I am currently trying to get back into school to get my BA. Personally, I need advice and would like help in knowing if I’m on the right path. I know you guys aren’t guiding counselors, but I would really appreciate your input.
I received my associate degree in Psychology from University of Phoenix online. (BIG mistake) Obviously, I no longer wish to further my education there for financial reasons. As I mention I need help in choosing a BA program that is not so expensive and is accredited. I want to study criminal justice and criminology so I can pursue a career in corrections, courts, legal offices, and or probation offices.
If I can find an online program, it be pretty great!
Your advice with be GREATY appreciated.
Sincerely,
Lost in Life.
What state are you in? Do you qualify for Pell or any state grants? Check community colleges and any 4-year schools within commuting distance of your house. CC’s often times have articulation agreements with 4-year colleges which makes transferring easier.
You have an Associate’s, and naturally you would like those credits to transfer to be used towards your BA. But, because they’re from UoP, you’re looking for a school where you can major in Criminal Justice, but not lose those first 60 credits. Am I pretty close??
I don’t know which colleges to recommend; others here are far better versed in that than I am. But I would think that your #1 (OK, or 2 or 3) priority should be ensuring that you get credit for those classes. I know that when I transferred from CC to a local university, my entire AS degree transferred. So the fact that you did get your Associate’s should be of tremendous help here.
I would imagine that a Criminal Justice degree would require a number of Psych credits, as well as the general ed courses you needed for that Associate’s, so you don’t want all that hard work ( and money) to go to waste.