degree plan help needed

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by Stitching Belle, Aug 18, 2011.

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  1. Stitching Belle

    Stitching Belle New Member

    Hello, I'm somewhat new here--I've actually been lurking (and unregistered) for a few years but I've decided to take the plunge and go back to school so I need some help. I'm a housewife, with no plans to pursue a graduate degree. I just want to finish what I started so long ago, as quickly and inexpensively as possible.

    I'm not sure which of the Big 3 would be my best option, so any advice on that subject will be much appreciated. Also--I don't care what the degree is 'in' as long as it's a BA or BS!

    I've complied a list of the credits I've already earned at other B&M schools. Anyone care to give me any suggestions about what I'm missing and what tests I should consider taking?

    All classes are 3 hours, and there are 4 classes with a D grade, I've indicated which ones they are.

    Thank you for any advice you can give me.

    ACC 1213 Principles of Accounting 1
    ACC 1223 Principles of Accounting 2

    ASTR 101 Descriptive Astronomy 101 (grade: D)
    ASTR 102 Descriptive Astronomy 2

    CHEM 201 Environmental Chemistry 1
    CHEM 202 Environmental Chemistry 2

    ECON 2113 Principles of Economics 1
    ECON 2123 Principles of Economics 2
    ECON 2030 Economic Principles
    ECON 2035 Money/Banking/Macro Economics

    ENG 101 English Composition 1
    ENG 102 English Composition 2
    ENG 2232 English Lit 1
    ENG 202 English Lit 2
    ENG 478 Modern American Poetry
    ENGL 204 American Lit since the Civil War

    HIST 2055 American History 1
    HIST 2057 American History 2

    JOUR 101 Mass Communications
    JOUR 103 News Reporting
    JOUR 201 Editing 1
    JOUR 303 Layout & Copy Writing
    JOUR 317 News Photography
    JOUR 351 Advanced Reporting
    JOUR 503 Public Opinion and the Press (grade: D)

    MATH 1021 College Algebra

    MGT 3159 Management Principles and Policies

    MKT 3401 Principles of Marketing
    MKT 3427 Buyer/Seller Communication

    PSC 101 American National Government (grade: D)
    PSC 103 Issues in American Government

    SOC 101 Intro to Sociology1
    SOC 102 Intro to Sociology 2 (grade: D)
    SOC 345 Population Trends & Problems

    SP 233 Broadcast Announcing
     
  2. lawrenceq

    lawrenceq Member

    I'm not a Big 3 guru so I'll leave that to another forum member.

    A program that I've been a big fan of for a long time is Marshall's RBA program. Tuition is affordable and residency is only 24 hours.

    RBA - Requirements
    Cost of Attendance
     
  3. SurfDoctor

    SurfDoctor Moderator

    Hi Stitching Belle, welcome to Degree Info! Here's some new member info about your posts not showing up right away: http://www.degreeinfo.com/general-distance-learning-discussions/35100-new-users-ask-where-did-my-posts-go.html

    How long ago were these credits earned? Many schools have a time limit on how old transfer credits can be. Also, many schools will not take many a large amount in transfer.

    I has always been my understanding that Excelsior College is the most liberal with transfer credits. I can't speak from personal experience here, but I have heard that for quite awhile. You should contact them and have them evaluate your transcripts.
     
  4. Ian Anderson

    Ian Anderson Active Member

    EC might be your best option. Apart from a requirement to earn 4 semester units through EC you can earn credits from any RA school in the USA and thransfer them to EC. Plus you can earn credit by taking and passing CLEP and DSST exams (the latter offers some upper division credits). The BS in Liberal Studies allows you to include up to 50 credits in professional studies (engineering/technology, business, education, criminal justice, etc). If EC accepts the 105 units you listed another 15 units are all you need subject of course to meeting degree requirements. The LS catalog is available on line and is easy to understand.
    You can do it.
     

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