Is there a BA of Random Studies?

[study0019]

Ok, I know there is not such a thing but would like a little direction from anyone that's been down this road.

I want to apply to one of the 3 and would be looking for a BA or BS in anything but with the collection of credits I have and the ones most likely to be awarded I dont see a common theme. From the classes below would I be further ahead in a BS IT program at EC or maybe a BA General Studies at TESC. I know I will need a lot of UL credit at either and hope to go the CLEP route but dont want to waste credits if I dont have to. I have not applied and I know I will get an eval when I do but dont know which one would be best suited to me.

thanks in advance Credit Hours

BA 201 Business Communication 3.00 3.00
CM 101 Chemistry in the Modern World 4.00 4.00
EN 101 English Composition-1 3.00 3.00
GE 135 World Regional Geography 3.00 3.00
CO 105 Windows Operating System 2.00 2.00
CO 230 Intro to Telecommunications 2.00 2.00
CO 234 Intro to Netware Admin 2.00 2.00
CO 245 Using the Internet 3.00 3.00
CO 101 Intro Comp Apl 2.00 2.00
HS 102 Contemp World 4.00 4.00
MA 3 Math For College Students 3.00 3.00
AVF 111 Private Flight 5.0
AVG 101 Private Ground School 5.0
MKT 201 Principles of Marketing 3.0
AVF 118 Instrument Flight I 1.0
AVG 161 Mechanics for Pilots 3.0
AVG 251 Commercial Ground School 4.0

IT Cert ECE Credit


640-801 CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate 3

70-290 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server™ 1

70-291 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network 1

70-293 Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure 2UL

70-294 Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active 3UL

70-270 Installing, Configuring, and Administering MS Windows XP Professional 1
70-298 Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network ??
70-299 Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network ??


Military -

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In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in hydraulics and pneumatics, 2 in automotive electricity, 2 in marine gear transmissions, 2 in diesel engine maintenance, 3 in diesel engine overhaul, 2 in air conditioning and refrigeration, 1 in oxyacetylene welding, 1 in arc welding, 3 in personnel supervision, and 3 in maintenance management.

In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in basic electronics, 4 in electronic systems troubleshooting and repair, 3 in maintenance management, and 3 in personnel supervision. In the upper-division baccalaureate category, 3 semester hoursfor field experience in management.

[Yenisei]

I guess the first question you need to ask yourself is "why do I need this degree?" since a General Studies degree and an IT degree generally aren't interchangeable.

[study0019]

Thanks for the Reply. Dont need one just want one. I was looking at the General studies only because I figured it would allow the most credits whereas another would require them to all be in one field. I started to think about the BS only because I have so many credits that would be in a computer field that it may be quicker. Dont care what the degree field is, just want it so I can know that I did it.

[ShotoJuku]

EC offers a BS in Liberal Studies.
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[blu2blu]

Check out the Bachelors of Professional Studies in Technology Management at Excelsior, it has an Information Technology option.

https://www.excelsior.edu/Excelsior_Coll...Management

It will also allow maximum use of your Military credits and require only minimul General Education, which you can test out of. See my post at the bottom of page three in the BPS thread for more details.

http://www.degreeforum.net/excelsior-tho...ies-3.html

[AirMedic]

Someone really should come up with a BS in BS degree...it would be very useful!

[rickyjo]

I'm sorry, that's fantastic. :roflol:

[NAP]

EC offers a BS in Liberal Studies.
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Here is a template for this degree, which Alissa put together:

http://www.degreeforum.net/62322-post10.html

Note: If enrolling after July 1, 2010, there may be a new capstone course requirement for this degree and Subject GREs may not be awarded credits anymore.

[study0019]

Thanks for all of the great replies and ideas. I have been lurking on the board for a while and everyone on here seems so nice and willing to help that I knew I would get some good information. I am going to investigate these options further and see where my evaluation comes in. Thanks again.

[cjzande]

Oh, wow. How bad do I now want a Bachelor's of Random Studies! Hee. (Although a BS in BS is pretty darn funny, too.)

That aside, yes, I would think something like Excelsior's Liberal Studies program would suit you. Your computer credits can be used there as electives, and there's room for a lot of variation in your other subjects.