree. I am fortunate to already be in a pretty good business-related career, but it took me a while to get where I am because I do not have a bachelor's degree.

Getting a bachelor's degree in business has always been a goal of mine, but for a long time it felt a little out of reach. Finding this forum has honestly been a huge help. Since discovering DegreeForum, I have done a lot of research and completed quite a few courses through Sophia Learning and Study.com.

At this point, I wanted to double-check my progress with everyone here to make sure I am taking the most efficient route possible. I would also like to know if there are any better options or different approaches I should consider before I go any further.

I currently believe my best route to a quick bachelor's degree in business is through Excelsior University. My understanding is that I can transfer up to 105 credits and would need to complete 15 credits through Excelsior. I created a list of Sophia Learning, Study.com, and StraighterLine courses that I believe will transfer toward the Excelsior BS in Business. My goal has been to maximize transfer credits before enrolling at Excelsior.

My main goal is to complete a bachelor's degree in business as quickly and efficiently as possible, while still keeping the possibility of pursuing an MBA in the future.

Any advice is welcome. Thank you!

Your Location:
Florida for now, but moving to Chicago, Illinois soon

Your Age:
35

What kind of degree do you want?
Business degree

Current Regionally Accredited Credits:
N/A

Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:

Sophia Learning / Excelsior Equivalent
Introduction to College Mathematics: MAT 101
College Algebra: MAT 114
Introduction to Nutrition: Natural Science requirement
Financial Accounting: ACC 211
Managerial Accounting: ACC 212
Principles of Finance: BUS 350
Microeconomics: ECO 260
Macroeconomics: ECO 262
English Composition I: ENG 101A
Business Law: BUS 230
Business Ethics: BUS 323
Principles of Management: BUS 341
Introduction to Information Technology: IT 221
Introduction to Chemistry: Science / Arts & Sciences Elective
Lifespan Development: PSY 235 / Social Science
Anatomy & Physiology I: BIO 115
Anatomy & Physiology II: BIO 116
Precalculus: Mathematics / Arts & Sciences Elective
Human Biology: Arts & Sciences Elective
Microbiology: Natural Science / Arts & Sciences Elective
Art History II: ART 102 / Humanities
Developing Effective Teams: Humanities Elective
Essentials of Managing Conflict: Humanities Elective

Study.com / Excelsior Equivalent
Philosophy 102: Ethics in America: IND 203 / Ethics requirement
Communications 101: Public Speaking: COMM 125
Psychology 101: PSY 101
Sociology 101: SOC 101
Business 307: Leadership & Organizational Behavior: BUS 311
Marketing 308: Applied Marketing: BUS 351
Business 308: Globalization & International Management: BUS 435
Marketing 303: Global Marketing: Upper-Level Business Elective / BUS 343
Business 314: Employment Law: Upper-Level Business Elective
Business 315: Logistics & Supply Chain Management: Upper-Level Business Elective / BUS 440
Marketing 306: Principles of Selling: Upper-Level Business Elective
Business 327: Retail Strategy: Upper-Level Elective

StraighterLine / Excelsior Equivalent
English Composition II: ENG 102A / Written English II

I have completed all of the courses above except for the following three:
Study.com Business 307: Leadership & Organizational Behavior
Study.com Business 327: Retail Strategy
StraighterLine English Composition II

I am currently enrolled in all three and working on finishing them.

Any certifications or military experience?
N/A

Budget:
Around $10,000, although I would like to keep the total cost as low as reasonably possible.

Commitments:
I am fully committed to completing my bachelor's degree and am treating it as a priority.

Dedicated time to study:
I work full time, but I have some downtime that I can use for school. Outside of work, I am willing to prioritize most of my available free time toward finishing my degree.

Timeline:
ASAP. Ideally, I would like to complete the remaining degree requirements within 1 to 2 semesters, or the equivalent depending on the school.

Tuition assistance/reimbursement:
N/A

Again, thank you very much to everyone who contributes to this forum. I am open to any advice, including changes to my current plan or suggestions for completely different schools or degree paths.

I am especially interested in knowing:

Does my current Excelsior plan look correct and efficient?
Are there any courses I am taking that are unnecessary or may not transfer the way I expect?
Am I missing any requirements that could prevent me from transferring the full number of credits I am expecting?
Is Excelsior still one of the best options for my situation, or would TESU, UMPI, or another school make more sense?
Which option would realistically give me the best chance of finishing in 1 to 2 semesters?
Would any of these options put me in a better position for pursuing an MBA later?

Please let me know if there are any additional questions or information that would help.

Thank you again!]]> <![CDATA[Advice needed - Tier 1 Masters or Doc]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Advice-needed-Tier-1-Masters-or-Doc Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:03:53 +0000 irvineboy]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Advice-needed-Tier-1-Masters-or-Doc
Career advancement isn’t my goal. This is primarily about learning and, admittedly, personal fulfillment. I already have multiple master’s degrees, including one from UMPI.

I’ve been accepted into several doctoral programs, as well as a master’s program at a more prestigious university. Here’s what I’m weighing:
  • Master’s at a well-known, prestigious university: Approximately $60,000 and one year to complete with transfer credits.
  • Doctorate at a lesser-known university: Approximately $30,000 and one to two years to complete.

At this stage, another master’s would offer the school’s reputation, alumni network, and resources. A doctorate would mean reaching a new academic level, but at a school with less name recognition.

If career advancement weren’t the deciding factor, which would you choose? Would you place more value on the higher degree or the stronger university name and network?

I’d especially appreciate hearing from anyone who has faced a similar decision.]]>
Career advancement isn’t my goal. This is primarily about learning and, admittedly, personal fulfillment. I already have multiple master’s degrees, including one from UMPI.

I’ve been accepted into several doctoral programs, as well as a master’s program at a more prestigious university. Here’s what I’m weighing:
  • Master’s at a well-known, prestigious university: Approximately $60,000 and one year to complete with transfer credits.
  • Doctorate at a lesser-known university: Approximately $30,000 and one to two years to complete.

At this stage, another master’s would offer the school’s reputation, alumni network, and resources. A doctorate would mean reaching a new academic level, but at a school with less name recognition.

If career advancement weren’t the deciding factor, which would you choose? Would you place more value on the higher degree or the stronger university name and network?

I’d especially appreciate hearing from anyone who has faced a similar decision.]]> <![CDATA[Almost done]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Almost-done--51861 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:11:05 +0000 adrianeraldo]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Almost-done--51861
To recap: I started building my credit base in 2017 with Study.com. And I have been on and off since then. This year, 2026, I decided to finish, so I finally enrolled at UMPI to do the residency. Fast forward to today: I finished the residency requirements for BLS Management, but I'm short ONE course for the upper-level requirement. I thought some of the courses I took for residency would also count toward the 24 UL credits I needed, but I was wrong. So now I need to take one more to finish my BLS.

I got 95% of my courses done at study but the upper level courses require to have the most expensive tier, I think is $280 per month, so I'm trying to avoid that if I can.

So my question today is: Can I find another UL course elsewhere? I heard Sophia charges a flat rate even for UL courses? Or does anyone have another idea?
As usual, thanks a lot, guys, for all the support, and have a great summer.
Adrian.]]>
To recap: I started building my credit base in 2017 with Study.com. And I have been on and off since then. This year, 2026, I decided to finish, so I finally enrolled at UMPI to do the residency. Fast forward to today: I finished the residency requirements for BLS Management, but I'm short ONE course for the upper-level requirement. I thought some of the courses I took for residency would also count toward the 24 UL credits I needed, but I was wrong. So now I need to take one more to finish my BLS.

I got 95% of my courses done at study but the upper level courses require to have the most expensive tier, I think is $280 per month, so I'm trying to avoid that if I can.

So my question today is: Can I find another UL course elsewhere? I heard Sophia charges a flat rate even for UL courses? Or does anyone have another idea?
As usual, thanks a lot, guys, for all the support, and have a great summer.
Adrian.]]> <![CDATA[Should I take some Study.com courses before applying to UMPI for BA in Psych?]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Should-I-take-some-Study-com-courses-before-applying-to-UMPI-for-BA-in-Psych Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:56:07 +0000 Ariadne]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Should-I-take-some-Study-com-courses-before-applying-to-UMPI-for-BA-in-Psych
Hi all!

I received my AAS from Pierpont and am now ready to continue the journey to a Bachelor's and I've been eyeing the BA in Psychology from UMPI. I'm not sure what the next step should be -- should I take some courses from Study.com before applying? I'm not exactly sure what would be accepted towards the BA and what would still be outstanding. 

I also want to apply for financial aid but need to make sure I do all of this on the right timeline. I found this Degree Plan but not sure if it's up to date. If it is, it looks like I'd have to take most of the upper level credit at UMPI. 


Can you advise please?Smile
Thanks!


Here's all of my credits for reference: 

CUNY York College (attended in person)/San Juan College (attended online) Total Credits: 35

SPCH 101 COMM IN CONTEMP SOC 3.0 B
SD 101 DEV IND LIF STYLE 1 1.0 P
ENG 125 COMP 2 WITH LIT 4.0 A
PSY 102 PERSN & SOC PROCESS 3.0 A
ASTR 111 PLANETS,MOONS,COMET 3.0 B
ENG 200 UNDERSTANDING LIT 3.0 A
GEOL 120 OCEANIC ENVIRONMENT 3.0 D
HIST 113 BIRTH OF EUROPE 3.0 B
COSC-111 COMPUTER LITERACY 3.00 A
ECED-225 CHILD GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT 3.00 A
PSYC-230 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 3.00  A
SOCI-110 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY 3.00 A

Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:
 
Sophia Total Credits: 44

Visual Communications 3
The Essentials of Managing Conflict 1 
Developing Effective Teams 1
Introduction to Nutrition 3
Introduction to Business 3
Introduction to Ethics 3
Art History II 3
Art History I 3
Foundations of Statistics 2
Macroeconomics 3
Microeconomics  3
Project Management 3
Lifespan Development 3
Introduction to Web Development 3
Introduction to Information Technology 3
Environmental Science 3
IT Career Exploration 1]]>
Hi all!

I received my AAS from Pierpont and am now ready to continue the journey to a Bachelor's and I've been eyeing the BA in Psychology from UMPI. I'm not sure what the next step should be -- should I take some courses from Study.com before applying? I'm not exactly sure what would be accepted towards the BA and what would still be outstanding. 

I also want to apply for financial aid but need to make sure I do all of this on the right timeline. I found this Degree Plan but not sure if it's up to date. If it is, it looks like I'd have to take most of the upper level credit at UMPI. 


Can you advise please?Smile
Thanks!


Here's all of my credits for reference: 

CUNY York College (attended in person)/San Juan College (attended online) Total Credits: 35

SPCH 101 COMM IN CONTEMP SOC 3.0 B
SD 101 DEV IND LIF STYLE 1 1.0 P
ENG 125 COMP 2 WITH LIT 4.0 A
PSY 102 PERSN & SOC PROCESS 3.0 A
ASTR 111 PLANETS,MOONS,COMET 3.0 B
ENG 200 UNDERSTANDING LIT 3.0 A
GEOL 120 OCEANIC ENVIRONMENT 3.0 D
HIST 113 BIRTH OF EUROPE 3.0 B
COSC-111 COMPUTER LITERACY 3.00 A
ECED-225 CHILD GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT 3.00 A
PSYC-230 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 3.00  A
SOCI-110 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY 3.00 A

Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:
 
Sophia Total Credits: 44

Visual Communications 3
The Essentials of Managing Conflict 1 
Developing Effective Teams 1
Introduction to Nutrition 3
Introduction to Business 3
Introduction to Ethics 3
Art History II 3
Art History I 3
Foundations of Statistics 2
Macroeconomics 3
Microeconomics  3
Project Management 3
Lifespan Development 3
Introduction to Web Development 3
Introduction to Information Technology 3
Environmental Science 3
IT Career Exploration 1]]> <![CDATA[Options for completing a Master's degree in Education?]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Options-for-completing-a-Master-s-degree-in-Education Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:16:43 +0000 amos316]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Options-for-completing-a-Master-s-degree-in-Education We had her credentials evaluated in 2023frpm SpanTran, and her official report states:
  • Undergraduate: Bachelor’s degree in elementary education (with a concentration in mathematics).
  • Graduate: Completion of 36 semester credit hours of graduate study in educational administration (evaluated as equivalent to a regionally-accredited US institution).
We are trying to figure out her best options for completing her Master's degree without starting from scratch. I have briefly looked into competency-based programs like UMPI and WGU, but I wanted to ask those with more experience:
[*]Any advice, school recommendations, or alternative pathways would be greatly appreciated!]]> We had her credentials evaluated in 2023frpm SpanTran, and her official report states:
  • Undergraduate: Bachelor’s degree in elementary education (with a concentration in mathematics).
  • Graduate: Completion of 36 semester credit hours of graduate study in educational administration (evaluated as equivalent to a regionally-accredited US institution).
We are trying to figure out her best options for completing her Master's degree without starting from scratch. I have briefly looked into competency-based programs like UMPI and WGU, but I wanted to ask those with more experience:
[*]Any advice, school recommendations, or alternative pathways would be greatly appreciated!]]> <![CDATA[Best Low-Cost Path to a U.S. Bachelor's or Associate]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Best-Low-Cost-Path-to-a-U-S-Bachelor-s-or-Associate Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:35:15 +0000 akr680]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Best-Low-Cost-Path-to-a-U-S-Bachelor-s-or-Associate Hello everyone,
I'm looking for advice on the most affordable way to earn a regionally accredited U.S. degree.
My background:
  • Foreign BBA degree
  • Foreign MBA degree
  • Large number of ACE-recommended credits on my Credly/ACE transcript, including courses from Sophia, Study.com, StraighterLine, TEEX, and others. My transcript contains coursework in:
    • Business
    • Accounting
    • Economics
    • Finance
    • Marketing
    • Management
    • Project Management
    • Information Technology
    • Computer Science
    • Databases
    • Software Engineering
    • Python
    • General Education subjects (History, Government, Communication, Religion, Anthropology, Ethics, etc.) 

My goal is to obtain a U.S. degree at the lowest possible cost while maximizing transfer credit from both:
  1. My foreign BBA/MBA (after evaluation if needed), and
  2. My ACE transcript credits.

I'm interested in recommendations for:
  • Cheapest accredited U.S. Bachelor's programs
  • Degree-completion programs
  • Competency-based programs
  • Schools that accept the most ACE credits
  • Schools that accept evaluated foreign degrees
  • Fastest path to graduation


.pdf   Compressed from academic_transcript_redacted.pdf (Size: 1.15 MB / Downloads: 32) ]]> Hello everyone,
I'm looking for advice on the most affordable way to earn a regionally accredited U.S. degree.
My background:
  • Foreign BBA degree
  • Foreign MBA degree
  • Large number of ACE-recommended credits on my Credly/ACE transcript, including courses from Sophia, Study.com, StraighterLine, TEEX, and others. My transcript contains coursework in:
    • Business
    • Accounting
    • Economics
    • Finance
    • Marketing
    • Management
    • Project Management
    • Information Technology
    • Computer Science
    • Databases
    • Software Engineering
    • Python
    • General Education subjects (History, Government, Communication, Religion, Anthropology, Ethics, etc.) 

My goal is to obtain a U.S. degree at the lowest possible cost while maximizing transfer credit from both:
  1. My foreign BBA/MBA (after evaluation if needed), and
  2. My ACE transcript credits.

I'm interested in recommendations for:
  • Cheapest accredited U.S. Bachelor's programs
  • Degree-completion programs
  • Competency-based programs
  • Schools that accept the most ACE credits
  • Schools that accept evaluated foreign degrees
  • Fastest path to graduation


.pdf   Compressed from academic_transcript_redacted.pdf (Size: 1.15 MB / Downloads: 32) ]]> <![CDATA[Credit recognition for EU Bachelor’s degree: looking for flexible online Master’s pat]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Credit-recognition-for-EU-Bachelor%E2%80%99s-degree-looking-for-flexible-online-Master%E2%80%99s-pat Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:16:18 +0000 acajka]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Credit-recognition-for-EU-Bachelor%E2%80%99s-degree-looking-for-flexible-online-Master%E2%80%99s-pat I would appreciate any advice or experiences regarding credit recognition and admission to a master’s programme in the EU.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in IT from an EU institution, officially worth 240 ECTS credits. During my studies, however, I completed additional courses and academic requirements, so my total number of earned credits is 303 ECTS.
In terms of workload and total credits, this is close to the level normally associated with a master’s degree. However, I do not formally hold a master’s diploma, which is the issue I am currently trying to solve.
My goal is to continue to doctoral studies, but most PhD programmes require a completed master’s degree as a formal admission requirement. Because of this, I am looking for an accredited EU master’s programme that could recognise as many of my already earned additional ECTS credits as possible.
Ideally, I would like to find a programme where most of the requirements could be transferred or recognised, leaving only the master’s thesis, or perhaps one or two additional courses if absolutely necessary.
It would also be very important for the programme to be available online or mostly distance-based, as I am employed full-time and cannot regularly attend classes on campus.
In short: I have an EU Bachelor’s degree in IT with 240 ECTS, a total of 303 earned ECTS, and I am looking for an accredited EU master’s pathway that could help me formally obtain a master’s degree without repeating coursework I have already completed.
Has anyone had a similar experience, or does anyone know of universities or programmes in the EU that are flexible with ECTS recognition and offer online or distance-learning options?
Thank you in advance for any concrete advice or recommendations. Huh]]> I would appreciate any advice or experiences regarding credit recognition and admission to a master’s programme in the EU.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in IT from an EU institution, officially worth 240 ECTS credits. During my studies, however, I completed additional courses and academic requirements, so my total number of earned credits is 303 ECTS.
In terms of workload and total credits, this is close to the level normally associated with a master’s degree. However, I do not formally hold a master’s diploma, which is the issue I am currently trying to solve.
My goal is to continue to doctoral studies, but most PhD programmes require a completed master’s degree as a formal admission requirement. Because of this, I am looking for an accredited EU master’s programme that could recognise as many of my already earned additional ECTS credits as possible.
Ideally, I would like to find a programme where most of the requirements could be transferred or recognised, leaving only the master’s thesis, or perhaps one or two additional courses if absolutely necessary.
It would also be very important for the programme to be available online or mostly distance-based, as I am employed full-time and cannot regularly attend classes on campus.
In short: I have an EU Bachelor’s degree in IT with 240 ECTS, a total of 303 earned ECTS, and I am looking for an accredited EU master’s pathway that could help me formally obtain a master’s degree without repeating coursework I have already completed.
Has anyone had a similar experience, or does anyone know of universities or programmes in the EU that are flexible with ECTS recognition and offer online or distance-learning options?
Thank you in advance for any concrete advice or recommendations. Huh]]> <![CDATA[Time to finish my bachelors]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Time-to-finish-my-bachelors Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:54:16 +0000 RejuvenationOclock]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Time-to-finish-my-bachelors This is a follow-up to a thread I made awhile back, wherein I your advice led me to get my PP AAS and gave me some good direction beyond that. I come to you again seeking advice on finishing a bachelor's.

Your Location: Virginia, USA
Your Age: 31
What kind of degree do you want?: Bachelors in Business and/or bachelors in CS
Current Regional Accredited Credits:

Virginia Commonwealth University, 34 Credits
https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...-completed
I listed them out in my first thread, had to cut them here for the character limit.

Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:
50

34 RA + 50 ACE =84 Current Total Credits

Budget: Cheaper is better, I expect I'll have to spend a few grand. Would also prefer knowing costs upfront (like if a course is advertised $500, it’s $500, not $500 plus a $200 homework website account and $250 book)

Commitments: I work full time M-F.

Dedicated time to study: I can study during the week after work and on the weekends.

Timeline: Would like to finish before next summer
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: I probably make too much to be offered assistance, but I'd take whatever may be available.

Introduction: Hello, I started with biochemical engineering at VCU in Fall 2013. The first year went pretty well (other than I had to retake one class (Chem II) over the summer). I had to take out some big loans for the first year, but thought I’d sorted things out for my second year to where my expenses would be mostly covered. Unfortunately, I misunderstood my loan/grants situation, and had to come up with over $10K that semester. I tried not buying the textbooks, skipping classes trying to work, but the end result was I got the money but didn’t pass the classes. I decided I’d get a job and save up a year or two, then come back.

Well, 10 years later, I'd worked my way up to a decent job, but had not gone back to school. I posted on this forum and was told that getting the Pierpont AAS was a good way to get an associate's, and then I could look at TESU following that. So I got the Pierpont degree 9.5 years late, but then got a bit lazy and have slowly chipped away at a couple more Sophia courses. 

So when I initially posted, I was advised to look at the 'Computer Science BSBA CIS Double Degree Plan'  https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Sa...egree_Plan

When the guide was written, the plan was that you would get a 'Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science', and a 'Bachelor of Science in Business Administration In Computer Information Systems'. However, TESU has since changed it so the second degree is now a 'Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems'; the 'Business Administration' part is no longer mentioned. 


I'm really liking the idea of having one degree that is ostensibly for computer science and one that is for business (even though the second one still has business classes, the name doesn't state it), instead of having a BA and a BS that both say they are for computer stuff.

So, I'm thinking I'd like to keep the BA in CS, and switch the BSBA to be in Operations Management instead, as it's a bit related to my work, so some stuff might come easily, and I'd learn a good bit that could be directly applicable to moving up at work. 

Awhile back, I'd scheduled a call with an academic advisor to discuss this, and was told I can't have more than 9 credits apply to 2 areas of study, so I'd need 42 extra credits to complete a second degree. Unfortunately I had to get off the phone a little early before we could get into the math, but I wasn't sure how only being able to have 9 credits apply to 2 areas of study meant i needed 42 extra credits. So I checked the guide, which says:

"Once you meet the requirements for a BA Computer Science degree, you would only need 4 more courses + the business capstone to have a degree in BSBA CIS.(Now BS CIS)."

 and

"Once you have a Computer Science degree, a Business Administration degree becomes much more valuable than any technology-related degree. You need 7 more courses, plus the business capstone, to earn a BSBA degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing or Operations Management. Sample double degree plans for Finance and Marketing are included in this degree program.".

So here it's saying I'd need 4 or 7 more courses plus a capstone to get the second degree, which doesn't add up to 42 credits, so I'm a little perplexed still as to what exactly I need to complete for 2 degrees.

So right now, my plan is to focus on getting all the non-TESU classes complete for the BSBA in Ops MGMT, since i have a fairly straightforward path on that. At the same time, assuming I figure out I can indeed get the BA in CS as well without too much extra time/money, I'll do the CS non-TESU classes. Then I'll do the 15 credit TESU term to finish both the BSBA and BA. 

Questions-
1. How many extra courses does the second degree require? The advisor said 42 credits, but I didn't understand his math, and the guide says 8 courses, but maybe that's just for those specific degrees?
2. I saw someone mention UMPI when I asked about this, how does what they have compare with this?
3. Any other suggestions/issues/thoughts on the plan? Should I alter the 2 degrees I've picked?
4. If I'm now wealthy enough that I can pay for this upfront, is there any reason to bother looking at financial aid stuff? I wouldn't need loans so I assume there's no benefit.

Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks!]]> This is a follow-up to a thread I made awhile back, wherein I your advice led me to get my PP AAS and gave me some good direction beyond that. I come to you again seeking advice on finishing a bachelor's.

Your Location: Virginia, USA
Your Age: 31
What kind of degree do you want?: Bachelors in Business and/or bachelors in CS
Current Regional Accredited Credits:

Virginia Commonwealth University, 34 Credits
https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...-completed
I listed them out in my first thread, had to cut them here for the character limit.

Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:
50

34 RA + 50 ACE =84 Current Total Credits

Budget: Cheaper is better, I expect I'll have to spend a few grand. Would also prefer knowing costs upfront (like if a course is advertised $500, it’s $500, not $500 plus a $200 homework website account and $250 book)

Commitments: I work full time M-F.

Dedicated time to study: I can study during the week after work and on the weekends.

Timeline: Would like to finish before next summer
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: I probably make too much to be offered assistance, but I'd take whatever may be available.

Introduction: Hello, I started with biochemical engineering at VCU in Fall 2013. The first year went pretty well (other than I had to retake one class (Chem II) over the summer). I had to take out some big loans for the first year, but thought I’d sorted things out for my second year to where my expenses would be mostly covered. Unfortunately, I misunderstood my loan/grants situation, and had to come up with over $10K that semester. I tried not buying the textbooks, skipping classes trying to work, but the end result was I got the money but didn’t pass the classes. I decided I’d get a job and save up a year or two, then come back.

Well, 10 years later, I'd worked my way up to a decent job, but had not gone back to school. I posted on this forum and was told that getting the Pierpont AAS was a good way to get an associate's, and then I could look at TESU following that. So I got the Pierpont degree 9.5 years late, but then got a bit lazy and have slowly chipped away at a couple more Sophia courses. 

So when I initially posted, I was advised to look at the 'Computer Science BSBA CIS Double Degree Plan'  https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Sa...egree_Plan

When the guide was written, the plan was that you would get a 'Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science', and a 'Bachelor of Science in Business Administration In Computer Information Systems'. However, TESU has since changed it so the second degree is now a 'Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems'; the 'Business Administration' part is no longer mentioned. 


I'm really liking the idea of having one degree that is ostensibly for computer science and one that is for business (even though the second one still has business classes, the name doesn't state it), instead of having a BA and a BS that both say they are for computer stuff.

So, I'm thinking I'd like to keep the BA in CS, and switch the BSBA to be in Operations Management instead, as it's a bit related to my work, so some stuff might come easily, and I'd learn a good bit that could be directly applicable to moving up at work. 

Awhile back, I'd scheduled a call with an academic advisor to discuss this, and was told I can't have more than 9 credits apply to 2 areas of study, so I'd need 42 extra credits to complete a second degree. Unfortunately I had to get off the phone a little early before we could get into the math, but I wasn't sure how only being able to have 9 credits apply to 2 areas of study meant i needed 42 extra credits. So I checked the guide, which says:

"Once you meet the requirements for a BA Computer Science degree, you would only need 4 more courses + the business capstone to have a degree in BSBA CIS.(Now BS CIS)."

 and

"Once you have a Computer Science degree, a Business Administration degree becomes much more valuable than any technology-related degree. You need 7 more courses, plus the business capstone, to earn a BSBA degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing or Operations Management. Sample double degree plans for Finance and Marketing are included in this degree program.".

So here it's saying I'd need 4 or 7 more courses plus a capstone to get the second degree, which doesn't add up to 42 credits, so I'm a little perplexed still as to what exactly I need to complete for 2 degrees.

So right now, my plan is to focus on getting all the non-TESU classes complete for the BSBA in Ops MGMT, since i have a fairly straightforward path on that. At the same time, assuming I figure out I can indeed get the BA in CS as well without too much extra time/money, I'll do the CS non-TESU classes. Then I'll do the 15 credit TESU term to finish both the BSBA and BA. 

Questions-
1. How many extra courses does the second degree require? The advisor said 42 credits, but I didn't understand his math, and the guide says 8 courses, but maybe that's just for those specific degrees?
2. I saw someone mention UMPI when I asked about this, how does what they have compare with this?
3. Any other suggestions/issues/thoughts on the plan? Should I alter the 2 degrees I've picked?
4. If I'm now wealthy enough that I can pay for this upfront, is there any reason to bother looking at financial aid stuff? I wouldn't need loans so I assume there's no benefit.

Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks!]]> <![CDATA[Completing TESU History BA]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Completing-TESU-History-BA Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:47:25 +0000 Wayne195]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Completing-TESU-History-BA
What I'm most concerned about presently is the 15 residency credits that are required with TESU. I understand that the capstone is included in that, and TECEP's don't don't qualify. Therefore, I have basically have 12 credits(4 classes) to take as part of the remaining 27 credits for my degree. 

Here's a spreadsheet someone on here had helped me compile when I was pursuing this a few years ago for reference. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...id=0#gid=0]]>
What I'm most concerned about presently is the 15 residency credits that are required with TESU. I understand that the capstone is included in that, and TECEP's don't don't qualify. Therefore, I have basically have 12 credits(4 classes) to take as part of the remaining 27 credits for my degree. 

Here's a spreadsheet someone on here had helped me compile when I was pursuing this a few years ago for reference. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...id=0#gid=0]]> <![CDATA[Help=how value SCQF11+ Italy MU2 master by UK ENIC ?]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Help-how-value-SCQF11-Italy-MU2-master-by-UK-ENIC Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:27:08 +0000 pine333]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Help-how-value-SCQF11-Italy-MU2-master-by-UK-ENIC
This information is crucial as I am planning to apply for an EngD programme, and I want to ensure my qualifications meet the necessary entry requirements.]]>
This information is crucial as I am planning to apply for an EngD programme, and I want to ensure my qualifications meet the necessary entry requirements.]]> <![CDATA[Degree eval query]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Degree-eval-query Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:23:57 +0000 joebloggs]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Degree-eval-query Texas Engineering Extension Service
Basic Property Technician
PASS
3
Death Investigation
PASS
3
InstantCert.com
American Government
Business Ethics
Sophia Learning, LLC
US History II
PASS
3
2021/06
Art History I
PASS
3
2021/07
Introduction To Ethics
PASS
3
2021/07
Developing Effective Teams
PASS
1
2021/07
Introduction to Business
PASS
3
2021/07
The Essentials of Managing Conflict
PASS
1
2021/07
US History I
PASS
3
2021/07
Microeconomics
PASS
3
2021/07
Conflict Resolution
PASS
3
2021/08
Macroeconomics
PASS
3
2021/08
Environmental Science
PASS
3
2021/08
Project Management
PASS
3
2021/08
Visual Communication
PASS
3
2021/08
Art History II
PASS
3
2021/09
Introduction to Information Technology
PASS
3
2021/09
Accounting
PASS
3
2021/09
Introduction to Psychology
PASS
3
2021/10
Human Biology
PASS
3
2022/04
Introduction to Nutrition
PASS
3
2022/12
Microbiology
PASS
3
2022/9
Anatomy & Physiology I
PASS
3
2024/4
Introduction to Web Development
PASS
3
2024/4
Lifespan Development
PASS
3
2024/4
Managerial Accounting
PASS
3
2024/4
Introduction to Chemistry
PASS
3
2024/4
Principles of Finance
PASS
3
2024/4
Study.Com
Health 101: Principles of Health
PASS
3
Philosophy 102: Ethics in America
PASS
3
Arizona State University

Introduction to Health & Wellness
A
3
2021/08
Europe & the Mediterranean: Ancient & Medieval
A
3
2021/08
Business Technology Fundamentals
PASS
1
2022/02
Human Origins
A
3
2024

MID AMERICAN CHRISTIAN
College Readiness
Pass
1
 
  
 
 
 
 ]]> Texas Engineering Extension Service
Basic Property Technician
PASS
3
Death Investigation
PASS
3
InstantCert.com
American Government
Business Ethics
Sophia Learning, LLC
US History II
PASS
3
2021/06
Art History I
PASS
3
2021/07
Introduction To Ethics
PASS
3
2021/07
Developing Effective Teams
PASS
1
2021/07
Introduction to Business
PASS
3
2021/07
The Essentials of Managing Conflict
PASS
1
2021/07
US History I
PASS
3
2021/07
Microeconomics
PASS
3
2021/07
Conflict Resolution
PASS
3
2021/08
Macroeconomics
PASS
3
2021/08
Environmental Science
PASS
3
2021/08
Project Management
PASS
3
2021/08
Visual Communication
PASS
3
2021/08
Art History II
PASS
3
2021/09
Introduction to Information Technology
PASS
3
2021/09
Accounting
PASS
3
2021/09
Introduction to Psychology
PASS
3
2021/10
Human Biology
PASS
3
2022/04
Introduction to Nutrition
PASS
3
2022/12
Microbiology
PASS
3
2022/9
Anatomy & Physiology I
PASS
3
2024/4
Introduction to Web Development
PASS
3
2024/4
Lifespan Development
PASS
3
2024/4
Managerial Accounting
PASS
3
2024/4
Introduction to Chemistry
PASS
3
2024/4
Principles of Finance
PASS
3
2024/4
Study.Com
Health 101: Principles of Health
PASS
3
Philosophy 102: Ethics in America
PASS
3
Arizona State University

Introduction to Health & Wellness
A
3
2021/08
Europe & the Mediterranean: Ancient & Medieval
A
3
2021/08
Business Technology Fundamentals
PASS
1
2022/02
Human Origins
A
3
2024

MID AMERICAN CHRISTIAN
College Readiness
Pass
1
 
  
 
 
 
 ]]> <![CDATA[Review credits and help with selecting credits]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Review-credits-and-help-with-selecting-credits Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:56:24 +0000 BR3_26]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Review-credits-and-help-with-selecting-credits Your Location: Missouri
Your Age:45
What kind of degree do you want?: IT degree in networking or general IT management.
Current Regional Accredited Credits: 0
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:



Sophia.org
College Algebra
Sophia.org
Introduction to Psychology
Sophia.org
Developing Effective Teams
Sophia.org
Introduction to Sociology
Sophia.org
The Essentials of Managing Conflict
Sophia.org
Conflict Resolution
Sophia.org
Visual Communications
Sophia.org
Ancient Greek Philosophers
Sophia.org
Approaches to Studying Religions
Sophia.org
Environmental Science
Sophia.org
Project Management
Sophia.org
Introduction to Information Technology
Sophia.org
U.S. History I
Sophia.org
Introduction to Business
Sophia.org
Introduction to Nutrition
Sophia.org
Lifespan Development
Sophia.org
Macroeconomics
Sophia.org
Microeconomics
Sophia.org
Principles of Finance
Sophia.org
Art History II
Sophia.org
Financial Accounting
Sophia.org
Managerial Accounting
Sophia.org
Precalculus
Sophia.org
Introduction to Statistics
Sophia.org
Introduction to Ethics
Sophia.org
Calculus I
straighterline.com/
English 101


Any certifications or military experience?: Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
Budget: 3-4K 
Commitments: Work full time.
Dedicated time to study: 5 hours per week
Timeline: 1 - 2 years
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: None


I am looking for a degree focused in Information Technology. I have over 20 years of experience as a network engineer and would like to have a degree focused in that. I am open to any of the major schools such as Thomas Edison and WGU. I would like to not write a lot of papers as part of the degree process.




I have completed most of the courses from Sophia.org and have lots of my general ed credits through them. I have just signed up for StraighterLine.com. What other courses should I take with SL? Should I start looking at upper-level courses through study.com? I also would like to get the most credits possible for my CCIE and experience.]]> Your Location: Missouri
Your Age:45
What kind of degree do you want?: IT degree in networking or general IT management.
Current Regional Accredited Credits: 0
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:



Sophia.org
College Algebra
Sophia.org
Introduction to Psychology
Sophia.org
Developing Effective Teams
Sophia.org
Introduction to Sociology
Sophia.org
The Essentials of Managing Conflict
Sophia.org
Conflict Resolution
Sophia.org
Visual Communications
Sophia.org
Ancient Greek Philosophers
Sophia.org
Approaches to Studying Religions
Sophia.org
Environmental Science
Sophia.org
Project Management
Sophia.org
Introduction to Information Technology
Sophia.org
U.S. History I
Sophia.org
Introduction to Business
Sophia.org
Introduction to Nutrition
Sophia.org
Lifespan Development
Sophia.org
Macroeconomics
Sophia.org
Microeconomics
Sophia.org
Principles of Finance
Sophia.org
Art History II
Sophia.org
Financial Accounting
Sophia.org
Managerial Accounting
Sophia.org
Precalculus
Sophia.org
Introduction to Statistics
Sophia.org
Introduction to Ethics
Sophia.org
Calculus I
straighterline.com/
English 101


Any certifications or military experience?: Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
Budget: 3-4K 
Commitments: Work full time.
Dedicated time to study: 5 hours per week
Timeline: 1 - 2 years
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: None


I am looking for a degree focused in Information Technology. I have over 20 years of experience as a network engineer and would like to have a degree focused in that. I am open to any of the major schools such as Thomas Edison and WGU. I would like to not write a lot of papers as part of the degree process.




I have completed most of the courses from Sophia.org and have lots of my general ed credits through them. I have just signed up for StraighterLine.com. What other courses should I take with SL? Should I start looking at upper-level courses through study.com? I also would like to get the most credits possible for my CCIE and experience.]]>