Posts: 1,086
Threads: 51
Likes Received: 464 in 299 posts
Likes Given: 145
Joined: Mar 2018
I'm kind of science-phobic (I've got no background knowledge of the subject and don't have a particular knack for it), so I'm wondering what courses are the easiest ways to fill my Understanding the Physical and Natural World requirements. I'm currently working my way through the Saylor.org Chemistry in the hopes that the test at least matches the curriculum enough that I can use my memory skills to pass, but that's only three credits (TESU requires 4-6) so I'm wondering if there are any "easy" (a relative term, I know) science credits available. I know all three science CLEPs are considered pretty difficult.
Completed:
BA History & Psychology, Thomas Edison State University, March 2020
ASNSM Mathematics, Thomas Edison State University, March 2020
Up Next:
JD, Cornell Law School, Class of 2024
Link to all credits earned: Link
![[-]](https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/images/collapse.png)
•
Posts: 1,062
Threads: 41
Likes Received: 599 in 396 posts
Likes Given: 586
Joined: Jul 2017
Admittedly I've been into Astronomy since I was a kid, but I found the Astronomy DSST really easy after watching Crash Course Astronomy on Youtube.
Posts: 1,086
Threads: 51
Likes Received: 464 in 299 posts
Likes Given: 145
Joined: Mar 2018
(08-25-2018, 03:19 PM)quigongene Wrote: Admittedly I've been into Astronomy since I was a kid, but I found the Astronomy DSST really easy after watching Crash Course Astronomy on Youtube.
Thanks for the input! I was eyeballing the Astronomy DSST just because I know that Astronomy makes my head want to explode substantially less than Chemistry or Biology.
And only tangentially related, but I just want to say: I've enjoyed Crash Course even before I realized they could help me pass CLEP/DSST exams, so the fact that I can leverage those videos for college credit is freaking great.
Completed:
BA History & Psychology, Thomas Edison State University, March 2020
ASNSM Mathematics, Thomas Edison State University, March 2020
Up Next:
JD, Cornell Law School, Class of 2024
Link to all credits earned: Link
•
Posts: 1,062
Threads: 41
Likes Received: 599 in 396 posts
Likes Given: 586
Joined: Jul 2017
There's also free DSST retakes thru 9/30. Definitely the way to go.
Posts: 1,086
Threads: 51
Likes Received: 464 in 299 posts
Likes Given: 145
Joined: Mar 2018
(08-25-2018, 04:04 PM)quigongene Wrote: There's also free DSST retakes thru 9/30. Definitely the way to go.
Wow, had no idea about this. I still haven't done my research on DSSTs (haven't taken any yet, even though there are a few in my degree plan). Sounds like I should knock some of those out soon.
Completed:
BA History & Psychology, Thomas Edison State University, March 2020
ASNSM Mathematics, Thomas Edison State University, March 2020
Up Next:
JD, Cornell Law School, Class of 2024
Link to all credits earned: Link
•
Posts: 2,421
Threads: 23
Likes Received: 1,195 in 778 posts
Likes Given: 227
Joined: Jul 2011
08-25-2018, 04:30 PM
(This post was last modified: 08-25-2018, 04:31 PM by Merlin.)
(08-25-2018, 03:08 PM)mysonx3 Wrote: I'm kind of science-phobic (I've got no background knowledge of the subject and don't have a particular knack for it), so I'm wondering what courses are the easiest ways to fill my Understanding the Physical and Natural World requirements. I'm currently working my way through the Saylor.org Chemistry in the hopes that the test at least matches the curriculum enough that I can use my memory skills to pass, but that's only three credits (TESU requires 4-6) so I'm wondering if there are any "easy" (a relative term, I know) science credits available. I know all three science CLEPs are considered pretty difficult.
I see you're discussing DSST, but if you're also considering online courses, most science or non-applied computer science course will fulfill that requirement.
As for specific recommendations for science courses that are considered "easier", many recommend Intro to Environmental Science (Straighterline, Study.com, or OnlineDegree.com) or Intro to Nutrition (SL or Study.com). I found Astronomy to be pretty fun and not terribly hard... aside from the DSST, they also offer that at Study.com or OnlineDegree.com.
Working on: Debating whether I want to pursue a doctoral program or maybe another master's degree in 2022-23
Complete:
MBA (IT Management), 2019, Western Governors University
BSBA (Computer Information Systems), 2019, Thomas Edison State University
ASNSM (Computer Science), 2019, Thomas Edison State University
ScholarMatch College & Career Coach
WGU Ambassador
•
Posts: 471
Threads: 27
Likes Received: 82 in 59 posts
Likes Given: 0
Joined: Jul 2018
08-25-2018, 05:03 PM
(This post was last modified: 08-25-2018, 05:21 PM by zzzz24.)
Just did both of these recently and they were fairly easy
Intro to Environmental Science, Intro to Nutrition
TESU BALS: Awarded June 2019
Credits:
TESU: LIB Capstone 3cr, Cornerstone 1cr
Aleks: 3cr, Insurance Institute: 2cr NFA: 1cr
Sophia: 2cr Straighterline: 48cr TEEX: 6cr
Study.com: 18cr B&M: 77cr
•
Posts: 896
Threads: 31
Likes Received: 464 in 291 posts
Likes Given: 78
Joined: Sep 2017
TESU counts Computer Science classes as "physical science" classes, so any of the Study.com computer classes should work for you
Study.com - 177 CR. TESU - 39 CR. Middle Georgia State University - 15 CR. Sonoran Desert Institute - 42 CR. COSC - 6 CR. Excelsior - 6 CR. CLEP - 6 CR. Sophia - 14 CR. TEEX - 2 CR. Shmoop - 18 CR. NFA - 4 CR. The Institutes - 2 CR. FEMA - 20ish
BA in History/English from TESU. BA in Communications from TESU. AS in Firearms Technology from SDI.
Posts: 16,325
Threads: 148
Likes Received: 5,478 in 3,748 posts
Likes Given: 367
Joined: Apr 2013
I'm going to go with Intro to Computers or Computer Info Systems - multiple ways to get either of those. WAY easier than any science course I know of.
TESU BSBA/HR 2018 - WVNCC BOG AAS 2017 - GGU Cert in Mgmt 2000
EXAMS: TECEP Tech Wrtg, Comp II, LA Math, PR, Computers DSST Computers, Pers Fin CLEP Mgmt, Mktg
COURSES: TESU Capstone Study.com Pers Fin, Microecon, Stats Ed4Credit Acct 2 PF Fin Mgmt ALEKS Int & Coll Alg Sophia Proj Mgmt The Institutes - Ins Ethics Kaplan PLA
Posts: 10,296
Threads: 353
Likes Received: 59 in 21 posts
Likes Given: 1,406
Joined: Mar 2007
08-27-2018, 01:56 AM
(This post was last modified: 08-27-2018, 01:58 AM by cookderosa.)
(08-25-2018, 03:08 PM)mysonx3 Wrote: I'm kind of science-phobic (I've got no background knowledge of the subject and don't have a particular knack for it), so I'm wondering what courses are the easiest ways to fill my Understanding the Physical and Natural World requirements. I'm currently working my way through the Saylor.org Chemistry in the hopes that the test at least matches the curriculum enough that I can use my memory skills to pass, but that's only three credits (TESU requires 4-6) so I'm wondering if there are any "easy" (a relative term, I know) science credits available. I know all three science CLEPs are considered pretty difficult.
The answers are:
Not Chemistry
Not Physics
Seriously, those are *the* hardest sciences. I'm not sure how well Saylor content matches their exam, it doesn't have a great track record for that- imo, if you are doing a credit by exam option (Saylor/CLEP/DSST) you should use multiple resources and plan to start from scratch since you've never taken Chemistry and you call your self science-phobic/not having a knack for it. I'm trying not to project my own science weaknesses in this post lol, but if you're doing chem, hit Khan Academy first- and plan to take both Saylor and CLEP. If you pass the CLEP, you'll get 6 credits!
Also, just saw Dfrecore's post about Intro computers- do that instead.
•
|
