when working FT- how many credit hours should I take?

Hello! That's great you have such a wonderful family. I worked part-time (about 25-30 hours a week) and took my prerequisite courses and probably took about 15 units/semester. Here in CA the classes are done by semester units, so I'm not sure what that adds up to wherever you are, but it came out to around 3-4 or 4-5 classes/semester, depending on how many units each class was.

That's perfect. 2 years is about how long everyone takes to get their prereqs done, and most work full-time jobs! Atleast you know it's doable. Your current schedule (A&P1 and Algebra2) combined with work sounds like an excellent plan. Best of luck

I am just starting my pre-requisites this fall. I will still be working full time as a teacher while I take all of my pre-reqs, and I'm also planning on two years to get them all in...but I'm fine with that!

I'm only taking 5 credits this fall...one four-credit course, and one one-credit course.

I'm actually pretty lucky in that many of my pre-reqs and even some of the general ed courses will be waived because of my bachelors degree, but I have a lot of biology to make up.

I am also working full time and doing 2 classes a semester. Credit hours vary depending on the classes combined, however, I will be done spring 2010 and that will complete 2 years of taking pre-reqs.

It's very doable and I had to do cooking, cleaning, yard work, laundry and tending to my daughter inbetween studying. You're very lucky to have someone to support you emotionally and with home chores, sounds like a great plan. Good luck!

I have been taking between 8 and 10 credit hours so that works out to about 3 classes per semester... this fall coming up is A&PI, History 102 and CPR (which is only a 1 credit course). I also work full time, but I work at home. Like you I have an 18 year old, a 17 year old and a 15 year old and a very supportive husband!! Good luck.

I work FT, have two young daughters, and I am taking two classes a semester as well. This fall I am taking A&P I and Lifespan Psych. Depending on how that goes I might add in another course in the spring for a total of three courses (with two being online).

I would suggest taking it slow at first to see how you can handle it and how it will work schedule wise, and if you find that it is pretty easy to handle, add in another course.

Good Luck!!

since you are working full-time take a least 6 credit hours so you can get some type of financial aid

Awwwww...you have a great husband!! I have known people that worked full time that also went to school full time and they got great grades. I really think it depends how stressful your job is and how difficult your classes are. I say at least take 2 classes if you have been out of school for a while just to get to use school again. Then if that isnt difficult then the next semester maybe you can take 3 or 4. Pre-reqs can take 1.5 to 2 years to complete. Good luck!