TESU Area of Study help!

[Merlin]

Why wouldn't you take Network Tech instead of Stats?

Network Technology is UL, and I didn't want to take an upper level class at the same time as the Capstone (which I've heard is a bear of a class). It was recommended that I take a lower level class with the capstone to make it a little bit easier.

Yes, the capstone is a pain. It consists of a ton of reading and a ton of writing, with a whole lot crammed into the first two weeks to weed out people who aren't ready. There is only one exam, which is 80% essay based. So unless you're already a strong writer, I'd recommend taking it all by itself if you can manage it.

If you have to take a second course, taking it alongside a simple course (like the SOS-110 cornerstone) seems reasonable. Depending on your math skills and familiarity with stats going into the course, I would argue that Statistics might be harder than Network Technology in terms of time spent on the course; it will require more time spent on memorization and practice at least. On the other hand, I would imagine that the stats course would require little if any writing, which is good since you'll already have your hands full with the writing required for the capstone.

Personally, I would think that the network technology course will be easier for someone pursuing a BSBA CIS. Assuming you're coming from an IT background like most CIS folks, you may already have knowledge in this area. Then again, I know the Network Technology TECEP has an essay section, so I would imagine that the online course will require papers; depending on the number of papers, that may be too much writing when combined with the capstone. But that is just speculation since I haven't seen the course syllabus.

I would love to take the Capstone by itself, but then how would I get financial aid? Would I take 6 credits through TESU for 2 different classes? For example, take Network Technology and Management Information Systems through TESU to get financial aid, then take the Capstone by itself?

I cannot offer any advice about financial aid, though I would think there would be some way to do it given financial aid is assessed quarterly but you can begin classes each month. I have no experience with this, but perhaps you could schedule one course to begin at the start of the quarter but schedule the capstone to begin in the last month of the quarter so you only end up with a small period of overlap? Not exactly the same as taking them separately, but a limit to the overlap would make things easier.

Perhaps someone here with more experience with financial aid may be able to offer a better approach.

[studyandpass5]

Why wouldn't you take Network Tech instead of Stats?

Network Technology is UL, and I didn't want to take an upper level class at the same time as the Capstone (which I've heard is a bear of a class). It was recommended that I take a lower level class with the capstone to make it a little bit easier.

Yes, the capstone is a pain. It consists of a ton of reading and a ton of writing, with a whole lot crammed into the first two weeks to weed out people who aren't ready. There is only one exam, which is 80% essay based. So unless you're already a strong writer, I'd recommend taking it all by itself if you can manage it.

If you have to take a second course, taking it alongside a simple course (like the SOS-110 cornerstone) seems reasonable. Depending on your math skills and familiarity with stats going into the course, I would argue that Statistics might be harder than Network Technology in terms of time spent on the course; it will require more time spent on memorization and practice at least. On the other hand, I would imagine that the stats course would require little if any writing, which is good since you'll already have your hands full with the writing required for the capstone.

Personally, I would think that the network technology course will be easier for someone pursuing a BSBA CIS. Assuming you're coming from an IT background like most CIS folks, you may already have knowledge in this area. Then again, I know the Network Technology TECEP has an essay section, so I would imagine that the online course will require papers; depending on the number of papers, that may be too much writing when combined with the capstone. But that is just speculation since I haven't seen the course syllabus.

I would love to take the Capstone by itself, but then how would I get financial aid? Would I take 6 credits through TESU for 2 different classes? For example, take Network Technology and Management Information Systems through TESU to get financial aid, then take the Capstone by itself?

I cannot offer any advice about financial aid, though I would think there would be some way to do it given financial aid is assessed quarterly but you can begin classes each month. I have no experience with this, but perhaps you could schedule one course to begin at the start of the quarter but schedule the capstone to begin in the last month of the quarter so you only end up with a small period of overlap? Not exactly the same as taking them separately, but a limit to the overlap would make things easier.

Perhaps someone here with more experience with financial aid may be able to offer a better approach.

Thanks. I think I'm going to have to call TESU's financial aid department and figure out what the best way to do this is.