TESC degree plan. HELP! Overwhlemed...... did I bit off more than I can chew?

[patsfand]

Hi All

Everyone on this forum has been great and offered a lot of insight and help over the years. I took the plunge and enrolled at TESC before the new requirements. I am a little overwhelmed and wondering if I bit of more than I can chew. I have one year to finish up working full time, with two small children and money tight. I am looking for advice on my degree plan and easiest path. Any advice on changes or deletions if there may be an easier way would be helpful.

I am currently taking Global Environmental Changes at TESC and everything else will be clep, dsst, PF or other options. I have some planned in my eval, but open to changes. I am also thinking of PF Art appreciation and Music appreciation. What are some of the quickest easiest exams and courses I can take to finish up with in the year? Maybe I am a little burned out, but I am hitting a bit of a wall as I near the finish line. What are you thoughts?

Also, I am worried about them having Org Behavior as man 311. Should I have them change that to psy-361?

Thanks and I promise to pay it forward.

BA in Liberal Studies


BA General Education Distribution (42 SH)
Semester Hours Completed: 39.00
Complete all 5 subrequirements:

Semester Hours Completed: 6.00
GPA Achieved/Needed: none / 2.000
Group 1 (Completed)
Semester Hours Completed: 6.00
Src Course # Title S.H. Grd TESC # Notes
1.. ENC-101... English Composition I.... 3.00 CR ENC-101 *NE
1.. ENC-102... English Composition II... 3.00 CR ENC-102 *NE

B: Humanities (In Progress)
> Complete 12 semester hours of Humanities, including at
> least two subject areas.
Semester Hours Completed: 9.00 Required: 12 Remaining: 3
Src Course # Title S.H. Grd TESC # Notes
1.. LIT-292... Analysis and Inter of Lit 3.00 CR LIT-292 *NE
1.. LIT-291... Analysis & Interpre Liter 3.00 CR LIT-291 *NE
2.. HUM106 Drama.................... 3.00 A ENG-230 *CC *TE
_____________________________________________________________________ 3 credits

C: Social Sciences (Pending)
> Complete 12 semester hours in the Social Sciences,
> including at least two subject areas.
Semester Hours Completed: 12.00
Src Course # Title S.H. Grd TESC # Notes
3.. HIS111 History of the US Since 1 3.00 B HIS-114 *CC *TE
1.. MAN-311... Organizational Behavior.. 3.00 CR MAN-311 *NE
1.. PSY-101 Introduction to Psycholog (3.00) --- PSY-101 *PL *TE
1.. PSY-331 Introduction to Counselin (3.00) --- PSY-331 *PL *TE

D: Mathematics (Completed)
> Complete a 3 semester hour college-level Mathematics
> course.
Src Course # Title S.H. Grd TESC # Notes
1.. MAT-129... Precalculus for Technolog 3.00 CR MAT-129 *NE

E: Natural Sciences (Completed)
> Complete 9 semester hours in the Natural Sciences,
> including at least two subject areas.
Semester Hours Completed: 9.00
Src Course # Title S.H. Grd TESC # Notes
1.. MAT-121... College Algebra.......... 3.00 CR MAT-121 *NE
1.. COS-101... Introduction to Computers 3.00 CR COS-101 *NE
1.. MAT-115... Intermediate Algebra..... 3.00 CR MAT-115 *NE
BA General Education Electives (18 SH)
> Complete 18 semester hours from any of the following
> General Education subjects: Humanities, Social Sciences,
> Natural Sciences or Mathematics.


Src Course # Title S.H. Grd TESC # Notes
3.. BIO101 General Biology.......... 4.00 C BIO-101 *CC *TE
_____________________________________________________________________ 3 credits
_____________________________________________________________________ 3 credits
_____________________________________________________________________ 3 credits
_____________________________________________________________________ 3 credits
_____________________________________________________________________ 2 credits
BA Liberal Studies (33 Sh)
Semester Hours Completed: 23.00

GPA Achieved/Needed: 2.000 / 2.000
Complete all 3 subrequirements:
A: Upper Level (15 SH) (In Progress)
> Complete 15 semester hours of 300 and 400 level Liberal
> Studies coursework. At least TWO or more different areas
> must be included to provide breadth of knowledge in the
> Liberal Studies Area (e.g., AREA I: Humanities courses:
> 18 semester hours; AREA II: Social Sciences courses: 9
> semester hours; AREA III: Natural Sciences courses: 6
> semester hours). The two areas can span the entire 33
> credit credit requirement.
Semester Hours Completed: 12.00 Required: 15 Remaining: 3
Src Course # Title S.H. Grd TESC # Notes
1.. COM-300... Intro. to Business Commun 3.00 CR COM-300 *NE
1.. ENS-314... Global Environmental Chan (6.00) ___ *IP
1.. MAR-321 Marketing Communications. (3.00) --- MAR-321 *PL *TE
_____________________________________________________________________ 3 credits

B: Liberal Stds (15 SH) (In Progress)
> Complete 15 additional semester hours of Liberal Studies
> coursework. A maximum of 6 credits can be at the 100 level.
Semester Hours Completed: 11.00 Required: 15 Remaining: 4
Src Course # Title S.H. Grd TESC # Notes
1.. ENG-201... Technical Writing........ 3.00 CR ENG-201 *NE
1.. STA-201... Principles of Statistics. 3.00 CR STA-201 *NE
4.. SOCY100 Intro to Sociology....... 3.00 C SOC-101 *TE
1.. GOG-100... Introduction to Geography 2.00 CR GOG-100 *NE
_____________________________________________________________________ 3 credits
_____________________________________________________________________ 1 credits

C: Liberl Arts Capstone (Not Started)
> Complete course LIB-495 Liberal Arts Capstone.
Src Course # Title S.H. Grd TESC # Notes
___ LIB-495___ _________________________ ______________________ 1 course needed

[cookderosa]

I wanted to take a minute to encourage you!! First, a year is a long time. What is the absolute WORST possible outcome!?!?! THE WORST is that you'll have to spend another enrollment fee. I have 4 kids and we are a 1 income family, I get it, and we don't have that kind of money laying around either- but at the end of the day, your kids and husband trump this plan. So, you'll work the plan because you are smart enough (judging by your excellent grades so far) you've got great resources (ta-da IC forum!) and you have found the best thing in the world for moms (CLEP exams!). So, one by one, you'll study when you can, and you'll study hard, and you'll pass. You're not going to fail. Simply put one step in front of the other, work the plan, and you WILL graduate. It's that simple.

Before day's end, someone will be able to help you look over this plan (I'm running out the door) but you're in the right place. You'll get rolling, and you can do this. Of course, it's scary, but worry about that later. For now, it's time to study!

[AlbaTiVo]

You will do fine and get this knocked out in a year. Try looking at these two lists for ease: CLEP & DSST. Of course these have to be balanced with your own interests and prior knowledge, but you should be easily able to map out your last few tests.

Why are you taking Global Environmental Change instead of just another test or two? You say that everything else will be CLEP, DSST, PF or other options, but you will also have to take the capstone.

[AlbaTiVo]

THE WORST is that you'll have to spend another enrollment fee.

You also have the option of extending your enrollment for up to three months for $233 per month, but I am confident that you have so few classes left, you will be done within a year.

[Can219]

Yes that is my plan to extend the extra 3 months if I have too! Its an option to help take some of the stress off... Get organized Get a plan and you'll be fine!! We are all here for you....

[patsfand]

Thanks for the encouragement. That is why this forum is so great because everyone has had a lot of the same experiences going through this process.

[bluespecial]

I looked at your evaluation and I think your in good shape. There are plenty of easier CLEP and DSST tests that you have not taken to fill your empty spots. Although I have not taken PF Music and Art Appreciation courses, you may want to consider one for your last humanites requirement if you are burnt out on testing. Otherwise the World Religions dsst is very doable. You may want to consider taking the Environment & Humanity DSST after your Global Environment course, I thought the exam was easy, and you will have even more knowledge than I did.

Another test to consider taking in the next month is the Vietnam dsst. I took it last May and I thought it was easy, partly because there were some Vietnam War documentaries shown on TV Memorial Day weekend that I watched which made studying easier. I would bet those same documentaries will be shown again this month. I think the most helpful one was the National Geographic Channel, it was 2 or 3 hours long, it complemented the flashcards nicely.

The Management Information Systems exam was very doable as well. I hadn't taken a computer class in 10 years I did well with only 7 days of studying. I have also taken the Humanites Clep exam, but if you are burnt out I would not recommend it unless you have some other previous knowledge, that exam takes a long time to study for.

[patsfand]

I just wanted to bump this thread to illustrate how awesome this forum is. A little over six months ago I was really doubting myself and my ability to finish my degree. With a gentle slap in the face saying get yourself together and support from the people in this forum I was able to do it. It is a little premature for my I'm done thread, but I was able to get all my requirements done. I am currently taking my capstone and only I had to pay a little bit to extend my enrollment. I will put in my graduation paperwork in a couple of weeks. Thanks again for everyone's help and support.