Guidance for a continuing student

[Eplov]

Cards on the table: I was studying Materials Science with a focus in Mechanical Engineering. I picked MS because it required all of the subjects I was interested in (math, physics, chemistry, etc.) with the mistaken understanding that lateral movement within the college of engineering at UCD was easy. Lateral movement turned out to be completely impractical for my situation in particular. Upon being asked to step away from the program I left with a GPA of around 1.7. I actually did well in all of the general engineering courses as well as the mechanical ones. I took some biomedical and "green" (sustainability) engineering classes that I really enjoyed (and received high marks in), but again lateral movement was impractical. At this point I'd like a degree in electrical, biomedical, mechanical, or sustainability engineering. UC Davis is not a practical option as I'd need to attend as an open campus student which limits me to two classes a quarter and I'd have to repeat all of the classes that I did abysmally in. That's assuming its even an option since I fell into a fairly deep depression after failing so drastically and am only now trying to dig my way out of it. Arizona State University offers an online electrical degree but costs something like $529 a unit. I am fairly certain I'd have one "year" worth of classes regardless of which path I take, but it almost has to be online at this point. Sacramento State is geographically feasible but I don't know if I would even be admitted with my now drastically lowered GPA.

It is disappointing that engineering cannot be tested the way other degrees can, but any guidance I can get is both welcome and appreciated. Thank you both.