Speed through TESU BSAST Electronic Engineering Degree

[johnjaxs]

Okay so I am pretty sure I can't test out of it, but I want to try to get through it as fast as possible here are the courses that I need and my current plans:



Courses that I already know how to complete quicker:

Technical Writing - DSST Exam Technical Writing
Calculus I - Straighterline
Calculus II - Straighterline
Physics I with Lab - Straighterline
Chemistry I with Lab - Straighterline
Project Management (MAN-435) - Sophia
Computer Programming or Programmable Logic Controllers - Hopefully the Straighterline course Introduction to Programming C++


Courses that I am not sure about, other than TESU directly:


Physics II with Lab - TESU, Any other ways that are quicker?
Direct Current (DC) Circuits with Lab (ELE-211) - TESU, Any other ways that are quicker?
Alternating (AC) Circuits with Lab (ELE-212) - TESU, Any other ways that are quicker?
Electronics Instrumentation & Control (CTR-211) - TESU, Any other ways that are quicker?
Solid State Theory/ Semiconductor Devices with Lab (ELT-306) - TESU, Any other ways that are quicker?
Integrated Circuits/ Electronic Circuits with Lab (ELT-307) - TESU, Any other ways that are quicker?
Digital Electronics with Lab (ELD-302) - TESU, Any other ways that are quicker?
Microprocessors with Lab (ELD-311) - TESU, Any other ways that are quicker?
Electronic Communication Systems with Lab (ELC-201) - TESU, Any other ways that are quicker?
Electronic Engineering Technology Electives (9 Credits) - TESU and the TECEP Networking Technology, any others that I am not aware about? Need 9 credits in total.
Occupational Health & Safety (APS-400) - TESU, Any other ways that are quicker?
Applied Quality Management (APS-402) - TESU, Any other ways that are quicker?
Electronics Assessment/Career Planning (ELT-490) - TESU
Electronic Engineering Technology Capstone (ELT-495) - TESU



So what I am looking for are Self-paced courses or exams, like Penn Fosters or Straighterline courses?

Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

[davewill]

A lot of them can be found at community college. Not quicker than TESU, but much cheaper.

[johnjaxs]

A lot of them can be found at community college. Not quicker than TESU, but much cheaper.

TA should cover most of the cost for the actually courses, but that is an idea. I was looking at possible doing some of the electives (and Physics II) at the community college near me. I am not sure how well they will transfer over though.

[Prloko]

Hey johnjaxs,

I'm sure you're aware of this already, but for any lurkers reading this thread, this is NOT an engineering degree, but in engineering technology. I almost made a similar mistake myself. It's similar to what a paralegal is to an attorney, or a Physician's Assistant to a Physician. Technologists usually work for/with engineers, but not AS engineers.

[johnjaxs]

Hey johnjaxs,

I'm sure you're aware of this already, but for any lurkers reading this thread, this is NOT an engineering degree, but in engineering technology. I almost made a similar mistake myself. It's similar to what a paralegal is to an attorney, or a Physician's Assistant to a Physician. Technologists usually work for/with engineers, but not AS engineers.

Is there chance that I could earn the BSAST and than roll that into an MSEE?

[Prloko]

Is there chance that I could earn the BSAST and than roll that into an MSEE?

Good question. I never thought of taking that angle. I have to give this answer because I hate receiving it, but I guess it will depend on the school.

Some schools will require an Bachelors in Engineering degree, while some may only require that certain pre-reqs are done. If I find something, I'll share on this thread.

EDIT: Here is a follow-up-

According to Virginia Techs MSEE department for non EE bachelor holders, the school requires "make-up" courses.

from: https://www.ece.vt.edu/graduate/noneecpe.html
[h=3]Background Courses[/h]
Students seeking a graduate degree in EE with a bachelor's degree in another field (including CPE) should have or obtain a background equivalent to the following Virginia Tech undergraduate courses.
[h=3]EE Background Courses[/h]
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[TR]
[TD] PHYS 2305, 2306 "Foundations of Physics"
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD] MATH 2214, 2224, STAT 4714 ("STAT for EE")
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD] ECE 3105 "EM Fields I"
ECE 2504 "Computer Engineering"
ECE 2704 "Signals and Systems"
ECE 3204 "Electronics II"
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD] Three (3) of the following:
ECE 3106 "EM Fields II"
ECE 3304 "Power"
ECE 3534 "Micro. Sys. Design"
ECE 3614 "Communications"
ECE 3704 "Continuous and Discrete Systems,"

[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

So your theory is not out of line, but there will most likely be hurdles and additional requirements later on.

[Leedeedee]

For Physics II. UExcel has a Physics Credit By Exam which is 6 credits and they consider to be equivalent of Physics I & II. They also offer the Physics II lab online as a course you could do at the same time. (assuming you already have the Physics I lab). I don't know how long Excelsior's semesters are though.

[bjcheung77]

TA should cover most of the cost for the actually courses, but that is an idea. I was looking at possible doing some of the electives (and Physics II) at the community college near me. I am not sure how well they will transfer over though.

+1, community college in your area is the best bet, unless you are in a rush to get those credits, or if you don't have the time available as you may have other commitments, and you have the $ to pay for online class/lab, it could be better going to an online course and lab at APUS.

I wonder if there are any science and lab courses at the competency based degree providers, haven't researched that option though. If they have thoses courses available for transfer, it maybe easier and faster.

[TrailRunr]

Okay so I am pretty sure I can't test out of it, but I want to try to get through it as fast as possible here are the courses that I need and my current plans:

Courses that I already know how to complete quicker:

Technical Writing - DSST Exam Technical Writing
Calculus I - Straighterline
Calculus II - Straighterline
Physics I with Lab - Straighterline
Chemistry I with Lab - Straighterline
Project Management (MAN-435) - Sophia
Computer Programming or Programmable Logic Controllers - Hopefully the Straighterline course Introduction to Programming C++

I'm not sure if your "fast as possible" plan is realistic.

Unless you already took calculus in the past, SL Calc 1 and especially SL Calc 2 is not going to be quick and it might be difficult just to barely pass. In particular, SL calc 2 covers a ton of material. Unlike the other SL courses, you won't finish in a day unless you know the topic already. If you don't work hard at it, you might not finish in a month. If you are taking Calculus for the first time and can't finish quickly, I might suggest taking it in a traditional setting such as an online class or even butt-in-seat so it won't be as much of a struggle, especially for Calc 2.

That being said, if you already know the material well, you can pass each class in a day by just taking the 6 exams for each class.

I took calculus in the distant past, and it still took me two weeks to review each course with a full-time job.

I've seen feedback from the past about physics from SL being difficult.

[johnjaxs]

I'm not sure if your "fast as possible" plan is realistic.

I understand your point of view and appreciate the advice, but "fast as possible" doesn't necessarily mean quick, at least to me. To me it means no playing around, get it done. Could take me a year to finish the BSAST, could take me half.