Trying to make a Liberal Studies TESC plan

[vivalagloria]

Hello! I've been a real lurker here for a while but I'm finally starting to delve into the world of degree completion to figure out my next steps. I studied in England with the Open University, where I have a total of 160 credits (a complete OU degree would comprise 360 credits). I took an intro to math course for 10 credits, a first year science course for 60, a second year music course for 60, and a second year psychology for 30. I know that probably doesn't mean anything to you but I figured I'd briefly explain my background!

I am interested in psychology, biology, anatomy and nutrition so I think I'm aiming for Liberal Studies degree but with an emphasis in those kind of fields. But I'm not sure what my current transfer credits will translate to, so should I be getting my transcript validated by WES before proceeding with any of this? I wanted to try and get a head start by studying for a CLEP or two in the meantime.

I'm new to American education so I'm finding this all so overwhelming. Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!!

This is what I have so far:

English Composition I - College Composition CLEP
English Composition II - College Composition CLEP
College-level math course - College Mathematics CLEP
Electives in Intellectual and Practical Skills - Introduction to Computing DSST, or Information Systems and Technical Writing CLEP and DSST

Humanities - Humanities CLEP
Social Sciences - Human Growth and Development CLEP
Natural Sciences - The Science of Nutrition TECEP or Science of Nutrition ECE
Interdisciplinary - Biology CLEP; Fundamentals of Counselling DSST

Diversity/Global Literacy - General Anthropology DSST
Responsible Ethical Leadership - Ethics in America DSST
Other Ethics or Diversity Course - Human/Cultural Geography DSST

Gen Ed Electives... Introduction to Education Psychology CLEP

Area of Study: Liberal Studies
Anatomy and Physiology (lower) ECE
Abnormal Psychology (upper) ECE
Introduction to Philosophy (lower) ECE
Psychology of adulthood and ageing (upper) ECE
Basic Genetics (lower) ECE
Here's to Your Health DSST

[KayV]

Welcome! Since Open University uses CATS credit conversion for undergraduate programs, your Intro to Math is worth about 2.5 credits, your Science is worth 10 US credits, Music is also worth 10 US credits, and Psychology is worth 5 US credits. In addition, you might have credits accepted by WES/ ECE from your final year of secondary school. Check out mog538 and AlbaTiVo for info from people who are also trying to get US degrees with UK coursework. You might have more credits than you think.

[vivalagloria]

Oh thank you so much!! I will check out their posts now!

Forgot to mention in my previous post, I also have AP Psychology.