Fastest not cheapest way to a bachelors degree?

[cookderosa]

Thank you all for your help and advice. I have about 20-22 credits from UT but I have to check to find out exactly how many it is. I would prefer to take classes where I can test at anytime. I am a pretty good test taker and good memorization. I would like to avoid as much upper level math as possible. I can breeze through any type of business, finance or economics tests. I am not trying to learn anything....just trying to get a piece of paper that says I have BA that is legit so I can coach basketball at public schools.

How do people get this done in 4-9 months? I will review all of the information you have given me so far and come back with any other questions.

Thanks again!

Are there any public school requirements besides "a degree" that you need? Licensure, or anything else? That's really the first question. Then, you can work backwards.

Coaches and Scouts : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

From the Department of Labor site- which is general, not specific by state:

How to Become a Coach or Scout About this section
Coaches and scouts
Coaches and scouts must have overall knowledge of the game or sport.
Coaches and scouts typically need a bachelor’s degree. They must also have extensive knowledge of the sport. Coaches typically gain this knowledge through their own experiences playing the sport at some level. Although previous playing experience may be beneficial, it is not required for most scouting jobs.

Education
College and professional coaches must usually have a bachelor’s degree. This degree can typically be in any subject. However, some coaches may decide to study exercise and sports science, physiology, kinesiology, nutrition and fitness, physical education, and sports medicine.

High schools typically hire teachers or administrators at the school for most coaching jobs. If no suitable teacher is found, schools hire a qualified candidate from outside the school. For more information on education requirements for teachers, see the profile on high school teachers.

Scouts must also typically have a bachelor’s degree. Some scouts decide to get a degree in business, marketing, sales, or sports management.

Other Experience
College and professional coaching jobs also typically require experience playing the sport at some level.

Scouting jobs typically do not require experience playing a sport at the college or professional level, but it can be beneficial. Employers look for applicants with a passion for sports and an ability to spot young players who have exceptional athletic ability and skills.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
Most state high school athletic associations require coaches to be certified or at least complete mandatory education courses.

Certification often requires coaches to be a minimum age (at least 18 years old) and be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid. Some states also require coaches to attend classes related to sports safety and coaching fundamentals prior to becoming certified. For information of specific state coaching requirements, contact the state’s high school athletic association or visit the National Association of State Boards of Education.

Although most public high school coaches need to meet these state requirements in order to become a coach, certification may not be required for coaching and sports instructor jobs in private schools.

Some schools may require coaches to have a teaching license and complete a background check.

Certification requirements for college coaching positions also vary.

Additional certification may be highly desirable or even required in order to become an instructor in scuba diving, tennis, golf, karate, or other individual sports. There are many certifying organizations specific to the various sports, and their requirements vary.

Part-time workers and those in smaller facilities or youth leagues are less likely to need formal education or training and may not need certification.