Assignment 3 Planning Your Courses Part 1 Get information about the courses in your major by consulting the Undergraduate Catalog or visiting the academic page and majors in your chosen field of study below:

Technology IT & Computer Science Academic Programs

Once on the page for your major, scroll down to view the courses in the major. Select three to five courses from the list and read the course descriptions. Discuss the following about those 3-5 courses on your list:

1. From your list, what are the top 2 courses you are most excited to take, and what is it about each of those courses that excites or interests you?

Top Two Courses Course # 1 - Course Name & What Interests/Excites You:

Course # 2 - Course Name & What Interests/Excites You:

2. From your list, what two courses would be the best pick for you next term? Why would they be best for you?

Best Two Courses Next Term Course # 1 - Course Name & Why It Would Be Best:

Course # 2 - Course Name & Why It Would Be Best:

3. Look at the 2 courses that would be best for you to take next term. Do they have any prerequisites? If yes, do you have these courses already? If you do not, what could you do about this?

Next Term Courses Course # 1 - Course Name & Prerequisites:

Do you have these prerequisites already? If not, what can you do about this?

Course # 2 - Course Name & Prerequisites:

Do you have these prerequisites already? If not, what can you do about this?

4. Keeping on top of academic calendar dates is very important - and one important date to always keep an eye on is registration deadlines. Have you already registered yourself for classes next term? If not, what could be holding you back from doing so?

Next-Term Registration Have you registered already for next term? (Yes/No):

If you answered No to the question above, what could be holding you back from doing so?

Part 2 Next, provide at least two examples of specific actions you could take to help you graduate sooner, and explain why they are viable options for you, personally.

A few examples of actions you could take are listed here:

1. Submit all your transcripts. Don't be concerned about the grades you may have received previously, the types of classes you took, or whether you think the learning can be applied. UMGC will review anything and everything to ensure you get the most out of your prior learning. 2. Document industry certifications. These also may bring in additional credit, especially in the areas of information technology, cyber security, and project management, and might be creditable as prior learning. 3. Investigate Prior Learning programs. Adult learners bring a robust background in learning on the job, and these learning opportunities can be reviewed for possible credit toward academic requirements. 4. Enroll in multiple terms. Staying in class throughout the academic year (Fall, Spring, and Summer terms) will get you to your degree faster.

Actions Towards Graduating Sooner Specific Action #1:

Specific Action #2:

Specific Action #3 (optional):

Specific Action #4 (optional):

Specific Action #5 (optional):