03-15-2022, 04:12 PM
Hi! I've been reading all the amazing threads and have learned a ton! I'd love your advice on my situation.
I live in North Carolina.
I'm in my mid-40s
Zero credits
Due to life circumstances, I was unable to attend college out of high school. Shortly after, I entered a great career that required me to travel. Since online degrees weren't popular then, I just put the idea of a degree on the shelf. So I'm starting with zero college credits.
However, I do have a lot of work experience! I had a professional Account Management/Sales/Marketing career for 10 years, volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for 4 years, owned my own business for 6 years, completed a 3 year Master Teacher Apprenticeship (not accredited). Currently, I homeschool my children (and have for the past 10 years), and I teach literature/composition to homeschool high school students. There are probably other things too, but those are the main things that come to mind.
Now that my eldest is entering 10th grade, I've been looking at the college options and became excited for the opportunities that may be available to me too!
Here are some of the questions swirling in my mind...
1) Does work/life experience count for anything in the college world in the persuit of a bachelors or masters degree?
1b) If it does count, is it something that typically makes sense or is it too much hassle (esp for undergrad)
2) While I don't have a pressing need for a degree now, but suspect if I were to enter the career world again after my kids are grown, it would help me tremendously. Since I don't have a specific job in mind, but would like something quick, would it be it best to move forward with a UMPI or TESU degree in Business Administration?
3) If I completed a single degree in Business Administration, how would it work to add on a Psychology degree later? What would be the extra effort & time to complete a Psych degree instead of in Business Admin? What would it be like to do it later if that was the direction I decided?
I live in North Carolina.
I'm in my mid-40s
Zero credits
Due to life circumstances, I was unable to attend college out of high school. Shortly after, I entered a great career that required me to travel. Since online degrees weren't popular then, I just put the idea of a degree on the shelf. So I'm starting with zero college credits.
However, I do have a lot of work experience! I had a professional Account Management/Sales/Marketing career for 10 years, volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for 4 years, owned my own business for 6 years, completed a 3 year Master Teacher Apprenticeship (not accredited). Currently, I homeschool my children (and have for the past 10 years), and I teach literature/composition to homeschool high school students. There are probably other things too, but those are the main things that come to mind.
Now that my eldest is entering 10th grade, I've been looking at the college options and became excited for the opportunities that may be available to me too!
Here are some of the questions swirling in my mind...
1) Does work/life experience count for anything in the college world in the persuit of a bachelors or masters degree?
1b) If it does count, is it something that typically makes sense or is it too much hassle (esp for undergrad)
2) While I don't have a pressing need for a degree now, but suspect if I were to enter the career world again after my kids are grown, it would help me tremendously. Since I don't have a specific job in mind, but would like something quick, would it be it best to move forward with a UMPI or TESU degree in Business Administration?
3) If I completed a single degree in Business Administration, how would it work to add on a Psychology degree later? What would be the extra effort & time to complete a Psych degree instead of in Business Admin? What would it be like to do it later if that was the direction I decided?
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