Academic fresh start or no?

[dfrecore]

Thank you again everyone. I had my transcript evaluated at WGU and as mentioned, not many credits transfer in. If anyone is interested, I can grab the specifics and type them out. I’ll need two or three classes (ethics in technology, critical thinking, technical communications) that Sophia doesn’t offer.

Ethics in Technology - (DSST)
Critical Thinking - SDC (lots of assignments though), Saylor
Technical Comm - Tech Communication (TECEP), Tech Writing (Saylor, SDC, DSST, TECEP),

Technical Writing on Saylor doesn't have a credit recommendation, but it's supposed to be aligned with the TECEP.

Fixed my post - not sure what I was thinking there!

[Thenson]

Not sure if this is the best place to ask, but for those WGU Tech degrees, which one is going to allow the highest chance of a job post graduation without experience? Guess I’m kind of having a bit of death by analysis over here. I know there’s endless variables, and all industries want experience, but a little nudge from someone in the right direction would be immensely appreciated
BLS says software dev is the fastest growing, but I’ve known so many devs who had no degree and a lot of experience that it makes me wonder if that’sa viable choice without experience. Cyber security seems quite heavy in the “need to know someone” area.

[rachel83az]

I think that they're probably about equal in that regard. But there's no guarantee that you'll get a job in your specific field. Someone who did software dev might wind up getting a job as a network admin, someone who did cybersecurity could wind up landing a job as a programmer. I wouldn't worry too much; a tech degree gets you a higher chance of a job period. Pick the one that appeals to you the most and just go for it!

But, if you're really, really looking for an answer, I think a generic CS or IT degree has the greatest chance of being "understood" by the widest number of employers. Not all employers know what Cloud Computing is or even know if they need someone who knows about Cloud Computing. But they'll understand that they need "a computer person". So, they'll hire someone with a computer degree.

[bjcheung77]

@Thenson, most of those you read are "projections", it may be off. I suggest you focus on something you're more interested in and not just because it'll be the "better" option because it ultimately comes down to your decision. Having said that, IT is so broad, having a slightly different concentration may be better in some cases, but most don't really matter. You should focus on three things: Certs, Degree, Experience. Work on these three and decide which way you want to swing...

If you have a mix of those 3, it really won't matter which degree you select, it'll just "check" the box you have an IT degree with a specialization. You can always add to that with newer certifications that appeal to you and which market you want to then turn to later in life... If I was in your shoes, select any one of those listed in the BSIT options they have, you can't go wrong with WGU as they're "more hands on" than most degree providers using that competency based degree model.