TESU AS in Technical Studies question

[AutoLab Instructor]

I am an automotive shop teacher in California and looking to get a quick AS degree as it would help move up to the college level, I know that some colleges accept ASE certifications as college credits. Does anyone know if TESU awards college credits for these certifications (I have 10 of them) and I also hold a clear teaching credential from classes I took with Orange County Department of Education. Any insight would be appreciated.

https://tesu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/curre...al-studies

I’m willing to put in work, just overwhelmed on where to start.

[bjcheung77]

Welcome to the board, great initial post with some info. It's best to provide an update to your post with the details asked for in the addendum and template here: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...Area-works

After reviewing whatever update you may have (and the extra info if at all possible), we can provide you a degree path like this one here, I just replied to them a couple minutes or so ago: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...ice--50368

TESU WIKI, click TESU under categories to view degree plans: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Th...University

[AutoLab Instructor]

Thanks, here is my updated info

Your Location: California, USA
Your Age: 42
What kind of degree do you want?: AS or BS
Current Regional Accredited Credits:

School Name Total Credits: #University of California SD 1.5 credits
Health education for the teacher 1.5 credits, A

Orange County Department of Education (I don’t know if I get credit for these)
EL100R ELD/SDAIE/SPED - CTE Teacher Preparation Course - A
CTE101N CTE Teacher Preparation Course - A
CTE102J CTE Instructional Practices - A


Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: According to the ACE guide my certifications at one time were worth 27 credits - some community colleges still accept these as credit.

Provider Total Credits: #

I’m looking to do Study.com or a mix of all for gen ed

[bjcheung77]

Good update, you missed half the info asked for though... Hopefully you'll have more to add before someone jumps in with a road map.

[AutoLab Instructor]

Thanks, here is my updated updated info.

Your Location: California, USA
Your Age: 42
What kind of degree do you want?: AS or BS TESU offers both for technical studies.
Current Regional Accredited Credits:

School Name Total Credits: #University of California SD 1.5 credits
Health education for the teacher 1.5 credits, A

Orange County Department of Education (I don’t know if I get credit for these)
EL100R ELD/SDAIE/SPED - CTE Teacher Preparation Course - A
CTE101N CTE Teacher Preparation Course - A
CTE102J CTE Instructional Practices - A


Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: According to the ACE guide my ASE certifications at one time were worth 27 credits - our local community colleges still accept these as credit.

Certifications: A1 Engine Repair
A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
A3 Manual Drive Train & Axles
A4 Suspension & Steering
A5 Brakes
A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems
A7 Heating & Air Conditioning
A8 Engine Performance
G1R Auto Maintenance and Light Repair 06/30/2030 Current
X1 Exhaust Systems 06/30/2026 Current
Google Certified Educator Level 1
Google Certified Educator Level 2


I’m looking to do Study.com or a mix of all for gen ed

Budget: 5k ish I'd like to go the cheapest route possible.
Commitments:no kids but I do work full time as a teacher
Dedicated time to study: about 2-3 hours a night.
Timeline: within the year
Tuition assistance/reimbursement:out of pocket.