Originally posted by SteveFoerster Yes, here it is.
Thanks Steve, I will also be applying to Charter Oak soon. Does this autobiography need to be done before or after the student is accepted.
Also, in case anyone remebers, there was another guy who posted his Autobiography in here (COSC ), I think his Bachelors was in Business with a concentration in Spanish. I want my B.A. to be in Liberal Studies with a Concentration in Spanish as well. If anyone happens to remember who that was, please advise. I have tried the search feature to no avail.
Thanks,
Abner
Charter Oak State College
Charter Oak State College
Charter Oak is a small liberal arts college, part of the Connecticut state college system. It was established to provide options for rapid degree completion. You can earn an accredited bachelor's degree in as little as a few months through exam-based competency assessment, take online classes, and many more options. An excellent choice, and a perennial DegreeInfo favorite school.
The school is part of the Connecticut State system and is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation.
A.A. Cypress B.S. - California Coast University, M.B.A. - Aspen University
"If a Samurai's head were to be suddenly cut off, he should be able to perform one more action with certainty" - Hagakure
Actually, it's supposed to be done when the student nears graduation. If you're still in the admissions process, don't worry about your Academic Autobiography at all.
(Unless, of course, you're applying and expect to transfer in 120 credits right away and graduate. I understand that occasionally happens at the Big 3 .)
-=Steve=-
Charter Oak State College
Charter Oak State College
Charter Oak is a small liberal arts college, part of the Connecticut state college system. It was established to provide options for rapid degree completion. You can earn an accredited bachelor's degree in as little as a few months through exam-based competency assessment, take online classes, and many more options. An excellent choice, and a perennial DegreeInfo favorite school.
The school is part of the Connecticut State system and is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation.
Originally posted by SteveFoerster Actually, it's supposed to be done when the student nears graduation. If you're still in the admissions process, don't worry about your Academic Autobiography at all.
(Unless, of course, you're applying and expect to transfer in 120 credits right away and graduate. I understand that occasionally happens at the Big 3 .)
-=Steve=-
Ok, thanks. I am hoping to transfer in and then only need between 15-20 units/credits which I can hopefully test out pretty quickly.
How long (how many pages) is the academic autobiography? Do they help you with it, etc?
Just wondering,
Thanks,
Abner :)
I came home sick from work today with a fever, so please forgive any spelling errors, he he he!
Charter Oak State College
Charter Oak State College
Charter Oak is a small liberal arts college, part of the Connecticut state college system. It was established to provide options for rapid degree completion. You can earn an accredited bachelor's degree in as little as a few months through exam-based competency assessment, take online classes, and many more options. An excellent choice, and a perennial DegreeInfo favorite school.
The school is part of the Connecticut State system and is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation.
A.A. Cypress B.S. - California Coast University, M.B.A. - Aspen University
"If a Samurai's head were to be suddenly cut off, he should be able to perform one more action with certainty" - Hagakure
I just graduated from COSC in May. For me it was a pretty quick process. I first applied in January, needing only 1 class (3 credits) to meet graduation requirements. Once admitted, you have to submit your resume and your Concentration Plan of Study (CPS) to be approved by faculty. Once the degree plan you are seeking is approved, then you matriculate (You have 1 year from the date you matriculate to finish your requirements or you will have to pay a renewal fee!) Since I only had 3 credits left, I began writing my Academic Autobiography right away. It took me 2 times before mine was finally approved. It took about two weeks to get the results back both times. The only help that my Academic Counselor gave me was she told me about: www.etutoring.org
These guys are a great resource because you can submit your Academic Autobiography to them, and they provide you with valuable feedback on how to improve your paper. It has to be 750 - 1000 words in length (mine ended up being 3 1/2 pages, double spaced), and it must score at least 70 according to their grading criteria. Once you get this approved, it is a load off your shoulders & and the rest is easy. Just finish up your classes, pay your graduation fee, and graduate! Hope this helps!
SMALLS
Charter Oak State College
Charter Oak State College
Charter Oak is a small liberal arts college, part of the Connecticut state college system. It was established to provide options for rapid degree completion. You can earn an accredited bachelor's degree in as little as a few months through exam-based competency assessment, take online classes, and many more options. An excellent choice, and a perennial DegreeInfo favorite school.
The school is part of the Connecticut State system and is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation.
I just graduated from COSC in May. For me it was a pretty quick process. I first applied in January, needing only 1 class (3 credits) to meet graduation requirements. Once admitted, you have to submit your resume and your Concentration Plan of Study (CPS) to be approved by faculty. Once the degree plan you are seeking is approved, then you matriculate (You have 1 year from the date you matriculate to finish your requirements or you will have to pay a renewal fee!) Since I only had 3 credits left, I began writing my Academic Autobiography right away. It took me 2 times before mine was finally approved. It took about two weeks to get the results back both times. The only help that my Academic Counselor gave me was she told me about: www.etutoring.org
These guys are a great resource because you can submit your Academic Autobiography to them, and they provide you with valuable feedback on how to improve your paper. It has to be 750 - 1000 words in length (mine ended up being 3 1/2 pages, double spaced), and it must score at least 70 according to their grading criteria. Once you get this approved, it is a load off your shoulders & and the rest is easy. Just finish up your classes, pay your graduation fee, and graduate! Hope this helps!
SMALLS
Thanks for the great info. Smalls,
I will store that etutoring link away for future reference. Thanks, I was not aware you had to pay a renewal fee at COSC , I might just go ahead and take a couple more DANTES for good measure, if I end up not needing them, that's ok too.
Abner :)
Charter Oak State College
Charter Oak State College
Charter Oak is a small liberal arts college, part of the Connecticut state college system. It was established to provide options for rapid degree completion. You can earn an accredited bachelor's degree in as little as a few months through exam-based competency assessment, take online classes, and many more options. An excellent choice, and a perennial DegreeInfo favorite school.
The school is part of the Connecticut State system and is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation.
A.A. Cypress B.S. - California Coast University, M.B.A. - Aspen University
"If a Samurai's head were to be suddenly cut off, he should be able to perform one more action with certainty" - Hagakure
I just graduated from COSC in May. For me it was a pretty quick process. I first applied in January, needing only 1 class (3 credits) to meet graduation requirements. Once admitted, you have to submit your resume and your Concentration Plan of Study (CPS) to be approved by faculty. Once the degree plan you are seeking is approved, then you matriculate (You have 1 year from the date you matriculate to finish your requirements or you will have to pay a renewal fee!) Since I only had 3 credits left, I began writing my Academic Autobiography right away. It took me 2 times before mine was finally approved. It took about two weeks to get the results back both times. The only help that my Academic Counselor gave me was she told me about: www.etutoring.org
These guys are a great resource because you can submit your Academic Autobiography to them, and they provide you with valuable feedback on how to improve your paper. It has to be 750 - 1000 words in length (mine ended up being 3 1/2 pages, double spaced), and it must score at least 70 according to their grading criteria. Once you get this approved, it is a load off your shoulders & and the rest is easy. Just finish up your classes, pay your graduation fee, and graduate! Hope this helps!
SMALLS
Hi smalls:
One more question. Is the object of a concentration to use one's past experience or skills? In other words, I wish to have my Bachelor's in General/Liberal Studies with a Concentration in Spanish. I have extensive experience in the private and public sector. I have always used my bilingual skills in one way or another. I also took Elementary Spanish at a J.C., and recently passed the upper level Spanish CLEP Test. On top of this, I am certified by the State as fluent in the Spanish Language. I would appreciate any thoughts.
Congrats on Graduating,
hopefully, I will be next.
P.S. did you go to the graduation?
Abner :)
Charter Oak State College
Charter Oak State College
Charter Oak is a small liberal arts college, part of the Connecticut state college system. It was established to provide options for rapid degree completion. You can earn an accredited bachelor's degree in as little as a few months through exam-based competency assessment, take online classes, and many more options. An excellent choice, and a perennial DegreeInfo favorite school.
The school is part of the Connecticut State system and is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation.
A.A. Cypress B.S. - California Coast University, M.B.A. - Aspen University
"If a Samurai's head were to be suddenly cut off, he should be able to perform one more action with certainty" - Hagakure
Is the object of a concentration to use one's past experience or skills?
It's good to do that if you can -- my concentration was Information Systems Studies because I already had a strong IT background, had taken a number of RA technical courses to transfer in, and could get 12 credit-hours for my MCSE certification. However, you can just as well select or design a concentration that is based on courses you would like to take in a subject you would like to learn.
In other words, I wish to have my Bachelor's in General/Liberal Studies with a Concentration in Spanish. I have extensive experience in the private and public sector. I have always used my bilingual skills in one way or another. I also took Elementary Spanish at a J.C., and recently passed the upper level Spanish CLEP Test. On top of this, I am certified by the State as fluent in the Spanish Language. I would appreciate any thoughts.
That one sounds good to me. Your academic advisor will help you tailor that. Note that there have been a number of threads here on getting as much credit as possible for foreign language fluency. I think the FLATS exam was one of the best -- even better than CLEP. There was something from BYU as well (unless that was the same thing.)
did you go to the graduation?
I know you were asking smalls, but I'll answer too. :) No, I didn't, as Connecticut was too far to go just for that. I expect to go when I get my Master's, but that's different in that I'm in a program at GWU and all my family is in nearby Northern Virginia.
-=Steve=-
Kaplan University
Kaplan University
Kaplan provides a variety of online degrees, such as Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degrees in Arts & Sciences, Business and Management, Criminal Justice, Teacher Education, Higher Education Studies, Health Sciences, Nursing, Legal Studies, IT & Technology, Fire Science and Emergency Management, Political Science, Public and Environmental Policy, and an assortment of Continuing Education programs.
The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation.
Ashford offers online MBA, bachelors, and masters in many fields, including Business, Accounting, Business Administration, International Business, Economics, Business Information Systems, Social and Criminal Justice, Communication, Early Childhood Education and Administration, Education and Public Policy, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Finance, Health Care Administration, HC Studies, Health and Human Services, History, Homeland Security and Emergency Mgmt, Human Resource Mgmt, Journalism, Communication, Operations Mgmt, Organizational Mgmt, Political Science, Psychology, Public Admin, Public Relations, Social Sciences, Sociology, Risk Management, Sports, Teacher Certification, Education, Health Care Administration, Organizational Management, Teaching & Learning with Technology, and Public Administration.
The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation.
Online degree programs from AIU help you acquire industry-current credentials in your field of interest. Many of our online degree programs offer concentrations in some of today's most in-demand professional fields, empowering you to tailor your education to address your specific career goals.
AIU offers degree programs in Business Administration, Education, Information Technology, Design, and Criminal Justice.
AIU is regionally accredidated, the most widely accepted form of accredidation.
Originally posted by SteveFoerster Is the object of a concentration to use one's past experience or skills?
It's good to do that if you can -- my concentration was Information Systems Studies because I already had a strong IT background, had taken a number of RA technical courses to transfer in, and could get 12 credit-hours for my MCSE certification. However, you can just as well select or design a concentration that is based on courses you would like to take in a subject you would like to learn.
In other words, I wish to have my Bachelor's in General/Liberal Studies with a Concentration in Spanish. I have extensive experience in the private and public sector. I have always used my bilingual skills in one way or another. I also took Elementary Spanish at a J.C., and recently passed the upper level Spanish CLEP Test. On top of this, I am certified by the State as fluent in the Spanish Language. I would appreciate any thoughts.
That one sounds good to me. Your academic advisor will help you tailor that. Note that there have been a number of threads here on getting as much credit as possible for foreign language fluency. I think the FLATS exam was one of the best -- even better than CLEP. There was something from BYU as well (unless that was the same thing.)
did you go to the graduation?
I know you were asking smalls, but I'll answer too. :) No, I didn't, as Connecticut was too far to go just for that. I expect to go when I get my Master's, but that's different in that I'm in a program at GWU and all my family is in nearby Northern Virginia.
-=Steve=-
Thanks for the info. Steve!
Congrats on graduating from COSC , that's awesome!!! you will have that Masters before you know it.
Abner :)
Kaplan University
Kaplan University
Kaplan provides a variety of online degrees, such as Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degrees in Arts & Sciences, Business and Management, Criminal Justice, Teacher Education, Higher Education Studies, Health Sciences, Nursing, Legal Studies, IT & Technology, Fire Science and Emergency Management, Political Science, Public and Environmental Policy, and an assortment of Continuing Education programs.
The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation.
Ashford offers online MBA, bachelors, and masters in many fields, including Business, Accounting, Business Administration, International Business, Economics, Business Information Systems, Social and Criminal Justice, Communication, Early Childhood Education and Administration, Education and Public Policy, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Finance, Health Care Administration, HC Studies, Health and Human Services, History, Homeland Security and Emergency Mgmt, Human Resource Mgmt, Journalism, Communication, Operations Mgmt, Organizational Mgmt, Political Science, Psychology, Public Admin, Public Relations, Social Sciences, Sociology, Risk Management, Sports, Teacher Certification, Education, Health Care Administration, Organizational Management, Teaching & Learning with Technology, and Public Administration.
The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation.
Online degree programs from AIU help you acquire industry-current credentials in your field of interest. Many of our online degree programs offer concentrations in some of today's most in-demand professional fields, empowering you to tailor your education to address your specific career goals.
AIU offers degree programs in Business Administration, Education, Information Technology, Design, and Criminal Justice.
AIU is regionally accredidated, the most widely accepted form of accredidation.
Charter Oak is a small liberal arts college, part of the Connecticut state college system. It was established to provide options for rapid degree completion. You can earn an accredited bachelor's degree in as little as a few months through exam-based competency assessment, take online classes, and many more options. An excellent choice, and a perennial DegreeInfo favorite school.
The school is part of the Connecticut State system and is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation.
A.A. Cypress B.S. - California Coast University, M.B.A. - Aspen University
"If a Samurai's head were to be suddenly cut off, he should be able to perform one more action with certainty" - Hagakure
Originally posted by SteveFoerster Thanks for the info. Steve!
No problem!
Congrats on graduating from COSC, that's awesome!!! you will have that Masters before you know it.
I'm sure I will. So Smalls, what about you? What are you doing next?
-=Steve=-
Steve:
One more question. How many units/credits does a concentration require?
Thanks,
Abner
A.A. Cypress B.S. - California Coast University, M.B.A. - Aspen University
"If a Samurai's head were to be suddenly cut off, he should be able to perform one more action with certainty" - Hagakure
I can answer that. I did a Criminal Justice concentration, and I had to have 36 credits with at least 15 upper division. Steve, I am currently applying to Walden University's MPA program.
SMALLS
Anna Maria College
Anna Maria College
Anna Maria offers online degrees for a Bachelor of Arts in Fire Science, Master of Arts in Fire Science and Administration, Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Emergency Mgmt, MPA in Fire Service & Admin, MPA in Justice Admin, and Master of Science in Emergency Management.
Anna Maria is regionally accredited by the New England Association. Regional accreditation is the most widely recognized form of accreditation.
Police and detectives pursue and apprehend individuals who break the law and then issue citations or give warnings. Most police officers patrol their jurisdictions and investigate any suspicious activity they notice. They also respond to calls from individuals. Detectives, who often are called agents or special agents, perform investigative duties such as gathering facts and collecting evidence. The daily activities of police and detectives vary with their occupational specialty—such as police officer, game warden, or detective—and whether they are working for a local, State, or Federal agency. Duties also differ substantially among various Federal agencies, which enforce different aspects of the law. Regardless of job duties or location, police officers and detectives at all levels must write reports and maintain meticulous records that will be needed if they testify in court.
Parole officers perform many of the same duties that probation officers perform. The difference is that parole officers supervise offenders who have been released from prison, whereas probation officers work with those who are sentenced to probation instead of prison. Pretrial services officers conduct pretrial investigations, the findings of which help determine whether suspects should be released before their trial. In most jurisdictions, probation is a county function and parole is a State function.
•Job opportunities are expected to be excellent.
•Employment growth, which is projected to be faster-than-average, is dependent on government funding.
•For parole or probation officers, a bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or a related field is usually required.
I can answer that. I did a Criminal Justice concentration, and I had to have 36 credits with at least 15 upper division. Steve, I am currently applying to Walden University's MPA program.
Anna Maria offers online degrees for a Bachelor of Arts in Fire Science, Master of Arts in Fire Science and Administration, Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Emergency Mgmt, MPA in Fire Service & Admin, MPA in Justice Admin, and Master of Science in Emergency Management.
Anna Maria is regionally accredited by the New England Association. Regional accreditation is the most widely recognized form of accreditation.
Police and detectives pursue and apprehend individuals who break the law and then issue citations or give warnings. Most police officers patrol their jurisdictions and investigate any suspicious activity they notice. They also respond to calls from individuals. Detectives, who often are called agents or special agents, perform investigative duties such as gathering facts and collecting evidence. The daily activities of police and detectives vary with their occupational specialty—such as police officer, game warden, or detective—and whether they are working for a local, State, or Federal agency. Duties also differ substantially among various Federal agencies, which enforce different aspects of the law. Regardless of job duties or location, police officers and detectives at all levels must write reports and maintain meticulous records that will be needed if they testify in court.
Parole officers perform many of the same duties that probation officers perform. The difference is that parole officers supervise offenders who have been released from prison, whereas probation officers work with those who are sentenced to probation instead of prison. Pretrial services officers conduct pretrial investigations, the findings of which help determine whether suspects should be released before their trial. In most jurisdictions, probation is a county function and parole is a State function.
•Job opportunities are expected to be excellent.
•Employment growth, which is projected to be faster-than-average, is dependent on government funding.
•For parole or probation officers, a bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or a related field is usually required.
A.A. Cypress B.S. - California Coast University, M.B.A. - Aspen University
"If a Samurai's head were to be suddenly cut off, he should be able to perform one more action with certainty" - Hagakure
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