RECAP

We're on the final lap. You have earned 90 semester hours credit to this point. Another 30 are required to meet degree requirements. Let's get going. Because of differences in distribution requirements for BA versus  BS degree, we will examine them individually. This guide covers the requirements for the BS degree.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE

Two depth areas are required for the BS Liberal Arts degree, which you have already fulfilled and then some. You also require a total of 30 semester hours at the upper level and currently have 27. 21 of the 30 upper division credits must be in the arts and sciences. You currently have 18 upper division credits in the arts and sciences, the rest being applied/professional, so one more course needed there. Additionally, 60 of the 120 total credits required for the bachelor degree must be in the arts and sciences. You've already met that requirement too!

RECAP - Requirements for the BS degree

·  Total credit required 120 - we have 90 and need another 30

·  UD credit required 30 - we have 27 - require 3 (see next)

·  Arts and Science UD required 21 - we have 18 - require 3

·  Arts and science 60 credits - we have 66* - OK

·  WER 3 credits - OK

·  General Ed requirement 24 credits - OK

·  Depth area 1 - Psychology at least 12 with 3 UD - OK

·  Depth area 2 - Business at least 12 with 3 UD - OK

·  Humanities special requirement - met by Ethics credits (3) -OK

FINAL WEEK'S SCHEDULE

MONDAY

·  DANTES Introduction to Law Enforcement

·  DANTES Basic Marketing

·  DANTES Human/Cultural Geography

TUESDAY

·  CLEP Introductory Business Law

·  CLEP Human Growth and Development

·  CLEP Principles of Management

WEDNESDAY

·  CLEP History of the United States I

·  CLEP History of the United States II

·  CLEP Western Civilization I

THURSDAY

·  ECE Research Methods in Psychology

Most of these exams are "fillers". You can substitute any one with another subject more to you liking, but at least one exam must be in the upper division in the Arts or Sciences. Throughout this series we've gone for the easiest set of examinations available rather than the least expensive.  I've tried to steer clear of mathematics and the sciences as much as possible because most people prefer it that way. If you feel more comfortable with math or physics, chemistry, or maybe a foreign language, now is the time to make those substitutions. Others may want to consider accounting, economics, and production management.

SUMMARY

Well, that's it. Congratulations, you've just  earned an accredited Liberal Arts  Bachelor of Science degree. Not too shabby. Now What?

Well, when ready, you could take a look at this selection of affordable and accelerated online master degrees.

Next guide we'll look at a practical example of the use of GRE exams to earn a bachelor of Science degree with a sample concentration in Psychology.

EXAMS TAKEN AND CREDIT AWARDED
DANTES Introduction to Law Enforcement 3
DANTES Basic Marketing 3
DANTES Human/Cultural Geography 3
CLEP Introductory Business Law 3
CLEP Human Growth and Development 3
CLEP Principles of Management 3
CLEP History of the United States I 3
CLEP History of the United States II 3
CLEP Western Civilization I 3
ECE Research Methods in Psychology 3

BOOKS
Barron's EZ-101 Psychology $6.95
Princeton Review Cracking the GRE in Psychology  $20
Barron's Business Review Marketing $12.95
Barron's Business Review Business Law $13.95
Barron's EZ-101 Management $5.95
Houghton Miffin Reader's Companion to American History $10 (on Sale)
 
 
 
 

COMPLETE EXAM LISTING (BS Degree)
EXAMS TAKEN, CREDIT AWARDED, AWARD LEVEL
ECE World Population  3 U
ECE Abnormal Psychology 3 U
ECE Psychology of Adulthood and Aging 3 U
ECE Foundations in Gerontology 3 U
ECE Ethics Theory and Practice  3 U
ECE Organizational Behavior 3 U
ECE Research Methods in Psychology 3 U
ECE Labor Relations 3 U
ECE Management of Human Resources 3 U
DANTES Management Information Systems 3 U
DANTES Drug and Alcohol Abuse 3
DANTES Here's to Your Health 3 L
DANTES Criminal Justice 3 L
DANTES Contemporary Western Europe 3 L
DANTES Fundamentals of Counseling 3 L
DANTES Principles of Supervision 3 L
DANTES Introduction to Law Enforcement 3 L
DANTES Basic Marketing 3 L
DANTES Human/Cultural Geography 3 L
CLEP Introductory Business Law 3 L
CLEP Human Growth and Development 3 L
CLEP Principles of Management 3 L
CLEP History of the United States I 3 L
CLEP History of the United States II 3 L
CLEP Western Civilization I 3 L
CLEP Introductory Psychology 3 L
CLEP Introduction to Educational Psychology 3 L
CLEP American Government 3 L
CLEP Introduction to Sociology 3 L
CLEP Information Systems and Computer Applications 3 L
CLEP English Composition with Essay¹ 6 L
CLEP Humanities 6 L
CLEP College Mathematics 6 L
CLEP Natural Sciences 6 L
CLEP Social Sciences and History 6 L

L=lower division; U=upper division 

¹ The CLEP general exam, English Composition with Essay, does not fulfill the Excelsior College Written English Requirement (WER).  Excelsior College students should use the ECE English Composition.