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Associate in Information Systems: Programming - benon - 01-25-2021
I wish to acquire this degree but I don’t know how to plan for it using the big three, what would you recommend and using what path would be the most cost and time effective?
RE: Associate in Information Systems: Programming - rachel83az - 01-25-2021
This is not a degree that is available from the Big 3. An Associate's degree is absolutely not cost-effective at all, in any case. The cheapest one I know of that would be close to what you're looking for is Waubonsee's AAS in Computer Software Development: https://www.waubonsee.edu/programs-courses/programs-subject/science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics/computer-information-systems/computer-software-development-0 If you were to bring in CLEP exams for 12 of the 15 GE requirements, the remaining 48 credits would cost approximately $6000 + books. For a similar price tag, you could get a BA in Computer Science from TESU.
If you are in the US, you might be interested in the FREE Pierpont BOG AAS. This does have an Information Systems Area of Emphasis (but not specifically programming). https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Pierpont_C%26TC The 12 required RA credits for this degree would cost $800 through TEL Learning + $59 for the Google IT Support Professional certificate + approx $400 for Sophia.org = Associate's degree for approximately $1300.
RE: Associate in Information Systems: Programming - Flelm - 01-25-2021
Depending on what classes/credits you have already done, I would look into the Pierpont BOG AAS, and see if you can get an associates with them. https://www.pierpont.edu/ac/programs/board-governors
There's a post around here somewhere with more information on it.
Right now your post is very vague, and probably doesn't give enough information. An associates with the big 3 is almost never worth it on its own, unless you're getting it on the way to a bachelor's. It might be better to post in the Degree Planning Advice forum with what you have completed, and what your goals are (career wise or degree wise).
RE: Associate in Information Systems: Programming - benon - 01-25-2021
Thank you, that’s what I will do