08-11-2023, 10:27 AM
@cj91, Welcome to the board... UMPI is a great choice and that's what I am going to recommend as well, everyone is going to give advice that may vary in regards to what they believe the ROI/Value lies in... Here's my take, do the Pierpont BOG AAS with an emphasis of your choice, after you have graduated, apply to UMPI for their BAS with a minor in Criminal Justice and another minor in Management, MIS, PM, or a combination of them.
Here's the thing, I usually recommend the trifecta of certs, degree, experience. You don't have to chase the goal of a BS Comp Sci, skip that in favor of your Business/CJ minors. Going for the Pierpont degree allows entry into the BAS (non-YourPace) program and you have the required 40+ technical credits from AIU. During your time 'waiting' for Pierpont to graduate you, complete your remaining Sophia.org and other classes for transfer to UMPI.
In the end, you get the Pierpont BOG AAS, UMPI BAS (non-YourPace) degree. Some favor this degree over the BLS 'check the box' option, moreover, this is slightly easier than the BLS degree due to different requirements. For information on the UMPI BAS and how to complete that degree, follow steps within the WIKI Link: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/UM...egree_Plan
Here's the thing, I usually recommend the trifecta of certs, degree, experience. You don't have to chase the goal of a BS Comp Sci, skip that in favor of your Business/CJ minors. Going for the Pierpont degree allows entry into the BAS (non-YourPace) program and you have the required 40+ technical credits from AIU. During your time 'waiting' for Pierpont to graduate you, complete your remaining Sophia.org and other classes for transfer to UMPI.
In the end, you get the Pierpont BOG AAS, UMPI BAS (non-YourPace) degree. Some favor this degree over the BLS 'check the box' option, moreover, this is slightly easier than the BLS degree due to different requirements. For information on the UMPI BAS and how to complete that degree, follow steps within the WIKI Link: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/UM...egree_Plan
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Pre-Med Online, MSc Biomedical Sciences (Starting Jan 2026)
In Progress: UoPeople BS Health Science
Completed: UMPI BAS & MAOL (2025)
TESU ASNSM Biology, BSBA (ACBSP Accredited 2017)


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