TESC - Need help finding equivalents for some computer courses

[jam123]

I almost have all the credits needed for a BSAST in Information Technology. Below is a list of computer courses I still need. Does anyone know of any cheaper or easier alternatives (ACE, IT exams, IT training, Penn Foster, etc) than enrolling in TESC? I have been a software developer for 15 years. I noticed C1S-351 is on the standard PLA list and some of the others were in the PLA database. Has anyone ever done a PLA for any of these? I have never done a PLA.

CMP-202: Foundations of I.T
COS-330: Computer Architecture
COS-213: C++ Programming
COS-241: Data Structures
COS-352: Operating Systems
CIS-354: Network Technology (will Comptia Network+ satisfy?)
CIS-351: Software Engineering
MAN-435: Project Management
APS-401: Current Trends

Thanks for any input!

[ronaldemail1]

Comptia Network+ does not satisfy Network Technology (see previous posts on this forum).
The cheapest way to do that one is a TECEP (Preferebly study from the recommended textbook).

In regards to the other courses, check your local community colleges distance learning department
or the cheap community colleges in New Mexico to see if they have them available online.

[jam123]

Thanks for the tip. I did find some courses at Central NM CC. Will TESC take a class from a community college for 300-400 level classes?

[ronaldemail1]

You need to send the title of the course, the name of the college and a brief description
to enrolled@tesc.edu.

The subject of your email should include your program, your college id and the title of your question.

TESC takes about three business days to reply to you if the course is approved or not, or
if they require additional information.

[ryoder]

I just recently took TESC Comp Architecture and it wasn't too bad. If you end up taking it, hit me up and I'll give you some pointers.
TESC's costs aren't really that bad and their classes start every month. They are guaranteed to satisfy your requirements and can be done in the comfort of your own home. I think once you get over the fact that they cost a bit more, they are a great option.

[nleamons]

As a fellow BSAST IT major, here are my thoughts.

If you are taking 20 or more credits and you have the time to 3 or 4 courses in a semester, I would recommend the Comprehensive Tuition plan.

You should fulfill the Network Technology and the C++ credits first as you will find them very helpful for later classes. I kept many of books from previous classes that I used in future classes.

CMP-202: Foundations of I.T (hard and time consuming) You have a case study and a 4-5 page paper about every two weeks.
COS-213: C++ Programming (time consuming and tough at times)
COS-330: Computer Architecture (medium)
COS-241: Data Structures (hard at first)
MAN-435: Project Management (medium)
CIS-351: Software Engineering (easy)
COS-352: Operating Systems (easy) the last assignment is a very easy paper.
CIS-354: Network Technology (will Comptia Network+ satisfy? No. Network+ transfers as 2 credits.) TECEP it or take a class.
Network Technology is one of the easiest classes especially if you have studied for or passed the Network+ exam.
APS-401: Current Trends (cap course)

PM me if you are interested in mentor recommendations.