CMP-202 for CS degree

[awildefish]

Just a heads up, I tried to have CMP-202 reclassified as a CS AOS elective. I received an email today from the Assistant Dean that states "WGU's ITECC182 Introduction to IT is correctly equivalent to TESU's CMP-202 Foundations of IT and will not be reclassified as a CS elective; many IT focused courses are not relevant to a CS major." 
The sample degree plan has Study.com's CS 102 as being equivalent to CMP-202. Based on that email's wording, my assumption is that this Study.com class also may not work for as a CS AOS elective. 


I have considered returning to WGU to complete their Computer Science degree and honestly I think it will be a better fit for me. I like that they have transfer guides readily available. The guessing game with TESU has been stressful and even though WGU will end up costing me slightly more in the long ran, I think for my own sanity it will be worth it.

I greatly appreciate all the great advice and help I've received here though. You all are awesome! 

[LevelUP]

Just a heads up, I tried to have CMP-202 reclassified as a CS AOS elective.

I have considered returning to WGU to complete their Computer Science degree and honestly I think it will be a better fit for me. I like that they have transfer guides readily available. 

We recently encountered an issue with TESU regarding their statement that SDC MIS wouldn't be accepted, which turned out to be incorrect. This misunderstanding may be related to TESU's transition to a four-digit numbering system.

Before taking any course, you could email TESU advising and confirm whether each Sophia/Study.com course will transfer in accordance with your degree plans. Please inform us if you receive any conflicting information from them.

It is important to note that you must transfer in ALL your credits to WGU before starting a WGU term. WGU has the authority to change any degree plan at any time, and they often do so without prior notice. This is a risk you should consider when accumulating credits for a WGU degree.

Once you enroll at TESU, even with zero credits, your degree plan is locked in. While TESU might modify their credit acceptance policies, it is less likely to happen compared to a degree change at WGU.

[awildefish]

Before taking any course, you could email TESU advising and confirm whether each Sophia/Study.com course will transfer in accordance with your degree plans. Please inform us if you receive any conflicting information from them.

This was game changing advice. I somehow completely glossed over the fact that I could have my degree plan reviewed before I even took a course. I emailed advising yesterday with a complete list of courses from Study.com to see if they'll transfer and fulfill the remaining AOS requirements (I'm a second degree student, so I only lack the AOS and capstone). I got a reply back today that everything I sent will work! This is such a relief. 

Thank you for your help, LevelUP! This has sealed the deal for TESU for me.

[bjcheung77]

That's great news, we usually recommend getting it pre-planned and then work towards that spreadsheet until you're done with the requirements... Keep up with the courses and you'll be done in no time!