My Degree Plan @ TESC and Progress

[Lady Grace of Pemberley]

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Interpersonal Communication ECE
Score: A

I studied for this test for about a week and a half. First, I read through the required textbook (The Interpersonal Communication Book by Joseph A. DeVito), and then I started working on a study guide based on the provided fact sheet, but I got too overwhelmed and ran out of time to finish it. Additionally, I listened to some of the podcasts recommended on the fact sheet (iTunesU: Interpersonal Communication SPCH 3350 2009 from Eastern Tennessee State University).

The fact sheet was immensely helpful - I loved how they broke everything down and told you exactly what you would need to know! This test was basically like a computerized TECEP. I decided not to get the optional textbook - I didn't want to devote the time to reading a whole extra book! I really enjoyed studying for this test, as one of my favorite areas of communication is Interpersonal Communication, specifically nonverbal communication. I was so grateful that TESC allowed me to use this test to fulfill my Interpersonal Communications requirement; it was definitely a lot easier than taking the course!

This was my first ECE, so I was a bit apprehensive about the format and how it would go. The test contained 140 multiple-choice questions. Each question had four possible answers (like a DSST). The lady at the testing center said she had never seen anyone get an "A" on an ECE before. The security measures were quite rigorous at the testing center I went to (they photographed me, requested several forms of ID, had me sign a ton of stuff, and had me turn my pockets inside out to ensure I didn't have anything in them). One neat thing about the copy of the score report they gave you was that they told you what percentage you got correct for each section of the test (i.e. Verbal and Nonverbal Communication, Applications in Interpersonal Contexts, etc.).

I would definitely recommend taking Psychology and Sociology before you take this test; there was a lot of overlapping material between those subjects and this exam.

Fact Sheet: http://www.excelsior.edu/c/document_libr...upId=78666