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Originally Posted by gcalvin
DSST Drug and Alcohol Abuse is not Advanced Level Business. ECE Labor Relations is, though, so you're still okay. But you could replace ECE Labor Relations with DSST Money and Banking and save a few bucks. And you can do DSST Human Resources Management instead of ECE, because you have enough Advanced credits without it. And you can probably replace that ECE World Population with a cheaper DSST or CLEP while you're at it -- maybe American History I or II? But get all of this confirmed by an Excelsior advisor -- don't take our word for it.
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Hey gcalvin,
I've seen you post bits and pieces when you pass exams, have you posted your entire roadmap? It would be a great reference point.
StealingDreams,
One reason I'm taking exams and not enrolling yet is because I'm still evaluating EC vs TESC, and TESC is taking much longer for my evaluation to come through. EC took 2 weeks, and this is the 4th week for TESC (they told me it takes 5-6 weeks).
I'm evaluating the EC BMI vs the TESC BSBA CIS. They are both the Management Information Systems path. In my research, I've found that FEMA courses can help supplement my progress with a 2nd degree (Liberal Studies). Achieving the BSLS (EC) or BALS (TESC) along the way to the MIS degree would check a box for any potential job opportunities requiring a 4-year degree.
Additionally, TESC has an AS program in Disaster Services, which utilizes FEMA courses, and is directly related with Emergency Management and Homeland Security. I have Emergency Management experience, and I think this would be a resume booster along with the MIS degree.
Until I can decide between EC and TESC, I've made a roadmap of the exams that would fit both paths, and am following that.
Both MIS programs accept Professional IT Certifications/Exams as college credit, and toward the major. I've started my exams path with Microsoft Certifications. The reason I started here is because I have proficiency in IT, and I'd rather utilize that knowledge while it is fresh. The other reason is the Certifications would be another resume booster in my field.
You've been doing your research, which is a fantastic first step. Please keep us informed of your decision and your journey, and I will try to do the same.