Hi all, I am in my mid-20's right now and looking to get into law enforcement in NY. I am aware that there is a 60-credit requirement to serve and I am aware of the FEMA/CLEP/DSST exams to get the credits faster than a conventional method. However, my situation is a little bit different and I need some clarification. I went to college when i was 19 and lasted a year before I ended up on academic probation. That, in turn, limited my financial assistance and (long story short) I ended up being dismissed from the college. My GPA is somewhere around a 1.7 with 14.5 credits total. I am planning on doing as many FEMA tests as possible (41 credits I believe) and then taking the Spanish CLEP tests (I am fluent in Spanish). If any other credits are needed, I will take some DSST tests. I also plan on using TESC's credit bank to turn the exams into credits because it seems like the cheapest option. Now the part I am confused about: 1) Can I transfer the 14.5 credits over to TESC, and if so, will my GPA also transfer over? Will the NYPD see my previous GPA and require me to bring it up? 2) Do I need to open the credit bank first, or can I take all the FEMA/CLEP/DSST exams and then open the bank and transfer the credits over. 3) If the TESC credit bank doesn't have a GPA, does it satisfy the NYPD 2.0 GPA requirement? How does that work? I apologize for the long post but I wanted to be crystal clear to anyone that is reading. Any help would be greatly appreciated =)
maybe this has some interesting info http://www.degreeinfo.com/clep-dantes-other-exams-credit/37191-currently-have-31-credits-need-60-asap-best-route.html
Just an educated guess but I would assume the minimum 2.0 gpa is for your overall grade point average not individual classes. Maybe call the NYPD to find out? As far as earned credits I would recommend calling excelsior in Albany or COSC in Hartford to find out about entering into there respective programs. They would probably except any credit you have that is passing level or it might be better for you just to take the class over again. If you can pass the different available test's you could complete your goal in a year. I recomend reading Roger Habeck's story which is posted on the main page. http://www.degreeinfo.com/content/121-0-credits-accredited-bachelors-degree-12-months-roger-habeck-s-story.html
