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Hey guys, I'm 41 years old and believe it or not, I'm looking to become a police officer. I found plenty of departments in the area where I'm moving (Lynchburg, VA) that will accept without an associates but I'd rather go in with something more than just a GED. I'd also like to eventually get a BA and possibly masters at some point in the future.
I would also consider a BA since I already have 29.5 credits but I'd like to finish in 12 to 18 months. I have the time to put into it.
Your Location: NY USA
Your Age: 41
What kind of degree do you want?: Associates in Criminal Justice or Psychology
Current Regional Accredited Credits:
Suffolk Community College in 2005-2006
Introduction to Computing - 4 credits
Standard Freshman Composition - 3 credits
Freshman Seminar - 1.5 Credits
Introduction to Psychology I - 3 credits
Technical Writing - 3 credits
Foundations of American History - 3 credits
Understanding Music - 3 credits
Introduction to Literature - 3 Credits
Abnormal Psychology - 3 credits
Ethics - 3 credits
Total - 29.5
GPA 3.0
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:
None
Any certifications or military experience? None
[b]Budget: 10K if I go for BA and probably around 2 to 4K if I go Associates
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Commitments: I can commit 30 hours a week to studying/school
Dedicated time to study: 30 hours a week
[b]Tuition assistance/reimbursement: None[/b]
Thank you all!!
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(02-28-2024, 03:59 PM)Jonathan Whatley Wrote: UMPI offers
I actually just looked at UMPI. Pretty amazing opportunity. I just started looking into this today so I had no idea any of this was even out there.
Currently I'm thinking of a BOG associates from Piermont and then continuing on with a BA from YourPace.
I wrote Nancy Parks for the information on the BOG associates. Now I'm wondering if I could get a head start on the BA from YourPace by doing some work at Study.com/Sophia, etc.
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(02-28-2024, 04:03 PM)XNutty98 Wrote: (02-28-2024, 03:59 PM)Jonathan Whatley Wrote: UMPI offers
I actually just looked at UMPI. Pretty amazing opportunity. I just started looking into this today so I had no idea any of this was even out there.
Currently I'm thinking of a BOG associates from Piermont and then continuing on with a BA from YourPace.
I wrote Nancy Parks for the information on the BOG associates. Now I'm wondering if I could get a head start on the BA from YourPace by doing some work at Study.com/Sophia, etc.
Here is the link for details on Pierpont:
https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Pierpont_C%26TC
Pierpont BOG AAS Area of Emphasis:
https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Pi...f_Emphasis
Here is a link to a degree plan for the BA in Criminal Justice at UMPI:
General Education Requirements:
https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/UM...ts_Roadmap
Criminal Justice Core and Electives:
https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/UM...egree_Plan
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(02-28-2024, 04:06 PM)jg_nuy Wrote: (02-28-2024, 04:03 PM)XNutty98 Wrote: (02-28-2024, 03:59 PM)Jonathan Whatley Wrote: UMPI offers
I actually just looked at UMPI. Pretty amazing opportunity. I just started looking into this today so I had no idea any of this was even out there.
Currently I'm thinking of a BOG associates from Piermont and then continuing on with a BA from YourPace.
I wrote Nancy Parks for the information on the BOG associates. Now I'm wondering if I could get a head start on the BA from YourPace by doing some work at Study.com/Sophia, etc.
Here is the link for details on Pierpont: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Pierpont_C%26TC
Pierpont BOG AAS Area of Emphasis: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Pi...f_Emphasis
Here is a link to a degree plan for the BA in Criminal Justice at UMPI:
General Education Requirements: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/UM...ts_Roadmap
Criminal Justice Core and Electives: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/UM...egree_Plan
This is super helpful and I really appreciate it. I tired to search for this but I couldn't find it. Is there something similar to what you linked for a Psychology degree from UMPI? Thanks so much!!
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(02-28-2024, 04:27 PM)XNutty98 Wrote: This is super helpful and I really appreciate it. I tired to search for this but I couldn't find it. Is there something similar to what you linked for a Psychology degree from UMPI? Thanks so much!!
Right here!
https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/UM...egree_Plan
UMPI is friendly to adding minors and to double majors, so you would not have to choose only one between CJ and Psychology.
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In case you want to see additional plans, here is the higher level page with many of them listed:
https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Category:UMPI
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I wouldn't waste any time or money with an associates. Check out UMPI criminal justice and psychology. Keep in mind you'll be doing a practicum with their psychology degree that could make things take longer and therefore, cost more. WGU now has a psychology degree also.
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(02-28-2024, 05:46 PM)indigoshuffle Wrote: I wouldn't waste any time or money with an associates. Check out UMPI criminal justice and psychology. Keep in mind you'll be doing a practicum with their psychology degree that could make things take longer and therefore, cost more. WGU now has a psychology degree also.
Note from the Wiki: You can skip the practicum as long as you take animal behavior and cognitive psychology at UMPI.
Video from UMPI with a more detailed explanation:
Link
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(02-28-2024, 05:51 PM)jg_nuy Wrote: (02-28-2024, 05:46 PM)indigoshuffle Wrote: I wouldn't waste any time or money with an associates. Check out UMPI criminal justice and psychology. Keep in mind you'll be doing a practicum with their psychology degree that could make things take longer and therefore, cost more. WGU now has a psychology degree also.
Note from the Wiki: You can skip the practicum as long as you take animal behavior and cognitive psychology at UMPI.
Video from UMPI with a more detailed explanation: Link
If thats the case I would 100% stick with UMPI's criminal justice or psychology. WGU's psychology program is too new.
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