Enrolled at TESC - Need Some Help Making Sure My Degree Plan Is Solid

[msd2012]

Hi all,

I posted this a few weeks ago (In the wrong area) but it got lost in the shuffle! Now, I am starting to complete more courses so I really need to ensure I'm on the right track.

Let me start by saying I have been lurking here off and on for over 3 years! I have watched so many changes happen in requirements, from tesc to straighterline. I have watched it get, although still very doable, harder and harder. I have even had a baby during my period of lurking! I am a mom of 4, I home school, and I just didn't see how and when I would be able to get this done, and I questioned if it was smart to spend the money on this at the time.

Well, everything has aligned perfectly for me and now is my time. Originally from Ohio, we moved to NJ 2 years ago which means I now get Resident rates at TESC. I am also eligible for several thousand in grants, which makes the comprehensive tuition plan at TESC a wonderful option. So, I bit the bullet and enrolled 9/17. Classes start 11/2, and in the last few weeks I plowed through Aleks, did every free course I could do and completed several SL courses. In a few weeks time, I am now up to 38 credits and I am enjoying the ride : )

So, here is where I need the help of you wonderful people. I have put together my degree plan for a BA in Social Sciences. I think I have it mostly together but I'm sure I am missing something and wanted to ask the pros. I am also unsure if what SL lists as "Student Success (FEL-199) is okay to use for TESC as a free elective, since I don''t see the course anywhere on the tesc site? I was thinking if necessary I can scrap something for Organizational Behavior at SL. Any input is extremely appreciated.

The ones in bold are complete.

GENERAL EDUCATION
Intellectual and Practical Skills Courses (15)
English 101 & 102 SL / TESC
Intro to Public Speaking SL
Intro to World Religions SL
College Algebra ALEKS

B. Civic and Global Leadership Courses (9)
Introduction to Psychology SL
Business Ethics SL
American Government SL

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (12)
Microeconomics SL
Introduction to Anthropology SL
Marriage & The Family TESC
US History SL

Understanding the Physical and Natural World (4-7)
Introduction to Biology SL
The Science of Nutrition TESC

General Education Electives (17-20)
PreCalculus ALEKS
Intermediate Algebra ALEKS
American History SL
Intro To Statistics ALEKS
Introduction to Philosophy SL
Western Civilization SL

AREA OF STUDY: Social Sciences
Introduction to Criminal Justice SL
Psychology of Women TECEP
Development Psychology TESC
Worlds Of Childhood (UL) TESC
Social Psychology (UL - 6 credit) TESC
Introduction to Counseling (UL) TESC
Intro To Sociology SL
Management of Tension & Stress (UL) TESC
Juvenile Delinquency TESC
Capstone (UL) TESC

III. ELECTIVES
Cyber Security For Everyone TEEX
Cyber Security For IT Professionals TEEX
Cyber Security For Business Professionals TEEX
National Emergency Training Center NFA
Kaplan PLA KAPLAN
Ethics and the CPCU Code of Professional Conduct
Principles of Marketing SAYLOR
Principles of Management SAYLOR
Personal Finance SL
Intro to Business SL
Student Success SL



Thanks to all of you, you have no clue how many people you have helped. I have poured over your words so many days trying to figure this all out, and I really hope you all are aware how appreciated your assistance on this board is.

[swalke321]

Your plan looks good. There is one course that is in the wrong spot but it can be swapped with another course. Intro to psychology will not satisfy section B but can be moved to section C or D. Section B can be satisfied with anthropology or marriage and family which is in section C. I believe any course that is considered college level and that TESC recognizes for credit can be used for free electives so the FEL 199 should satisfy the free electives. I transferred in FEL 199 (not from SL but similar course) and TESC accepted it for credit. TESC put it in my other courses since I did not need it. A lot of courses will not be listed on TESC's website, only TESC courses are listed but will usually still be accepted for transfer by TESC.

[msd2012]

Thanks so much! I meant to swap the placement of those courses : ) I appreciate your help so much.

[dfrecore]

The Ethics course you took will probably fulfill your Ethics requirement, and you will have to do an 1 extra General Ed elective credit.
Cybersecurity for Everyone should go into Gen Ed electives as well (CIS-299).

Please let us know what your TESC eval looks like when you get it, we are all waiting to see what they do with that Ethics course!!