Best College For Quick Degree With What I've Got Already?

[Vle045]

I really can’t answer your questions because I haven’t gone that route myself, but I am definitely jealous of your opportunity as a Texas resident. I really wanted to do that program, but it turned out that there was a better option for my situation. Congratulations on the hard work you have done so far. You could apply to a few places just to see if something turns out to be better due to time/credit transfers. I think your second best, if you have the time, would be UMPI. Overall, it would be similar, but they do offer more variety of programs and they are known to accept a lot of alternative credits.

[BrennTaylor]

I really can’t answer your questions because I haven’t gone that route myself, but I am definitely jealous of your opportunity as a Texas resident. I really wanted to do that program, but it turned out that there was a better option for my situation.  Congratulations on the hard work you have done so far.  You could apply to a few places just to see if something turns out to be better due to time/credit transfers.  I think your second best, if you have the time, would be UMPI.  Overall, it would be similar, but they do offer more variety of programs and they are known to accept a lot of alternative credits.

Thank you so much. It could not have been done without the extreme help of Degree Forum and the wiki. This has been my bible recently, open on my computer at all times:  https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Sa...egree_Plan

That doesn't sound like a bad idea to me at all! I wouldn't be opposed to spending some more for faster/better degree options at all.

[bjcheung77]

@OP, It really depends on the student, their study habits, and their situation, as you've only filled in the template but missed the addendum twice, we don't know the overall picture of your scenario. My suggestion is providing us more info, such as your budget, commitments, if you're into assessments, exams, etc. The more details from you, the more we can help you decide which would be your best option.

With so many various variables in play, you would be swayed in all directions... There are the Big 3, Excelsior/TESU is leading the pack for easier max transfer of credits at 113/114, or CBE options such as TAMUC, UMPI, WGU. If you're going for the TAMUC BAAS, they have 3 concentrations, and they also have the CBE CJ option too https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...ogram-List

[BrennTaylor]

@bjcheung77 Sorry- I'll fill that out now. For clarity, wouldn't it be better to edit the template post and add the addendum to begin with? It would definitely keep anyone (such as how I have twice now) from missing it.

Budget: I have a max of 5K to spend from where I'm currently at.

Commitments: I work full-time as well as additionally on political campaigns and a startup of my own(mostly during the weekends). An extremely packed schedule, so arguably "easier" would be better.

Dedicated time to study: I would say I could fit in 2-3 hours during the work day, and 1-2 hours in the evenings after work.

Timeline: I'm eyeing trying to finish the remaining credits before the end of the year, if possible.

Tuition assistance/reimbursement: None- I'm on my own.


I'm much better off on assessments than I am on papers. The long and tedious writing is ok, but the slow turn around often on grading is frustrating.

[fromthedepths]

@bjcheung77 Sorry- I'll fill that out now. For clarity, wouldn't it be better to edit the template post and add the addendum to begin with? It would definitely keep anyone (such as how I have twice now) from missing it.

Budget: I have a max of 5K to spend from where I'm currently at.

Commitments: I work full-time as well as additionally on political campaigns and a startup of my own(mostly during the weekends). An extremely packed schedule, so arguably "easier" would be better.

Dedicated time to study: I would say I could fit in 2-3 hours during the work day, and 1-2 hours in the evenings after work.

Timeline: I'm eyeing trying to finish the remaining credits before the end of the year, if possible.

Tuition assistance/reimbursement: None- I'm on my own.


I'm much better off on assessments than I am on papers. The long and tedious writing is ok, but the slow turn around often on grading is frustrating.

@BrennTaylor I'm currently enrolled in TAMUC and can give some feedback on the time required to complete the classes. I work full time and dedicate between 2-3 hours a day on classes and about the same on weekends. With that, I was able to complete 6 classes in the last term. There are assignments, that range from filling out templates to writing short papers (I can't comment on the capstones yet). The professors have been fairly responsive and not too slow for turn arounds.

If you have any questions, feel free to PM me.

[BrennTaylor]

@fromthedepths

You're an angel- thank you. It's so hard to find other folks discussing what it's like! I think I can definitely handle that, your comment gave me some serious relief. Have you been following the Wiki guide or did you start at a different level?

[bjcheung77]

I'm much better off on assessments than I am on papers. The long and tedious writing is ok, but the slow turn around often on grading is frustrating.

The thing is this, we have a few members who have completed the TAMUC BAAS OL in two sessions by completing about 5-6 courses each session. These are full time staff and they also have other commitments, it all boils down to how you study and time management to get the assignments/assessments completed in an orderly fashion.

I suggest getting the max 90 credits transferred by reviewing the WIKI degree plan and customizing it to the courses you bring to the table. For courses that you need remaining for transfer, take them at Sophia.org or another provider and make sure you have the minimum to complete at TAMUC before you begin your studies there.

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Edit To Add: You can also check out the previous TAMUC threads and see how they've done the degree...

[fromthedepths]

@fromthedepths

You're an angel- thank you. It's so hard to find other folks discussing what it's like! I think I can definitely handle that, your comment gave me some serious relief. Have you been following the Wiki guide or did you start at a different level?

I have been following the wiki and have updated the wiki recently. The maximum amount of credits that you can transfer in is technically 84 for the BAAS in Organizational Leadership, as the program requires 6 additional UL credits from the college of innovation and design. I've linked the classes under Professional Development Electives on the sample degree plan. Also, if you haven't taken the LL Texas Government class, then you'll need to take it your first term. It wasn't too difficult, just a bit of a pain that you have to take it.

I'm much better off on assessments than I am on papers. The long and tedious writing is ok, but the slow turn around often on grading is frustrating.

The thing is this, we have a few members who have completed the TAMUC BAAS OL in two sessions by completing about 5-6 courses each session. These are full time staff and they also have other commitments, it all boils down to how you study and time management to get the assignments/assessments completed in an orderly fashion.

I suggest getting the max 90 credits transferred by reviewing the WIKI degree plan and customizing it to the courses you bring to the table. For courses that you need remaining for transfer, take them at Sophia.org or another provider and make sure you have the minimum to complete at TAMUC before you begin your studies there.

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Edit To Add: You can also check out the previous TAMUC threads and see how they've done the degree...

@bjcheung77 I just updated the wiki to state the maximum credit transfer to be 84, as the BAAS OL program requires 6 additional UL credits to be taken there.