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TESU BA CS Degree Plan Help - louise - 12-18-2019
Hello! My evaluation for a BA in CS at TESU was just completed. I know all of these can be done at Study.com but was wondering if anyone can recommend a cheaper option for any of them. Thank you in advance!
1: BA General Education (60 SH) (Waived)
2: Computer Science (36SH: 15SH must be upper level) (Not started)
- A: Intro to Programming (Not started) – 3hrs - Planning to use OnlineDegree.com
- B: Data Structures (Not started) – 3hrs
- C: Calculus I (Not started) – 3hrs
- D: Discrete Math (Not started) – 3hrs
- E: Operating Systems (Not started) – 3hrs - Planning to use Study.com
- F: Comp. Architecture (Not started) – 3hrs - Planning to use Study.com
- G: AOS Electives (Not started) – 18hrs
**At least 15 of the 36 credits required within the entire Area of Study must be at the 300/400 level.**
3: Liberal Arts Capstone (3 SH) (Not started)
4: Electives (21SH) (Waived)
RE: TESU BA CS Degree Plan Help - bluebooger - 12-18-2019
B: Data Structures - study.com
C: Calculus I - study on your own through
https://www.youtube.com/user/professorleonard57/playlists
http://patrickjmt.com/#calculus
then take CLEP or straighterline exam
D: Discrete Math - study.com
RE: TESU BA CS Degree Plan Help - Zachcleigh - 12-18-2019
all Of these can be done at study.com. (I would recommend it)
You’ll come short by one class in the AOS. Your options as far as I know are the network technology TECEP, cyber security dsst, or linear algebra fromcooper Smith.
RE: TESU BA CS Degree Plan Help - natshar - 12-18-2019
All can be found through study.com.
Calculus can also be found through a variety of places CLEP (which is free through modern states), Saylor, straighterline, and probably more as well. Lots of options for this one.
The free TEEX may or may not count as aos electives I'm not sure. I've heard different things.
Other places for aos electives:
Network Technology TECEP (upper level)
Cybersecurity DSST (upper level)
Linear Algebra coopersmith (upper level)
Straighterline C++ (lower level)
Coopersmith also has a python programming and maybe a few others but they have not been confirmed to count for this degree. If you attempt any other coopersmith get it approved first.
I think Saylor has some as well like intro to computer Science and others but they are all lower level and I've haven't heard the best things about them. But since the courses are free to access you could at least give it a try.
Another idea is to use a communtiy college for a class or two (either in person or online).this could be especially useful if you get financial aid or need guidance in a subject. Then the refund could be used to pay for your alternative credits.
RE: TESU BA CS Degree Plan Help - satori - 12-19-2019
How did you get your electives waived?
4: Electives (21SH) (Waived)
(12-18-2019, 05:22 PM)Zachcleigh Wrote: all Of these can be done at study.com. (I would recommend it)
You’ll come short by one class in the AOS. Your options as far as I know are the network technology TECEP, cyber security dsst, or linear algebra fromcooper Smith.
Is it confirmed that Linear Algebra from Coopersmith or TESU comes in as an upper level elective for the BA CS? Thanks.
RE: TESU BA CS Degree Plan Help - allvia - 12-19-2019
(12-19-2019, 08:49 AM)satori Wrote: How did you get your electives waived?
4: Electives (21SH) (Waived)
The OP already has a degree (actually has a masters as well as a bachelor), they are looking to change careers so the CS degree is for that purpose.
RE: TESU BA CS Degree Plan Help - satori - 12-19-2019
(12-19-2019, 08:56 AM)allvia Wrote:(12-19-2019, 08:49 AM)satori Wrote: How did you get your electives waived?
4: Electives (21SH) (Waived)
The OP already has a degree (actually has a masters as well as a bachelor), they are looking to change careers so the CS degree is for that purpose.
If you have a prior degree your electives get waived? I know the GE gets waived, but do the free electives get waived also? Thanks.
RE: TESU BA CS Degree Plan Help - natshar - 12-19-2019
(12-19-2019, 10:46 AM)satori Wrote:At least with tesu all gen eds (including Sos-110), Gen ed electives and free electives are waived. Note that the degree has to be a regionally accredited degree.(12-19-2019, 08:56 AM)allvia Wrote:(12-19-2019, 08:49 AM)satori Wrote: How did you get your electives waived?
4: Electives (21SH) (Waived)
The OP already has a degree (actually has a masters as well as a bachelor), they are looking to change careers so the CS degree is for that purpose.
If you have a prior degree your electives get waived? I know the GE gets waived, but do the free electives get waived also? Thanks.
However, what is not waived are any degree specific requirements. For example, as part of the gen eds a Bsba requires College Algebra and statistics. So if you dont have those even though gen eds are wavied you still might have to do specific classes.
RE: TESU BA CS Degree Plan Help - dfrecore - 12-20-2019
(12-19-2019, 10:46 AM)satori Wrote:(12-19-2019, 08:56 AM)allvia Wrote:(12-19-2019, 08:49 AM)satori Wrote: How did you get your electives waived?
4: Electives (21SH) (Waived)
The OP already has a degree (actually has a masters as well as a bachelor), they are looking to change careers so the CS degree is for that purpose.
If you have a prior degree your electives get waived? I know the GE gets waived, but do the free electives get waived also? Thanks.
Everything except the Major/AOS, and any specific requirements outside of the major, is waived. For a 2nd degree, you need a minimum of 24cr, all of which will be in the Major/AOS, or a few requirements specific to the degree but not required in the Major (like math or computers which might be required but will count in the GE area).
So, no need to worry about any of the GE stuff like English Comp or Civic Engagement or that type of thing, nor will you need/use any Free Electives.