https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:07:45 +0000 MyBB https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Coursera-Certs-at-COSC Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:40:01 +0000 https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Coursera-Certs-at-COSC
Back in January/February when I attended, they did actually accept a few of the certs I took on Coursera's platform, but I wasn't sure if anyone else here has a list of what they actually accept.

Once I get back into my student email and find my degree plan from the General Studies program, I'll post an update of what they accepted.

Part of me is still bound and determined to find a way to degree hack COSC]]>
Back in January/February when I attended, they did actually accept a few of the certs I took on Coursera's platform, but I wasn't sure if anyone else here has a list of what they actually accept.

Once I get back into my student email and find my degree plan from the General Studies program, I'll post an update of what they accepted.

Part of me is still bound and determined to find a way to degree hack COSC]]> https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-ACE-UL-Electives-at-COSC Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:35:41 +0000 https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-ACE-UL-Electives-at-COSC
Google Project Management = 3 UL Credits as a Free Elective

Google UX Design = 3 UL Credits as a Free Elective

Meta Social Media Marketing = 3 UL Credits as a Free Elective

If you were to do Health 310 via Study.com, that would then put you at a total of 12 UL Credits.]]>
Google Project Management = 3 UL Credits as a Free Elective

Google UX Design = 3 UL Credits as a Free Elective

Meta Social Media Marketing = 3 UL Credits as a Free Elective

If you were to do Health 310 via Study.com, that would then put you at a total of 12 UL Credits.]]> https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Study-com-HCA-211-Doesn-t-Count-as-UL-Credit Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:30:34 +0000 https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Study-com-HCA-211-Doesn-t-Count-as-UL-Credit Health 305: Healthcare Finance & Budgeting comes over to COSC as HCA 211. After speaking with them, they confirmed that this is an error and that it will come over as LL credit.

So, where does that leave things? COSC is now even more difficult, and Study.com only offers 1 UL course that can be transferred to Study.com. Our wiki says there are 3 UL courses from Study.com to COSC, but really, there's only 1. 

Health 310: Human Resource Management in Healthcare comes over as an UL HCA elective.

If you were considering COSC, just know that the game is much harder now.]]> Health 305: Healthcare Finance & Budgeting comes over to COSC as HCA 211. After speaking with them, they confirmed that this is an error and that it will come over as LL credit.

So, where does that leave things? COSC is now even more difficult, and Study.com only offers 1 UL course that can be transferred to Study.com. Our wiki says there are 3 UL courses from Study.com to COSC, but really, there's only 1. 

Health 310: Human Resource Management in Healthcare comes over as an UL HCA elective.

If you were considering COSC, just know that the game is much harder now.]]> https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Freebie-Associates-with-Bachelors-in-General-Studies Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:55:58 +0000 https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Freebie-Associates-with-Bachelors-in-General-Studies https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Study-com-Updates-That-Could-Help-Charter-Oak-Students-Earn-Credits-More-Efficiently Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:30:35 +0000 https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Study-com-Updates-That-Could-Help-Charter-Oak-Students-Earn-Credits-More-Efficiently For Charter Oak students looking to complete general education or elective requirements through ACE-approved courses, Study.com has made several updates that may make it a convenient option to consider:
 
$95/month plan
Study.com now offers a $95/month plan that includes access to 70 ACE-approved courses — covering many Charter Oak gen ed, business and liberal studies requirements. Students can work on two courses at a time but can start new ones as soon as each is completed, which lets you take advantage of the self-paced set-up.
 
Open-book, open-note finals
All final exams are now open book and open note, and they’re no longer proctored. This makes scheduling simpler and can help reduce testing-related stress.
 
Faster grading turnaround
Written assignments are typically graded within a couple of days, which can make it easier to maintain steady progress toward credit completion.
 
Mobile learning app
 
Study.com’s new mobile app allows learners to complete lessons, take quizzes and track progress on the go — useful for those balancing coursework with other responsibilities.
 
Transfer equivalencies
Many Study.com courses continue to transfer to Charter Oak. It may be worth checking for updated equivalencies if you’re planning your next set of transfer credits. You can check out the courses that transfer here: https://study.com/college/school/charter-oak-state-college.html?adkey=eda9847cda664406840db845f2a02f6b
 
In short: With the new pricing plan, faster grading and unproctored finals, Study.com may offer a more streamlined path for completing transferable credits before your next Charter Oak term.]]> For Charter Oak students looking to complete general education or elective requirements through ACE-approved courses, Study.com has made several updates that may make it a convenient option to consider:
 
$95/month plan
Study.com now offers a $95/month plan that includes access to 70 ACE-approved courses — covering many Charter Oak gen ed, business and liberal studies requirements. Students can work on two courses at a time but can start new ones as soon as each is completed, which lets you take advantage of the self-paced set-up.
 
Open-book, open-note finals
All final exams are now open book and open note, and they’re no longer proctored. This makes scheduling simpler and can help reduce testing-related stress.
 
Faster grading turnaround
Written assignments are typically graded within a couple of days, which can make it easier to maintain steady progress toward credit completion.
 
Mobile learning app
 
Study.com’s new mobile app allows learners to complete lessons, take quizzes and track progress on the go — useful for those balancing coursework with other responsibilities.
 
Transfer equivalencies
Many Study.com courses continue to transfer to Charter Oak. It may be worth checking for updated equivalencies if you’re planning your next set of transfer credits. You can check out the courses that transfer here: https://study.com/college/school/charter-oak-state-college.html?adkey=eda9847cda664406840db845f2a02f6b
 
In short: With the new pricing plan, faster grading and unproctored finals, Study.com may offer a more streamlined path for completing transferable credits before your next Charter Oak term.]]> https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Judaic-Studies-Concentration-at-Charter-Oak-State-College Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:52:27 +0000 https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Judaic-Studies-Concentration-at-Charter-Oak-State-College Is there any way that I can find the courses elsewhere to take the Judaic Studies courses required?]]> Is there any way that I can find the courses elsewhere to take the Judaic Studies courses required?]]> https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-COSC-Bachelor-Degree-Requirements-Gen-Ed-Electives-Major Thu, 01 May 2025 00:21:56 +0000 https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-COSC-Bachelor-Degree-Requirements-Gen-Ed-Electives-Major
Study.com is an approved provider within their directory, I suggest investigating that route for max transfer of alternative credits, especially when they provide upper level credits that may go towards your degree requirements, or if you want to knock out tougher credits cheaper, easier, faster than a traditional college...

Study.com just rolled out a major update:
No more unnecessary quizzes
New pricing models with unlimited monthly access

College Starter - $95/month: Unlimited courses (in a month), enroll in 2 at a time (lower division) 
College Saver - $235/month: Access to all upper + lower division, enroll in 3 courses at a time, with no limit on how many you can take in a month
No proctoring, no busywork, 100% online and self-paced

Here's my link if you're looking to check it out further: https://bit.ly/3RTJ3I9

Would love to hear what others think. These Study.com updates seem ideal for prospective students...]]>
Study.com is an approved provider within their directory, I suggest investigating that route for max transfer of alternative credits, especially when they provide upper level credits that may go towards your degree requirements, or if you want to knock out tougher credits cheaper, easier, faster than a traditional college...

Study.com just rolled out a major update:
No more unnecessary quizzes
New pricing models with unlimited monthly access

College Starter - $95/month: Unlimited courses (in a month), enroll in 2 at a time (lower division) 
College Saver - $235/month: Access to all upper + lower division, enroll in 3 courses at a time, with no limit on how many you can take in a month
No proctoring, no busywork, 100% online and self-paced

Here's my link if you're looking to check it out further: https://bit.ly/3RTJ3I9

Would love to hear what others think. These Study.com updates seem ideal for prospective students...]]> https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-What-would-you-tell-the-Provost-of-Charter-Oak-State-College Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:46:28 +0000 https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-What-would-you-tell-the-Provost-of-Charter-Oak-State-College
In late April a few other alumni and I will have the opportunity to meet with Charter Oak's Provost, Dr. David Ferreira, to discuss the approach that the institution is taking. Please help me help Charter Oak by doing the following:

1. If you are an alum, please consider attending this meeting online (or on campus!) It's scheduled for 1pm EDT on Monday, April 28th. I'll post details in this thread as I get them. (I'd also encourage you to join the Alumni Association Board of Directors! Ask me how!)

2. If you are an alum who is informed about changes in the institution's approach, or perhaps more importantly if you did not choose Charter Oak and can articulate why, please respond with your experience in this thread. Fair warning: I plan to print it out and bring it with me to show that I'm not the only one who believes that in a time of challenging enrollment figures, one thing that Charter Oak can do to be attractive to working adults, both in Connecticut and beyond, is remain as flexible as possible.

Thank you for helping Charter Oak State College!]]>
In late April a few other alumni and I will have the opportunity to meet with Charter Oak's Provost, Dr. David Ferreira, to discuss the approach that the institution is taking. Please help me help Charter Oak by doing the following:

1. If you are an alum, please consider attending this meeting online (or on campus!) It's scheduled for 1pm EDT on Monday, April 28th. I'll post details in this thread as I get them. (I'd also encourage you to join the Alumni Association Board of Directors! Ask me how!)

2. If you are an alum who is informed about changes in the institution's approach, or perhaps more importantly if you did not choose Charter Oak and can articulate why, please respond with your experience in this thread. Fair warning: I plan to print it out and bring it with me to show that I'm not the only one who believes that in a time of challenging enrollment figures, one thing that Charter Oak can do to be attractive to working adults, both in Connecticut and beyond, is remain as flexible as possible.

Thank you for helping Charter Oak State College!]]> https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Has-anyone-recently-enrolled-at-COSC Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:08:52 +0000 https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Has-anyone-recently-enrolled-at-COSC
I’ve been lurking for awhile and finally joined this forum. Like the title says, has anyone recently enrolled at COSC? I know it’s no longer a top college for degree hacking, but I’m just curious if anyone has recently enrolled and is currently taking classes. I wonder what their transfer of credits is like for 2025.]]>
I’ve been lurking for awhile and finally joined this forum. Like the title says, has anyone recently enrolled at COSC? I know it’s no longer a top college for degree hacking, but I’m just curious if anyone has recently enrolled and is currently taking classes. I wonder what their transfer of credits is like for 2025.]]> https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-COSC-in-the-C-Suite Sat, 03 Aug 2024 15:55:46 +0000 https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-COSC-in-the-C-Suite Was reading some regional news and saw the new Chief Operating Officer of a large healthcare system holds a BS from Charter Oak State College and an MBA from Western Governors. Pretty cool.]]> Was reading some regional news and saw the new Chief Operating Officer of a large healthcare system holds a BS from Charter Oak State College and an MBA from Western Governors. Pretty cool.]]> https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Business-and-Managment-BA-COSC-alt-credit-option Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:18:09 +0000 https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Business-and-Managment-BA-COSC-alt-credit-option I already fulfilled all of my free electives and liberal arts credits, and I just need the course specific to my major.

does anyone know if COSC accepts  study.com, straighterline, or saylor courses? and if not those, then CLEP/DSST/TECEP?

I need to take Business Law, Organizational Behavior, Managerial accounting, Management Info Systems, and any two classes of these options below \/\/\/
MGT 350 Entrepreneurship
MGT 351 Managing a Growing Business
MGT 352 Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures
MGT 353 Eval New Bus Opportunities
MKT 310 International Marketing


I'm looking for fastest, and cheapest options overrall. what should I take?]]> I already fulfilled all of my free electives and liberal arts credits, and I just need the course specific to my major.

does anyone know if COSC accepts  study.com, straighterline, or saylor courses? and if not those, then CLEP/DSST/TECEP?

I need to take Business Law, Organizational Behavior, Managerial accounting, Management Info Systems, and any two classes of these options below \/\/\/
MGT 350 Entrepreneurship
MGT 351 Managing a Growing Business
MGT 352 Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures
MGT 353 Eval New Bus Opportunities
MKT 310 International Marketing


I'm looking for fastest, and cheapest options overrall. what should I take?]]> https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Should-COSC-Lose-Stand-Alone-Category-Here Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:36:49 +0000 https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Should-COSC-Lose-Stand-Alone-Category-Here COSC's should be removed from the Big 3 and lose their stand-alone section here at DegreeForum.  Too many anti-student changes of late.  Not transfer-friendly.  COSC accepted just 46 Sophia credits out of 95 towards a bachelor's in business. Other universities to whom I applied, accepted between 81 and 87 credit hours. COSC reinstituted application fees and doesn't accept transcripts via Credly. 

COSC is a small school and accepts few transfer students. UMPI, Liberty University and UMGC are far more transfer-friendly. Liberty and UMGC accept huge numbers of transfer students. Big 5???]]> COSC's should be removed from the Big 3 and lose their stand-alone section here at DegreeForum.  Too many anti-student changes of late.  Not transfer-friendly.  COSC accepted just 46 Sophia credits out of 95 towards a bachelor's in business. Other universities to whom I applied, accepted between 81 and 87 credit hours. COSC reinstituted application fees and doesn't accept transcripts via Credly. 

COSC is a small school and accepts few transfer students. UMPI, Liberty University and UMGC are far more transfer-friendly. Liberty and UMGC accept huge numbers of transfer students. Big 5???]]> https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-COSC-DEI-requirements Fri, 18 Aug 2023 05:08:10 +0000 https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-COSC-DEI-requirements https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-COSC-New-GE-Requirements Sat, 01 Jul 2023 17:28:49 +0000 https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-COSC-New-GE-Requirements
https://www.charteroak.edu/catalog/curre...ements.php]]>
https://www.charteroak.edu/catalog/curre...ements.php]]> https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-COSC-requiremnt-for-lab-course-and-new-Sophia-Labs Fri, 23 Jun 2023 08:44:11 +0000 https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-COSC-requiremnt-for-lab-course-and-new-Sophia-Labs
My question is then: Does the new courses of Sophia Microbiology + micro lab, Human Bio+bio lab or chemistry+chem lab fulfill this requirement?]]>
My question is then: Does the new courses of Sophia Microbiology + micro lab, Human Bio+bio lab or chemistry+chem lab fulfill this requirement?]]> https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-COSC-Credit-Registry-Won-t-Accept-Credly Tue, 17 Jan 2023 15:21:27 +0000 https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-COSC-Credit-Registry-Won-t-Accept-Credly
In the past I've sent ACE transcripts from before they were Credly and it was never questioned. I have numerous credits I have no idea how to get transcripts for other than Credly, such as my Google certification and CSM Learn.

Is there a way to get official certifications for those credits or is it just Credly?]]>
In the past I've sent ACE transcripts from before they were Credly and it was never questioned. I have numerous credits I have no idea how to get transcripts for other than Credly, such as my Google certification and CSM Learn.

Is there a way to get official certifications for those credits or is it just Credly?]]> https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Do-you-have-to-write-a-lot-of-papers-at-COSC Mon, 01 Aug 2022 18:30:36 +0000 https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Do-you-have-to-write-a-lot-of-papers-at-COSC Also curious about Excelsior...

Thank you.
Michael]]> Also curious about Excelsior...

Thank you.
Michael]]> https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-New-Programs Thu, 14 Jul 2022 21:37:35 +0000 https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-New-Programs They're also developing microcredentials (or certificates) that provide skills that will allegedly be valuable in the job market - and the microcredentials will also provide college credit for those who want to make progress toward a degree. 
It's some promising stuff, albeit with the tightening of restrictions on transfer credit and alt-credit...I don't know how much use it will really have for board members.]]> They're also developing microcredentials (or certificates) that provide skills that will allegedly be valuable in the job market - and the microcredentials will also provide college credit for those who want to make progress toward a degree. 
It's some promising stuff, albeit with the tightening of restrictions on transfer credit and alt-credit...I don't know how much use it will really have for board members.]]> https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Charter-Oak-Requiring-80-Study-com-Course-Grades Tue, 14 Jun 2022 15:08:53 +0000 https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Charter-Oak-Requiring-80-Study-com-Course-Grades The transfer page for COSC at Study.com now states, in the main body immediately under the list of course equivalencies, "As of July 1, 2022, Charter Oak State College requires a minimum 80% course grade in order to transfer credit."

DegreeForum members have previously reported an 80% minimum for transfer to UMass Global formerly Brandman.]]> The transfer page for COSC at Study.com now states, in the main body immediately under the list of course equivalencies, "As of July 1, 2022, Charter Oak State College requires a minimum 80% course grade in order to transfer credit."

DegreeForum members have previously reported an 80% minimum for transfer to UMass Global formerly Brandman.]]> https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Help-with-Degree-Plan--40619 Tue, 24 May 2022 15:34:10 +0000 https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Help-with-Degree-Plan--40619
1. Oral Communication - Sophia Public Speaking
2. English Composition 1 - CLEP or ONU?
3. English Composition 2 - CLEP or ONU?
4. ITE 330 Systems Analysis/Design - Study.com CS302: Systems Analysis & Design
5. ITE 430 Database Mgt and Design - Study.com CS303: Database Management

6. One of the following:
- MGT 460 Project Management - Study.com Business 311: Project Management
- MGT 450 Leadership Practices - Study.com Business 302: Foundations of Leadership
- MGT 451 Team Leadership - ??
- MGT 315 Organizational Behavior - Study.com Business 307: Leadership & Organizational Behavior
- MGT 330 Diversity & Inclusion - ??

My questions are:
- Are there any better options for 1-5?
- Is one of the options for 6 easier than the others?
- Are there any other recommendations?]]>
1. Oral Communication - Sophia Public Speaking
2. English Composition 1 - CLEP or ONU?
3. English Composition 2 - CLEP or ONU?
4. ITE 330 Systems Analysis/Design - Study.com CS302: Systems Analysis & Design
5. ITE 430 Database Mgt and Design - Study.com CS303: Database Management

6. One of the following:
- MGT 460 Project Management - Study.com Business 311: Project Management
- MGT 450 Leadership Practices - Study.com Business 302: Foundations of Leadership
- MGT 451 Team Leadership - ??
- MGT 315 Organizational Behavior - Study.com Business 307: Leadership & Organizational Behavior
- MGT 330 Diversity & Inclusion - ??

My questions are:
- Are there any better options for 1-5?
- Is one of the options for 6 easier than the others?
- Are there any other recommendations?]]>