Needing advice on guidance towards where to take credits (career wise)

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I am seeking guidance and career advice related to my Environmental Science degree, which I am currently pursuing in Washington State. Having accumulated approximately 90 credits over the past 17 years, I have consistently maintained a minimum average of 5 credits per semester, with intermittent periods of full-time and half-time enrollment, ranging from 10 to 20 credits per semester. To fulfill the requirements for graduation, I still need to complete several courses, including English 101, college-level math, chemistry, physics, psychology, and sociology, each worth 5 credits. This additional coursework will bring my total credits to 120, consistent with the requirements for a bachelor’s degree in Washington State. I regret taking the easier classes initially, leaving the more challenging ones to be completed simultaneously. While I do not anticipate significant difficulties with psychology and sociology, I am concerned about managing the workload for the remaining courses and may need to distribute them over several semesters or dedicate considerable time to studying. As a 38-year-old woman returning to education after having children and getting divorced, I am eager to finalize my degree and seek career opportunities in Environmental Science.

Thanks.

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  1. EconUncle Avatar

    It is quite common to take Chemistry I and Biology I at the same time. I

    recommend you balance them out.

    Term 1: Psychology – Math

    Term 2: Sociology – Chemistry

    Term 3: English – Physics

    You should talk to an advisor in your institution. But that’s how I would balance them out.