(09-28-2021, 08:48 AM)TheLibrarian Wrote: Okay this might be a really stupid idea so tell me if it is. lol
I am getting a BA in history. I have my degree plan all mapped out. I was thinking, to make myself a bit more marketable since I'm old and have mostly customer service/healthcare experience, why not do a BS in management too (or even an associates in business, just something extra to give me a bit more. I think I would perfer the associates more than the bachelors since I plan to get a masters in history anyway). I have the time now to dedicate to two degrees so I figured this would be the best time. I am not sure how it would work:
I know I would need the capstone for both "schools"
I am going to do a 16 credits at TESU to waive the RW fee.
I also want to do the 9 credits to get the flat rate tuition.
Now I know that the capstones are a lot of work. The way that its written on their website, I need to complete 16 credits before graduation to be eligible for the waiver. So I was thinking, do it in 2 sessions. One session do 9 credits, one being a capstone. Then the next session do 9 credits and the second capstone? That would give me the flat rate and the two sessions combined would give me the waiver requirements
Is this an option?
How much extra work would this be?
Are my gen eds/electives shared between both?
I know of something called a dual major, I dont know if that would be better?
I dont even know how to degree plan for either option.
Please give me your thoughts and tell me if this is a dumb idea.
If I only get one degree it will be the history degree and I will NOT being going into teaching. I want to work in a library or a museum. I am up for getting a masters but that wont be for a few years so I need to make sure I can get a decent job in the mean time.
Attached is my history degree plan and you can let me know what you think. There are no additional classes I have done that are not listed here.
Is this an option? Yes
How much extra work would this be? Depends on how long it takes you to complete the courses.
Are my gen eds/electives shared between both? Yes, the only restriction is the overlap is in the AOS.
I know of something called a dual major, I dont know if that would be better? Dual major avoids the extra capstone requirements. Better or worse depends on your individual situation.
I dont even know how to degree plan for either option. People here can help with that.
Please give me your thoughts and tell me if this is a dumb idea. Not a dumb idea, follow your heart what you think is right for you.
The associate's degree is free so adding one on isn't a bad idea. I'm usually in favor of planning things out both ways, #1 if you only do the BA History or #2 if you go for the BA History + Associates business/or BSBA
The new BA History that came out July 1, 2021 is slightly different than the old one. You are going to need 12 credits of Humanities inside the AOS which makes the AOS 42 credits versus 33. And there are 30 total free elective credits. (General Ed electives are gone now) They still haven't updated the online degrees on the TESU site which is going to make it confusing for a lot of new students.
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