Testing out toward a degree but don't know where to start

[sanantone]

I'm not going to get into the debate on which degree will work for a career in software development, but I do want to point out that there are significant differences between the BA in CS and BSAST in IT at TESU. None of this is accounting for the courses Davewill recommends. Since the differences in math requirements have already been covered, I won't bring that up again.

1. The BSAST requires a lot more specific courses than the BA in CS. The BA in CS gives you more flexibility in choosing courses whether you're testing out, taking them at TESU, or transferring courses from another college.

2. The BSAST requires a lot more IT credits than the BA in CS requires CS credits.

3. Because the BA in CS requires less credits in the AOS (major), it has a lot more room for free electives. There is room for 27 credits in the CS program whereas the IT program only has room for 15.

4. The BA requires the liberal arts capstone in which you'll probably write a mini-thesis. The BSAST requires Current Trends and Applications in which you'll complete an applied project.