TESC/Computers Question

[derek10rr3]

Hi All,

I am planning on enrolling at TESC soon for a BSBA in Finance or General Mgmt degree, and had a question on the computers requirement/business electives.

I have previously taken a course in Business Computer Applications I (Excel, Word, Access, Powerpoint, basic internet and computer shortcuts) but was also interested in taking either the DSST or CLEP Computer exams.

Would these likely overlap where I would not receive credit? Is it possible that Excelsior, COSC, or TESC would allow credit for one of these exams in addition to the course I have already completed?

Any advise is appreciated, thank you.

[cooperalex2004]

It is going to depend highly on what your course is accepted as. Both CLEP Info Systems and DSST Intro to Computing count as COS-101 (you can only take one), and DSST Management Information Systems counts as CIS-301.

Your course sounds like it best fits (TESC):

Computer Concepts and Applications (CIS-107) 3.00 s.h.***
Computer Concepts and Applications provides an overview of computers, focusing on historical development; hardware; application software; communications; Internet use; how to purchase, install, and maintain a computer; information systems; system analysis and design; programming; careers in the computer field; security, ethics, and privacy issues; and multimedia. The "laboratory" portion of the course features the use of Microsoft Office and Windows.

I'd say you might be able to do it without overlap, but you'll have to officially check with the school. At TESC I'd get the course evaluated and then ask if you can take the exam of your choice without overlap.