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TESU AS in Technical Studies question - AutoLab Instructor - 09-16-2025
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/current/undergraduate-catalog/degree-programs-and-certificates/associate-in-science/as-in-technical-studies
I’m willing to put in work, just overwhelmed on where to start.
RE: TESU AS in Technical Studies question - bjcheung77 - 09-17-2025
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-New-to-DegreeForum-How-this-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-Degree-Planning-Advice--50368
TESU WIKI, click TESU under categories to view degree plans: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Thomas_Edison_State_University
RE: TESU AS in Technical Studies question - AutoLab Instructor - 09-17-2025
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
RE: TESU AS in Technical Studies question - bjcheung77 - 09-18-2025
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.
RE: TESU AS in Technical Studies question - AutoLab Instructor - 10-24-2025
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.