Computer Information Systems Degree Plan + Questions

[dfrecore]

Are these courses doable for a complete beginner, if taken in the appropriate order?

I can't tell you that, since I have no idea.

But you could certainly start with the free TEEX courses, and then the SL programming course, which will teach you programming (obviously a course will be easier for a beginner than an exam).

After that, you could try the Saylor Comp Sci I & II courses/exams.

I think the MIS DSST might be one of the easier ones to study for if you're not super familiar with the material. After that though, it gets more complicated.

If I was interested in getting this type of degree and had no experience, I would take classes at my local CC and start doing things online, and get a job in the field. Because even if you get the degree, without any experience or even knowledge beyond superficial (passing a test but not knowing the material in-depth), you aren't going to be able to get a higher-level job for a long time in the field.

[icampy]

Thanks.

I did the first TEEX course, but then started on courses that I actually needed for my degree. I was planning to learn some programming (for robotics) anyways, so now I'm thinking why not do it for credit.

Not to change careers or anything, just expand what I can do (I build/fab/machine work for an aerospace company, work at a rocket engine test stand). Thanks for the info!
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