Need help with constructing a full path to B.A in Psychology - TESU.

[Shynepapin]

I was motivated, and there is no possible way I could complete ALEKS College Algebra in a day. It took me WEEKS to get though it. I probably didn't even complete it in 1 month-long membership cycle. I also thought the TEEX courses were long, and it took me at least a week to get through each module, and I finally gave up after 2 modules and figured there was a faster way for me to get some credits (although not cheaper certainly).

OP - No one can tell you how long it will take you to get through any course, because it is highly dependent upon you - how well you already know the material going in, how many hours a day you can devote to studying, how good of a test-taker you are, etc. We can give you a ballpark, but to tell someone that they can finish a math class in a day is probably not the average. Maybe SOME people can, but I'm willing to bet most can't. For anyone who struggled with math in high school, or who haven't been in school for decades, it is improbable that they can finish in a day (and I did well in and enjoyed math in HS, and took Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Trig & Analytic Geometry, graduated in 88, and couldn't pass ALEKS' College Algebra in what seemed like forever - maybe 2 hours a day for weeks and weeks to pass).

I would start with the inexpensive or easy-to pass courses, and then work into harder things from there. Take all of your Psych courses together, which should make studying each subsequent course/exam easier.

I certainly do understand that each course is dependent on the individual, and though TESU isn't really into GPA, but from my previous educational history, studying to get into the top end of the grade was the goal, and since this is much more of a time constraint due to ALEKS certification issues and I would definately like suggestions to get through all four course in a month or as fast as possible, so I can use as transfer credit into TESU. I know I'm going to struggle with the math because I never really liked it as time passed and rarely showed interest anymore, so right now I using this to gain back some familiar knowledge lost over time.

Right now I'm focusing on the Gen Ed requirements and will grdually knock each one off week after week using mostly Saylor, Tecep and SL if necessary, though thinking SL will play a major part when taking my Psych courses or HRM required courses. First and foremost Gen Ed.

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Also, I have been cosidering BSBA in HRM, but knowing fully well how mediocre my math is now, then for courses in financial Accounting, it's not scary but it would take some time. For money, I'm focused on putting the majority of my earnings into this, let's say a target of $1000 per month and since it's total cost for either one of the above mentioned degree would cost $6000, that is BA Psychology or BSBA HRM both at TESU, then it's doable in 6 months or even 7.

For the BSBA, Accounting is not really Math-y. Very simple math really, mostly addition and subtraction, they use easy numbers so that you're spending time learning the concepts rather than doing math. Some formulas in Managerial Accounting and Finance, but totally doable.

Just an FYI - The BSBA will be about $1500 cheaper than the Psych just because of the capstone - plus I think there are some courses that can't be taken the cheap $100/average that you can do most of the courses for on this forum (or less).

[Shynepapin]

For the BSBA, Accounting is not really Math-y. Very simple math really, mostly addition and subtraction, they use easy numbers so that you're spending time learning the concepts rather than doing math. Some formulas in Managerial Accounting and Finance, but totally doable.

Just an FYI - The BSBA will be about $1500 cheaper than the Psych just because of the capstone - plus I think there are some courses that can't be taken the cheap $100/average that you can do most of the courses for on this forum (or less).

Regardless of what the total cost would be, I'm interested in a degree that would open up it's doors even at the initial starter stage and not struggle with a whole lot more in terms of certification and others needed requirement to get a starter job somewhere, that's why I was looking into other options rather than just Psych. Though, I have a Psych degree already it wouldn't be a waste of time to learn the course contents and approaches, also systems of practice, including schools of thoughts and more that are more centered on the United State focus and teachings on the subject matter. But, since all this is for a better future and possibly a coporate job, then I'm looking into or interested in a degree that would open its doors to me immediately regardless of how mediocre the pay is, a starter should expect more than opened door and gaining experience and moving on, even if it means less time at any organization at a time, once you get a better one, you move and keep doing what's necessary to keep moving till you get where you find yourslef most comfortable and to a level where the career goals are being met.

So, in esssence, if the BSBA in HRM cost more per course for some of the courses, then I wouldn't mind as long as it has a test out option and would eventually cost a few hundreds less in dollars than the BA Psych, then that's what I want because I would be looking into getting into an MSC program as soon as the Bachelors are done with. Looking forward to working with you on my course plan and test out source, you have being very helpful and I wouldn't want to take any of your suggestions for granted. Regards to you and have a wonderful day.

[Shynepapin]

I wanted to ask you a question, I know the holiday is long and you might be away having a wonderful time with the family, but whenever you see guys can help me out with a suggestion, I'll definately appreciate a reply. I have read the guide and keep reading more whenever I'm not working on my intermediate Algebra on ALEKS, but I know I am trying to get a full grasps of a lot of details is such a short time; which might be impossible.

My question right now is just a basic question, I opened the ACE credit registry website and tried to sign in, is say I need a student ID and there are some educational organization that does not assigned one to student. So, I'm assuming ALEKS does not, please correct me if I'm wrong, I just wanna to know how the credit transfer to ACE works?

Also, about ALEKS, how do I know I am done with the course and hae attained the needed 70% grade to pass, because after every 20 course learnt, ALEKS prompts an assessment, but it is mainly based on what I've learnt so far, nothing new to test my knowledge and knowing fully well that I didn't focus on the initial assessment to get a decent start grade, right now I'm not even one-third done for the intermediate as ALEKS re-adds some courses I haven't mastered due to their assessment, so am I supposed to master each course content to a 100%, not that I don't try but right now I am started to get defeated as I need 12credits from ALEKS before 01/31/2017, that 4 courses I need credit for.

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I replied to your PM.

[Shynepapin]

I replied to your PM.

Yeah seen, just right as I got back thanks for your support always.

[Shynepapin]

Hey guys, I jusst got a quick question, I'm trying to quickly knock out the Ethics course from the institutes since Aleks is holding up on my approval of the College Algebra credit on Ace, so while waiting for that, sinceI I think the approval is late because it is the weekend, I don't wanna wait and waste time, I could be done with the Ethics before the weekend is over.

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Hey guys, I jusst got a quick question, I'm trying to quickly knock out the Ethics course from the institutes since Aleks is holding up on my approval of the College Algebra credit on Ace, so while waiting for that, sinceI I think the approval is late because it is the weekend, I don't wanna wait and waste time, I could be done with the Ethics before the weekend is over.

Yes, you can get it done quickly. You don't even have to take the course, just the exam. If you pass with a 70%, you get credit. You can take the exam as many times as you need to pass.

[Shynepapin]

Yes, you can get it done quickly. You don't even have to take the course, just the exam. If you pass with a 70%, you get credit. You can take the exam as many times as you need to pass.

Oh, I didn't know that I could take the exam as many times to obtain a pass score. I also see that the course has a day duration. Anyway you got an idea why Aleks is taking this long to aproved a course other than the weekend. Thank you once again.

[KayV]

It's because of the weekend. And CONGRATULATIONS on passing College Algebra! WooHoo!