Compiter Science Studies - Charter Oak State College

[Mindcrime30]

Hi, I am thinking about adding a second Charter Oak major and notices a lack of info on the forum regarding CS degrees. Here is a link to the COSC CSS concentration req's Computer Science Studies - Charter Oak State College

Concentration Requirements:

• Discrete Math* 3 credits
  
• Calculus 1 and 2* 6 credits
  
• Linear Algebra 3 credits
  
• Introduction to Computer Science* 3 credits
  
• Algorithm Development and Data Structures 3-6 credits
  
• Software Engineering/Software Systems Design 3 credits
  
• Networking 3 credits
  
• Database Systems 3 credits
  
• Computer Architecture/Computer organization 3 credits
  
• Electives - choose from the following examples:
  
• Compilers, Analysis of Algorithms, Survey Comparison or Programming Languages, Microprocessors, Operating Systems, or other faculty approved area. 0-3 credits
  
• Capstone - CSS 499 (Culminating course in concentration) 3 credits
  

TOTAL 36
Co-requisite: Logic (e.g., Programming Logic, Philosophical Logic, Digital Logic and Mathematical Logic) 3 credits
Co-requisite: Technical Communication 3 credits

Any ideas on a solution to test out?

[JTP]

Intro to computer science aligns with CLEP information systems and computer apps.
Networking aligns with Networking TECEP or Security+

[Mindcrime30]

So there aren't many testing alternatives for this concentration then, that's too bad.

[hightecrebel]

CSU global offers a few exams in this area, but I don't know if COSC accepts them.

[swalke321]

Straighterline offers Calc 1 and 2. There might be a few self paced classes or cheap online classes available. I'm not sure about testing options, those may be difficult to find for some requirements. COSC does seem to accept some professional certifications for credit.

[topdog98]

CSU global offers a few exams in this area, but I don't know if COSC accepts them.

I remember from another thread that COSC doesn't accept these exams:

I just got confirmation from the registrar that COSC does not accept the CSU Global CBEs for credit:

"Tedium,

Unfortunately no, we do not accept those Challenge Exams as credit. CSU treats those courses as transfer credit to test out of their requirements, because of this they are not designed to be transferable to other schools. Essentially they are treated as “non-resident credit”, and we only accept transfer of “resident credit”, aka courses actually taken at the school. I hope that explains it properly. Let me know if you have any questions."

http://www.degreeforum.net/general-educa...bal-6.html

[Outis]

I am unfamiliar with COSC requirements, but I am sure that there are no credit-by-exam options for

• Discrete Math
  
• Algorithm Development and Data Structures
  
• Computer Architecture/Computer organization
  
• Compilers, Analysis of Algorithms, Operating Systems
  

Can you use Straighterlines Calc I, Calc II, and C++ towards credit at COSC? How about Saylor CS 101 (free), DSST Cybersecurity, and DSST Management Information Systems? TESC offers the DSST exams as upper level CS credit, which is very generous.

[Mindcrime30]

Can you use Straighterlines Calc I, Calc II, and C++ towards credit at COSC? How about Saylor CS 101 (free), DSST Cybersecurity, and DSST Management Information Systems? TESC offers the DSST exams as upper level CS credit, which is very generous. I'll ask my advisor this exact question.

Here is an update with possibilities from this thread

Discrete Math* 3 credits NO TEST
Calculus 1 and 2* 6 credits STRAILGHTERLINE
Linear Algebra 3 credits ANY IDEAS?
Introduction to Computer Science* 3 credits CLEP INFO SYSTEMS
Algorithm Development and Data Structures 3-6 credits NO TEST
Software Engineering/Software Systems Design 3 credits ANY IDEAS?
Networking 3 credits ANY IDEAS?
Database Systems 3 credits ANY IDEAS?
Computer Architecture/Computer organization 3 credits NO TEST
Electives - choose from the following examples: ANY IDEAS
Compilers, Analysis of Algorithms, Survey Comparison or Programming Languages, Microprocessors, Operating Systems, or other faculty approved area. 0-3 credits
Capstone - CSS 499 (Culminating course in concentration) 3 credits NO TEST


TOTAL 36 Are co-reqs required?
Co-requisite: Logic (e.g., Programming Logic, Philosophical Logic, Digital Logic and Mathematical Logic) 3 credits
Co-requisite: Technical Communication 3 credits

[Outis]

Networking 3 credits ANY IDEAS?

The CMP-354 TECEP may be a good option to meet this requirement.

[bluebooger]

most of the courses here are about $1014
Undergraduate Courses : Athabasca University

Undergraduate Courses : Athabasca University

Undergraduate Courses : Athabasca University

most of these are $1100 per course
Part-Time Evening and Online Certificate Programs

some math courses mentioned here in the past
http://www.degreeforum.net/general-educa...-math.html

http://www.degreeforum.net/excelsior-tho...ience.html