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Newbie looking for some guidance - Melbies - 10-20-2025
Hello, I am new here and am looking for some guidance.
Your Location: Goodyear, Arizona
Your Age: 41
What kind of degree do you want?: UMPI - Bachelor of Liberal Studies. I’ve heard it’s the quickest one to obtain
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: 90+ ACE credits
Study.com 32 courses completed.
Straighterline 2 courses completed.
Study.com Courses
1: Computer Science 103: Computer Concepts & Applications (97%)
2: Spanish 101: Beginning Spanish (97%)
3: Biology 102: Basic Genetics (96%)
4: English 105: College Composition II (94%)
5: Biology 101: Intro to Biology (94%)
6: Astronomy 101: Intro to Astronomy (94%)
7: Biology 101L: Intro to Biology with Lab (94%)
8: Humanities 201: Critical Thinking & Analysis (94%)
9: Business 312: Advanced Operations Management (94%)
10: Health 101: Principles of Health (93%)
11: Psychology 101: Intro to Psychology (96%)
12: History 104: US History II (92%)
13: Computer Science 102: Fundamentals of Information Technology (92%)
14: Statistics 101: Principles of Statistics (91%)
15: Business 100: Intro to Business (91%)
16: Business 103: Introductory Business Law (91%)
17: Earth Science 104: Intro to Meteorology (91%)
18: Environmental Science 101: Environment and Humanity (91%)
19: Math 103: Precalculus (90%)
20: Math 102: College Mathematics (90%)
21: Computer Science 105: Introduction to Operating Systems (89%)
22: Genetics 101: Intro to Genetics (87%)
23: Education 211: Teaching Elementary Math (87%)
24: Business 101: Principles of Management (87%)
25: Social Science 108: Ethics in the Social Sciences (87%)
26: Education 101: Foundations of Education (86%)
27: Sociology 101: Intro to Sociology (85%)
28: History 103: US History I (83%)
29: Art 103: History of Western Art I (83%)
30: Political Science 102: American Government (79%)
31: English 104: College Composition I (77%)
32: History 100: Western Civilization from Prehistory to Post-WWII (71%)
Straighterline Courses -
33: Anthropology 101: Cultural Anthropology (94%)
34: Philosophy 101: Introduction to Philosophy (94%)
Budget: Unsure.
Commitment: Married with no kids. Full-time job but very relaxed and flexible. Dedicated time to study: I can study several hours a day, every day. My job is relaxed and I can do schoolworkduring my job. I have completed many SDC courses during my work time.
Timeline: I would like to finish ASAP.
Tuition Assistance: I have started a FAFSA application but at this time am unsure if I will get any financial assistance.
My main focus is getting a degree as fast as possible. I am trying to move abroad and a bachelor's degree is needed for a work visa. I will be teaching abroad so the education minor is something I am considering but I am a bit confused about what some of the requirements are for that. Will I have to be observed while teaching? I’ve actually taught for 13 years already but am not currently teaching. If I observe lessons of other teachers via videos, then that makes the minor in education much more doable for me.
RE: Newbie looking for some guidance - ss20ts - 10-21-2025
Where are you looking to move to? Some countries don't recognize the BLS and only recognize a BA or BS.
RE: Newbie looking for some guidance - Melbies - 10-21-2025
I will be moving to China
RE: Newbie looking for some guidance - bjcheung77 - 10-26-2025
Apply and have your credits evaluated, you should have at least 90 credits transferred and try to finish within 1 session at UMPI. I removed your duplicate thread, it's best to bump and update this thread...
RE: Newbie looking for some guidance - Melbies - 10-27-2025
(10-26-2025, 04:42 AM)bjcheung77 Wrote: Apply and have your credits evaluated, you should have at least 90 credits transferred and try to finish within 1 session at UMPI. I removed your duplicate thread, it's best to bump and update this thread...
What minor would be easiest/quickest to get through? If I were to choose education, would I have to record myself teaching a class, or would I have to watch videos of other teachers having a lesson?
Thanks for removing the duplicate post. I tried to do it myself, but I couldn't figure out how to do it myself.
RE: Newbie looking for some guidance - Melbies - 11-19-2025
My credits have been evaluated now.
---COMPLETE 120 CREDIT HOURS
Not Satisfied: Complete 120 credit hours total. Units taken (shown below) include any current and future semester enrollments. (RQ110)
Units: 120.00 required, 103.00 taken, 17.00 needed
---Residency Requirement
Not Satisfied: Residency Requirement
All four-year degree candidates must complete at least 30 credit hours of study through UMPI in order to receive a baccalaureate degree. At least 12 of these credits must be in the major and at least 9 of these 12 must be at the upper level (300-level or above).
Not Satisfied: 30 credits
Units: 30.00 required, 0.00 taken, 30.00 needed
---300 level or higher
Not Satisfied: 9 of the 12 at the 300 level or higher
Units: 9.00 required, 0.00 taken, 9.00 needed
GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM (GEC) GLO REQUIREMENTS (YOURPACE)
Satisfied: To complete the GEC, select at least one course for each objective. Note that several courses meet more than one objective. If you do not have transfer credit, you will be placed in a YourPace course to meet the requirements. (RG13720)
GEC GLO1 - Effective Written and Oral Communication
Satisfied: General Education Learning Outcome: Students will demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills in a variety of contexts. (RQ9551)
1A. ENG 101 Collapsible section 1A. ENG 101
1B. ENG 121 Collapsible section 1B. ENG 121
1C. POS 101, PCJ 215, or COM 210 Collapsible section 1C. POS 101, PCJ 215, or COM 210
1D. ENG 101 Collapsible section 1D. ENG 101
GEC - GLO 2 Critical and Creative Thinking
Satisfied: General Education Learning Outcome: Students will construct meaningful arguments, artifacts, and reasoned conclusions reflecting informed evaluations of alternative positions. (RQ9552)
2A. PHI 151, PHI 152, or PSY 100 Collapsible section 2A. PHI 151, PHI 152, or PSY 100
2B. PHI 151, PHI 152, or PSY 100 Collapsible section 2B. PHI 151, PHI 152, or PSY 100
2C. ENG 121 Collapsible section 2C. ENG 121
2D. ART 108, ART 120, or ENG 211 Collapsible section 2D: ART 108, ART 120, or ENG 211
2E. ART 107, ART 116, ART 211, ENG 151, or HUM 184 Collapsible section 2E. ART 107, ART 116, ART 211, ENG 151, or HUM 184
GEC GLO 3. Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning
Satisfied: General Education Learning Outcome: Students will interpret, analyze, and solve diverse problems incorporating quantitative elements. (RQ9553)
3A. MAT 201 OR MAT 140 Collapsible section 3A. MAT 201 OR MAT 140
3B. MAT 201 OR MAT 140 Collapsible section 3B. MAT 201 OR MAT 140
3C. BIO 105 or HPR 101 Collapsible section 3C. BIO 105 or HPR 101
3D. ENV 110 Collapsible section 3D. ENV 110
3E. BIO 105 Collapsible section 3E. BIO 105
GEC - GLO 4. Information Literacy
Satisfied: General Education Learning Outcome: Students will identify and employ the tools and technologies appropriate for identifying, accessing, evaluating, and using information effectively. (RQ9555)
4B. ENG 121 Collapsible section 4B. ENG 121
4C. PHI 151, PHI 152, or SWK 202 Collapsible section 4C. PHI 151, PHI 152, or SWK 202
GEC-GLO 5. Global Consciousness and Intercultural Awareness
Satisfied: General Education Learning Outcome: Students shall demonstrate an ethical awareness and understanding of the need to live and work in a diverse world. (RQ9556)
5A. GEO 101, SOC 100, or SWK 105 Collapsible section 5A. GEO 101, SOC 100, or SWK 105
5B. HTY 115, HTY 116, HTY 161, and HTY 162 Collapsible section 5B. HTY 115, HTY 116, HTY 161, HTY 162
5C. FRE 101 or SPA 101 Collapsible section 5C. FRE 101 or SPA 101
5D. PHI 151, PHI 152, POS 211 OR SWK 202 Collapsible section 5D. PHI 151, PHI 152, POS 211 OR SWK 202
5E. POS 101, POS 211, OR POS 332 Collapsible section 5E. POS 101, POS 211, OR POS 332
---BACHELOR OF LIBERAL STUDIES-MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Not Satisfied: *NOTE: THIS DPR IS NOT CURRENTLY FUNCTIONING ACCURATELY. PLEASE SEE YOUR ACADEMIC SUCCESS COACH TO ENSURE YOU ARE MEETING ALL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.*
Students must complete an UMPI minor consisting of at least 18 credit hours with a minimum of 6 upper-level credits. Students must also take a minimum of 24 credit hours of upper-level electives beyond courses taken for the general education core and minor requirements. Total credit hours for the degree must be no less than 120 credit hours. A GPA of 2.0 must be maintained as well. (RG13736)
BLS - LIBERAL STUDIES REQUIREMENTS
Not Satisfied: Students must select a Minor with a minimum of 18 credit hours. Students must also take a minimum of 24 credit hours of upper-level electives (300-400 level) beyond courses taken for the GEC and minor requirements to earn this degree. (RQ9572)
Students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 for all requirements.
GPA: 2.000 required, 0.000 actual
---ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS Collapsible section ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS
Not Satisfied: Select at least 24 credit hours of upper-level electives. These will represent courses beyond courses already taken for the GEC and Minor selection. (RQ9572)
*Please check with your Academic Success Coach for YourPace upper level offerings.*
Units: 24.00 required, 3.00 taken, 21.00 needed
The following courses may be used to satisfy this requirement:
BUS 3XX - Business Elective - 3.00 - Taken
---EDU STUDIES MINOR
Not Satisfied: Educational Studies Minor Requirements (RG5877)
Students must satisfy 21 credit hours to earn this minor.
*NOTE: The student must satisfy 9 **distinct credit hours** in the minor area that are independent from the major area of study.
EDU STUDIES MINOR
Not Satisfied: Educational Studies Minor - Requirement (RQ2896)
GPA: 2.250 required, 0.000 actual
EDU STUDIES—REQUIRED COURSES Collapsible section EDU STUDIES—REQUIRED COURSES
Not Satisfied: Complete the following courses for a total of 21 credit hours.
*EDU 152, EDU 153, EDU 210, EDU/SED 287, EDU 305, EDU 357, and EDU 364
Units: 21.00 required, 0.00 taken, 21.00 needed
Courses: 7 required, 0 taken, 7 needed
The following courses may be used to satisfy this requirement:
EDU STUDIES - REQ
RE: Newbie looking for some guidance - LevelUP - 11-19-2025
(10-21-2025, 11:10 AM)ss20ts Wrote: Where are you looking to move to? Some countries don't recognize the BLS and only recognize a BA or BS.
Which countries don't take the BLS?
I would have thought government immigration departments usually require:
“A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.”
RE: Newbie looking for some guidance - bjcheung77 - 11-20-2025
(11-19-2025, 11:14 AM)Melbies Wrote: My credits have been evaluated now.
EDU STUDIES MINOR
Not Satisfied: Educational Studies Minor - Requirement (RQ2896)
GPA: 2.250 required, 0.000 actual
EDU STUDIES—REQUIRED COURSES Collapsible section EDU STUDIES—REQUIRED COURSES
Not Satisfied: Complete the following courses for a total of 21 credit hours.
*EDU 152, EDU 153, EDU 210, EDU/SED 287, EDU 305, EDU 357, and EDU 364
Units: 21.00 required, 0.00 taken, 21.00 needed
Courses: 7 required, 0 taken, 7 needed
Wow, so easy, you got the gen eds and the bulk of the requirements completed! Basically, you need to take the 7 classes required for your minor at UMPI, you can then take the 4 classes that can go towards the MAOL. You then need to transfer 3 UL classes from Coursera, Sophia.org, or Study.com to finish the requirements.
UMPI WIKI, it'll show the 4 classes that can go towards the MAOL later. You need this as it's the UL required for the electives, why not get credit for a possible Masters later on. Link: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/University_of_Maine_at_Presque_Isle
At the bottom of the WIKI, you'll see categories, and if you click UMPI, it'll show all the plans and more, I'll link you, select Education Minor or anything else, such as the gen eds: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Category:UMPI
Note: You can switch things around... If you still have a Study.com or StraighterLine subscription, you may want to complete the 3 upper level transfers before you begin the classes at UMPI.