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Need my Bachelor’s Degree–where do I start?

Posted by  in Friday, September 3rd 2010   3 comments already   

I want to start working towards my Bachelor’s degree, however, I dont know where to start. I only have my GED. My questions are:

* Do I HAVE to get an Assoc. Degree first or can I work directly towards the BA.

* How many credits do I need to achieve this goal?

* How long would it take me if I work full time?

* Can I do this online or do I have to physically attend an on-campus school?

My FOCUS is on Psychology and I want to get my Masters in Business Management.

I am located in Southern California: San Bernardino County if that makes a difference.

ANY and all advise welcome.

Thank you in advance.

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Melissa Said,
September 3rd, 2010 @5:58 pm  

You can work directly towards your Bachelors but it will be hard finding a school that will allow you to do that considering you only have your GED.
You best bet would be to go to a Community College or jr College first and get your Associates and then work towards your bachelors.
That will also be the cheapest way to do it as well.
You can take a lot of online classes which will be better if you plan on working full time as well. Online classes allow you to work around your work schedule without haveing to actually set foot into a classroom.

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Rita S Said,
September 3rd, 2010 @6:25 pm  

Advice: go to your local community college, ask about night classes. Take your basic classes there, and then transfer to a 4-year school for classes specific to your major. (You also want a MBA?–fine, but first your bachellor’s degree)

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silligrl357 Said,
September 3rd, 2010 @6:59 pm  

No you do not have to work toward an associates degree first.
Start by going to your local community college and take some of the basics that will transfer to a local 4 year bachelors degree program. It is cheaper to do this way and the community college typically offers more evening classes.
The basics would be freshman and sophomore english and math through to college algebra.
These courses should be available in evening and weekend classes, it will take you 2 semesters or 1 year to complete them. With decent grades in these classes you should then be able to transfer to a 4 year college.
You should try and take the classes in person and not online, you may need referrals from your instructors as part of your application process to get into a BA program.
It will take you 6 or more years to get a bachelors degree while working full time. Good luck!

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