Degree Planning Advice for 55 yr old with 150 credits

[supernow]

BLS is a Bachelors in Liberal Studies, it's slightly different than General Studies... BLS is $1700/session, if you can finish 10 classes in that time, it's $1700.  MAOL is $2350/session, if you can finish in 1 session, that's the entire cost.  If you add both together, you can get a Bachelors and Masters for $4050 flat.  Now, it depends on how much it costs you for the alternative credits you take towards the BLS, Sophia.org is $99/month, or $79 first month if you get discount code.

Okay. So the BLS minors ARE one of these: 

• Educational Studies
  
  
• Management
  
  
• Accounting
  
  
• Project Management
  
  
• Management Information Systems
  Correct?

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BLS is a Bachelors in Liberal Studies, it's slightly different than General Studies... BLS is $1700/session, if you can finish 10 classes in that time, it's $1700.  MAOL is $2350/session, if you can finish in 1 session, that's the entire cost.  If you add both together, you can get a Bachelors and Masters for $4050 flat.  Now, it depends on how much it costs you for the alternative credits you take towards the BLS, Sophia.org is $99/month, or $79 first month if you get discount code.

Okay. So the BLS minors ARE one of these: 

• Educational Studies
  
  
• Management
  
  
• Accounting
  
  
• Project Management
  
  
• Management Information Systems
  Correct?
  

Also, what is "one session?"

[bjcheung77]

If you click one of the 5 links you have above, you'll get into the minors. In the calendar, it'll show you the sessions available. It's another name for a 'term' of 8 weeks.

[davewill]

TESU would be a good choice if cost was less of a factor, and you were concerned that you might not be able, or just didn't want, to maximize your study time enough to finish UMPI in 2 or 3 terms. It is also a bit less risky if your job is likely to suddenly throw a huge project or extensive travel your way.

TESU doesn't charge by the term, so taking a break doesn't affect your pocketbook..

[supernow]

If you click one of the 5 links you have above, you'll get into the minors.  In the calendar, it'll show you the sessions available.  It's another name for a 'term' of 8 weeks.

Thank you!

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TESU would be a good choice if cost was less of a factor, and you were concerned that you might not be able, or just didn't want, to maximize your study time enough to finish UMPI in 2 or 3 terms. It is also a bit less risky if your job is likely to suddenly throw a huge project or extensive travel your way.

TESU doesn't charge by the term, so taking a break doesn't affect your pocketbook..

Thank you for the guidance!!

[bjcheung77]

That's correct, it's very hard to 'gauge' how fast or how well people study, that's the main reason there is the addendum and template. From the looks of things, it can swing either way as both institutions are public/state and not private for-profit ones. Basically, if you really do have the energy, time to get things done quickly, UMPI is the way to go, if your energy/time fluctuates wildly, and you can't get some time off work for those 8 weeks or session/term, then TESU may work as well.