We finally got the written eval for the Liberal Arts program and after this semester my son will still need 11 classes. They didn't accept 21 computer credits. Surprisingly, EC accepted more of his credits. I think we'll stick with TESC though, because we won't have to worry about upper division classes. Since he's not into math, science, history, he'll probably take a lot of psych and soc classes. If he does 5 courses in the spring, 2 over the summer, and 4 in the fall he'll be able to finish by a year from Dec. I don't want to pay the tuition until we're at the 1 year mark. I'd rather avoid extensions. With the basic plan that's ~$2500 for out of state students, you don't have to pay extra to transfer in the courses do you? As long as my son takes his courses in our home state, he gets 75% of the tuition paid. The one college he's currently enrolled in offers a lot of social science classes. Course, I'm not so sure I want how much I want him delving into adolescent psychology. ;-) In essence he'll have 141 credits when he gets his bachelors. I suppose I should go ahead and find out about him getting his AA or one of the others degrees from them. He already has two AS degrees, so maybe the AA would be better--if they let him.
>> Sounds like your plan is coming together. I wouldn't worry about another associates degree. As long as your son is taking courses in similar subjects, he might be able to add in a few CLEPs and knock out major credit.
That makes sense--the difference between the BA and BSc in liberal arts. Um, as far as CLEP, I don't think he'll want to do any although I suppose I could see what's available. However, he already has a lot of general ed classes. Now if he could have done FEMA courses, he would have jumped on it. Even with the computer classes, he could have tested out of some but decided to go ahead and take the course. I guess on the plus side, TESC pulled his three "B" classes out, so that won't be a part of his gpa--not that it's really important.
Question--I thought I read somewhere on this board that TESC, although they don't require upper division classes, requires that a certain number of courses be taken at a 4 year college. I couldn't find anything in the catalog to that effect. I did read that in the concentration there can only be (2) 100 level courses and the rest have to be 200, 300, or 400 level. Did I misunderstand? Thanks!
There is an upper limit on the number of transfer credits from 2-year colleges. At the moment I cannot locate the specific number of credit hours, but there is a limit of 2 courses (6 credit hours) at the 100-level that can be applied to the area of concentration. If you are up against the limit of transfer credits from a 2-year college, might I suggest you look into courses at University of North Dakota. The courses start monthly with 9 months to complete them and you could stagger the start dates. You do not need any 300 or 400 level at Thomas Edison State College; 200 level courses are sufficient. Some 100 level courses at University X map to 200 or higher level courses at Thomas Edison State College.
That's where I'm confused. The college's he's taking classes from both offer bachelor's degrees and have an abundance of classes at the 200 level and above. The one has "community college" as part of its name but the other doesn't. The community college has a larger selection. I would mind looking into other colleges but with saving 75% tuition due to his scholarship, it behooves us to remain in our state.
The word college in the name of the school does not automatically classify it as a 2-year institution if that school also offers bachelor degrees, presumably 4-year degrees rather than 2+2 degrees (degree completion only). Call Thomas Edison State College and ask whether the school is categorized as a 2-year or 4-year degree granting institution.
>> Exactly- if TESC considers it 4 year, you have nothing to worry about- there is no cap. I believe the cap is 80 community college /2 year college / Junior college credits. That has nothing to do with 100/200 level courses you use for your degree, only that the number of credits be fewer than 80. Additionally, there are 100/200+ level requirements for his degree plan, but they are separate issues to plan out. Technically, the only place 200+ level comes into play is in the "major" which is 33 credits. TESC allows 6 credits at the 100 level, which means only 27 credits out of the ENTIRE 120 need to be 200 level or higher. Please do check the college catalog carefully as there are some distribution requirements, as well as maximum and minimum allowances within each of the liberal arts areas. He should consider trying at least one CLEP/DSST exam before ruling out the option all together. While it seems a bit intimidating, a well prepared student will do fine. There are several exams that would meet the 200+ level requirement which would help solve the tuition issue.
TESC also offers courses that your son might like (e.g. nutrition, film): http://www.tesc.edu/listallc.php?type=GS These may be more expensive than you like but at least they are from a 4-year college.
Thanks for the suggestions on some of the classes TESC offers. Funny, huh....computer and social science classes. I think he's tired of the computer classes though and doesn't really want to work in that industry. So much for the AS degrees! I wish I could find the rule on the cap of community college credits. I have their 2008-2009 hard copy catalog. I also emailed them about the question rather than call, so I would get a response in writing. I need to find out before he takes too many more classes.
Found it. I did a search with their online catalog. Page 112: Transfer Credits from Two-Year Colleges Baccalaureate degree candidates may transfer up to 80 credits from a junior, county or community college. And that's it! So...before I map out too many classes for him, we need to find out the status of the colleges here.
It has been over four weeks and I finally received a packet from TESC. The packet is to inform me that I have been accepted into the college. I was given a student number and can get into the "myEdison" area on their web site. Will I be able to access my transcript review from myEdison? Thanks, Jim
They should have sent you an email with your ID number and how to access the evaluation, BUT the eval won't be there for 4-6 after they get all your transcripts. At least that's the way it was with my son and I'm still waiting on my own eval. I did check online re: the status of the colleges my ds has attended and the one that he's received 27 credits from is considered a 4 year since 2002. Unfortunately, the cc has a LOT of psych and soc offerings and a user friendly system. Guess I need to look around and see what's available.
You can view your transcript arrivals and the most recent evaluation of credit hours against a particular degree plan through myEdison. The student number is the userid and the first 8 digits of your SSN is the password - I think that is the default password. You can also verify your mailing address on myEdison.
>> Jim, yes. So to www.tesc.edu and at the very bottom is the myEdison icon. Enter in your student ID, and your password is the last 4 of your ss#. Once you are signed in, you can explore the various tabs, and the "academic evaluation" is where you will find your transcript review.
