New considering UMPI but….

[bjcheung77]

Example I use often is Supermind, TESU AS Math plus BALS Psych, ladder to Walden MS Psych, add PSY CHI society membership.  It comes from a public/state institution first as a backbone/starting point, exclusive online Masters as a ladder, finish with additional membership.  If that's the pathway you want to go and you're interested in a MS Psych, you don't really need a BA Psych to get in as I mentioned in your previous post here: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...#pid417166

Again, "Some people want to minor in those subjects, just in case they want to get into a Masters with that subject matter. Generally, for most subjects, you don't have to do a specific undergrad to get into a graduate program, you just need the entry requirements or prerequisites completed."  Having said that in my previous post, it depends on what you are looking for at the Masters level and which institution you're going with, you really need to make sure you hit all the entry requirements and that's it...

My suggestion is BLS minor in Psych if you're going to a MS Psych in the future.  If you're going into a different Masters subject, such as UMPI MAOL, you can add the 3-4 classes that can transfer from the Bachelors to Masters.  If you are going for a completely different Masters, such as MBA, you can still do the BLS and make the switch to say HAU MBA for $3K.  However, if you're going to a specific Masters and it requires a BA Psych (and not accept a BLS), then do the BA Psych...

[manyoptions4me]

I still have ways to go. Here is a link with tabs comparing 3 UMPI course plans options 1) BA PSHY, 2) BLS MINOR MNGNT 3) BLS MINOR PSYCH

I am wanting to shift careers and contemplating education or user research aka UX/UI-within technology development, I've seen the ask for those majors or relevancy in psychology. In the future I want to pursue a masters degree. (like what bjcheung77 suggested HAU MBA)

Pink highlights are courses that are outside of UMPI, 13 to 15 sophia courses to tackle in my near future-from now summer, thinking of starting UMPI September

Pls review and let me know your thoughts, are my plans too ambitious…

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...sp=sharing

[RosJaq]

@bjcheung77 @RosJaq & everyone

My AAS credits did not transfer in.

I have been running fast with sophia since December and have had a few hurdles so continuing to work on my GEC's. Since I have started from the beginning I am reconsidering my BLS and considering to pursue the UMPI BA Psych rather than BLS with a minor in Psych, ideally to in the future pursue an MS.

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. Glad that you are continuing with your Sophia courses towards completing your GEC's.  I hope the BA Psych path works out better for you.

[RJ77]

I still have ways to go. Here is a link with tabs comparing 3 UMPI course plans options 1) BA PSHY, 2) BLS MINOR MNGNT 3) BLS MINOR PSYCH

I am wanting to shift careers and contemplating education or user research within technology development, I feel like having a psychology major or minor would be beneficial. In the future I want to pursue a masters degree.

Pink highlights are courses that are outside of UMPI, 13 to 15 sophia courses to tackle in my near future-from now summer, thinking of starting UMPI September

Pls review and let me know your thoughts, are my plans too ambitious…

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...sp=sharing

I say this as someone who has a strong enough interest in psychology that I started my TESU journey with the intention of majoring in it, and probably have enough classes in it for a minor; it is unfortunately a poor choice for a degree. It comes up on almost every "Most Useless Degrees" list with good reason. If you have a strong interest in it, then by all means go for it. But from a pragmatic standpoint, it's best to major in something else.

[LevelUP]

I still have ways to go. Here is a link with tabs comparing 3 UMPI course plans options 1) BA PSHY, 2) BLS MINOR MNGNT 3) BLS MINOR PSYCH

I am wanting to shift careers and contemplating education or user research within technology development, I feel like having a psychology major or minor would be beneficial. In the future I want to pursue a masters degree.

Pink highlights are courses that are outside of UMPI, 13 to 15 sophia courses to tackle in my near future-from now summer, thinking of starting UMPI September

Pls review and let me know your thoughts, are my plans too ambitious…

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...sp=sharing

I say this as someone who has a strong enough interest in psychology that I started my TESU journey with the intention of majoring in it, and probably have enough classes in it for a minor; it is unfortunately a poor choice for a degree. It comes up on almost every "Most Useless Degrees" list with good reason. If you have a strong interest in it, then by all means go for it. But from a pragmatic standpoint, it's best to major in something else.

The knowledge of psychology is great for a lot of careers that you work with people such as:

• Counseling and Therapy
  
• Health care
  
• Marketing
  
• Human Resources
  
• Education
  
• Training and Development
  

And it's also huge in the personal development space.

The problem with a psych major that most people reference is that employers rarely seek solely a psych major when listing their job openings. To earn a premium salary, you typically need some form of licensing, which often necessitates graduate school.

[Jonathan Whatley]

I still have ways to go. Here is a link with tabs comparing 3 UMPI course plans options 1) BA PSHY, 2) BLS MINOR MNGNT 3) BLS MINOR PSYCH

I am wanting to shift careers and contemplating education or user research aka UX/UI-within technology development, I've seen the ask for those majors or relevancy in psychology. In the future I want to pursue a masters degree. (like what bjcheung77 suggested HAU MBA)

Pink highlights are courses that are outside of UMPI, 13 to 15 sophia courses to tackle in my near future-from now summer, thinking of starting UMPI September

Pls review and let me know your thoughts, are my plans too ambitious…

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...sp=sharing

Not too ambitious at all. You seem to have this well organized. For the goals you've identified, I'd pursue the BA in Psychology over a BLS. You could add a Management minor to the BA.

[manyoptions4me]

Home stretch for me have 2 more Sophia courses to be at 85 credits. Figured having slightly more would be ok

I am just sharing possibly just vent on my indecisions,
I am at a crossroads for the BLS with minor in psychology or just for the BA in psychology

Here’s are thoughts that’s making me rethink my path
1) BLS with minor in psychology not any faster to complete
2) BLS with minor in psychology is it reputable versus a BA in psychology, seems just more focused degree and I perceive it as more legitimate degree sorry(just personal opinion) 


For BLS plus minor in psychology
I still have 6 GEC UMPI courses to go once enrolled then completing about 12 more upper level courses that are mandatory to take at UMPI (includes core courses, UL courses and minor psychology courses)

Or
Similar scenario with the psychology BA route just more core courses in psychology that are mandatory at UMPI and the 6 GEC UMPI mandatory courses to go.

Essentially both would take about the same amount of courses needed to complete about 19 classes 

The link is updated with anything in yellow as UMPI courses that I need to take


Also thinking if anyone has laddering up ideas for a masters in the future.  Would like to pursue it next year 




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[ss20ts]

Home stretch for me have 2 more Sophia courses to be at 85 credits. Figured having slightly more would be ok

I am just sharing possibly just vent on my indecisions,
I am at a crossroads for the BLS with minor in psychology or just for the BA in psychology

Here’s are thoughts that’s making me rethink my path
1) BLS with minor in psychology not any faster to complete
2) BLS with minor in psychology is it reputable versus a BA in psychology, seems just more focused degree and I perceive it as more legitimate degree sorry(just personal opinion) 


For BLS plus minor in psychology
I still have 6 GEC UMPI courses to go once enrolled then completing about 12 more upper level courses that are mandatory to take at UMPI (includes core courses, UL courses and minor psychology courses)

Or
Similar scenario with the psychology BA route just more core courses in psychology that are mandatory at UMPI and the 6 GEC UMPI mandatory courses to go.

Essentially both would take about the same amount of courses needed to complete about 19 classes 

The link is updated with anything in yellow as UMPI courses that I need to take


Also thinking if anyone has laddering up ideas for a masters in the future.  Would like to pursue it next year 




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What's your goal in this? If you want to go onto grad school for psych, go with the BA in Psych. 

Why do you still need 6 GEC courses? You can transfer the entire GEC into UMPI which is highly recommended.

[manyoptions4me]

With UMPI it was my understanding that I needed to complete the following courses not with Sophia (technically 3 courses)
1A English Composition I/II-Take at UMPI
1B English Composition I/II Take at UMPI + 1D, 2C, 4B
4A. YourPace Orientation

My goal is to get a promotion next spring, ideally find an entry role within technology, transfer laterally, either business analyst, technology project management or product manager working close with technology projects that helps with processes, innovations, and UX/UI. Basically working on customer needs and the large business objectives.

I chose BA Psych because I see that asked in top technology companies for UX/UI research, Product Management or Digital operations.

For grad at the moment I have not thought of it much since I am focusing on working on my BA, but was considering the MAOL in the future but if anyone has any recommendations for another masters program, I would welcome it (I have to do more research on here honestly and I know I can find tons of great advice)

[ss20ts]

You can complete every GEC course except 4A on Sophia. Do it!