BA Holder: Repeating GeneralEd Classes

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I already have a BA in Business, but I would like to change careers. The school I'm applying to will not accept General Education classes older than 7 years. Are there any schools, anywhere, that will waive these courses for people who already have a BA? I can't see spending the money or the time on classes I've already had.

I like your perspective/outlook, laski. Thanks for sharing it. Best of luck to you!

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I too believe it depends on the area in which you decide to work. Have you looked into accelerated second degree programs? Generally those schools accept your entire degree. However, you would still be required to take the necessary science courses. Once you are finished with those, then you start the nursing courses. No additional courses are needed to meet the degree requirements.

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I too believe it depends on the area in which you decide to work. Have you looked into accelerated second degree programs? Generally those schools accept your entire degree. However, you would still be required to take the necessary science courses. Once you are finished with those, then you start the nursing courses. No additional courses are needed to meet the degree requirements.

Thank you for the advice! Yes, I wish I could qualify for the accelerated program. My undergrad GPA is not high enough. :( I haven't even tried to apply, but I should, because my GPA is on the cusp. Lots of excuses... was working FT while going through undergrad, etc. Wishing, now, I had been more concerned w/ GPA. The school that offers that here is the University of Washington. Extremely competitive. Still, I should probably reconsider applying. Who knows. My post-grad GPA is much higher than undergrad. Thanks, again!

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Are you only interested in Seattle area schools?

I did most of my gen ed courses 10+ years ago and it wasn't a problem. We have a handful of students from both the Portland and Seattle areas because our program isn't as impacted as the BSN programs in those areas.

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Hi NewSN13,

Yes, I'm looking at Seattle area schools, but I'm in Olympia. It wouldn't be practical to commute 60 miles every day for class. I work too. SouthPugetSoundCC is closest to me, which is the school I was referring to. They have a 2-year waitlist and only accept about 40 students, twice a year. I found a way to take Chem121 online at NorthSeattleCC, with 3 trips to Seattle for labwork. What school are you attending?

Thanks for the help!

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