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Which degree? - rlw74 - 02-16-2017
So this is maybe a dumb question but here is my scenario... I'm on track for a BA.LS at TESU. My UL credits will come from 1 history course, 1 literature course and 2 psychology courses. If I take just 1 more UL psychology course I can switch to a social science concentration. I'm trying to get all my credits done by April so I can take my capstone in April/May/June and apply for graduation on July 1. So I need to finish either 3 or 4 classes by April 1st. I'm doing study.com which is just a little time consuming but I think it's doable.
Here is my question, does it matter? It's still just a liberal studies degree but with a concentration. It will say liberal arts on the diploma (which I doubt anyone will ever look at). Can I even legitimately say I have a degree in social sciences? Do employers care? Does one sounds better than another? I know this might just be a matter of opinion but I don't want to regret I didn't put in just an extra week or two of work to get that concentration if it matters.
Which degree? - dfrecore - 02-17-2017
If you switch to SocSci, then the Lit course won't count in that area (it's a HUM, not a SOCSCI), so you might need to take a couple more SocSci courses? You need 18cr of SocSci.
I personally don't know that it matters, and I wouldn't spend the time on it, but that's just me. You probably need to look at the jobs you want, and see what kind of degree they require. If it specifically says SocSci, then you should get it. But if they don't care, then you shouldn't either.
Which degree? - Mamasaphire - 02-17-2017
I know I'm not a good example since I have so many credits, although honestly it wasn't until this last year or so that all these fast UL courses were available, and then I did speed things up.
Anyway. If it were me, I'd just take a few extra Study.com courses and do the SocSci degree "officially".
Study.com has several UL Psych options that were quick and relatively interesting-- and the quizzes have overlap, so really won't take very long. Ed4Credit has one that looks good & doesn't overlap.
I don't think a person who technically majored "Liberal Art" can claim a SocSci degree, even if they are basically the same. But I could be wrong.
Which degree? - rlw74 - 02-17-2017
I think I might just stick with what I'm doing. I was thinking the 18 credit hour concentration included the capstone. I was thinking I just needed 15 hours (so 5 classes, not 6) plus the capstone. But if its two extra classes that might be difficult since I would have to take an extra class during my capstone. I don't think it really matters as far as employment - only in what I "feel" better about as far as personal fulfillment. I'm probably going back into my previous career field when my kids get into school. And I have my eye on a continuing ed program that doesn't need any specific major requirement. I really want to graduate in September so I can check that box off my bucket list. If I manage the extra classes between now and then I'll try. Otherwise I'll just be happy to finish something I started a loooong time ago.
Which degree? - Synicaal - 02-17-2017
rlw74 Wrote:I think I might just stick with what I'm doing. I was thinking the 18 credit hour concentration included the capstone. I was thinking I just needed 15 hours (so 5 classes, not 6) plus the capstone. But if its two extra classes that might be difficult since I would have to take an extra class during my capstone. I don't think it really matters as far as employment - only in what I "feel" better about as far as personal fulfillment. I'm probably going back into my previous career field when my kids get into school. And I have my eye on a continuing ed program that doesn't need any specific major requirement. I really want to graduate in September so I can check that box off my bucket list. If I manage the extra classes between now and then I'll try. Otherwise I'll just be happy to finish something I started a loooong time ago.
I opted to go for the Concentration and not just straight General Management, two reasons, 1 I wanted a concentration lol and second Accounting credits open up a lot of opportunities for me at my current employer. I do believe the TESU degrees only state the Type like Business Admin or Business but the transcript will state the Major in Accounting. Someone correct me if I am wrong but I am working off of memory from another forum post.