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New member seeking route to CS BS - Rjones314314 - 06-11-2024

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Missouri, USA 30/yo Engineering but will settle for computer science  0 credits but with a transcript I went negative if that's possible School Name Total Credits: Missouri Western State University Total credits: 0
Missouri, USA
30/yo
Engineering or CS
0 Credits
Budget up to $20k
Commitments full time job
4-5hrs day 6-7 on weekends 
Hope to graduate in under 2 years
My job pays me for Credits earned

RE: New member seeking route to CS BS - bjcheung77 - 06-11-2024

Basically, fill in the information on the addendum and template here https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-New-to-DegreeForum-How-this-Area-works

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RE: New member seeking route to CS BS - Rjones314314 - 06-11-2024

Cannot delete, so I'm just gonna leave this post right here for later. Cool
Could really use some direction please Huh Heart

RE: New member seeking route to CS BS - allvia - 06-14-2024

I don't think people realize you made updates in the first post, it is the shortest template completion I've ever seen Smile

Since you don't have any credits to start, and your work has tuition assistance , I'd recommend you look at SNHU CS degree if CS fits your needs.  You can transfer many credits from alternative providers (Sophia/Study.com), it would definitely keep costs down and move you very quickly. Here is the wiki page - https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/SNHU_Computer_Science_Degree_Plan  Of course there are others, but this one is very popular here now when you're starting from scratch for CS, and have tuition assistance.  Although, you list a college attended (?), Missouri Western State University - but no credits, are you in process of completing courses? Why you mention the school is unclear.

I would suggest you provide a bit more detail on you goal and existing experience in the subject. The long term professional objective, along with your experience in the AOS helps us make program suggestions. For example, we likely wouldn't suggest WGU if you're new to the subject, but if you're already knowledgeable in the subject it could be a great fit.  If you had existing RA credits, it might be TESU (as another example). CS is pretty easy to understand when you say it, but 'engineering' could mean many different things.

RE: New member seeking route to CS BS - Rjones314314 - 06-15-2024

(06-14-2024, 01:39 PM)allvia Wrote: I don't think people realize you made updates in the first post, it is the shortest template completion I've ever seen Smile

Since you don't have any credits to start, and your work has tuition assistance , I'd recommend you look at SNHU CS degree if CS fits your needs.  You can transfer many credits from alternative providers (Sophia/Study.com), it would definitely keep costs down and move you very quickly. Here is the wiki page - https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/SNHU_Computer_Science_Degree_Plan  Of course there are others, but this one is very popular here now when you're starting from scratch for CS, and have tuition assistance.  Although, you list a college attended (?), Missouri Western State University - but no credits, are you in process of completing courses? Why you mention the school is unclear.

I would suggest you provide a bit more detail on you goal and existing experience in the subject. The long term professional objective, along with your experience in the AOS helps us make program suggestions. For example, we likely wouldn't suggest WGU if you're new to the subject, but if you're already knowledgeable in the subject it could be a great fit.  If you had existing RA credits, it might be TESU (as another example). CS is pretty easy to understand when you say it, but 'engineering' could mean many different things.
Many Thanks. allvia. for the general direction and the wiki link.
I went to college at 18 but dropped out with 0 credits. I possibly went negative.
My career objectives include working at the cross-section of business finance and computer technology.
After doin some cursory reading on the snhu wiki, I may double major in BA and CS, especially if I can do it in under 2 years. I like the Idea of getting a MS in computer engineering or an MBA, or both.   Big Grin

RE: New member seeking route to CS BS - bjcheung77 - 06-15-2024

@Rjones314314, nice update, you're a good candidate for the TESU BACS/CIS double degree combo. You get a good understanding of Business and Computer Science, plus you get two degrees for the cost of one. It requires 30 RA credits, 15 from TESU to get residency requirements completed, you can take TECEPs for the other 15 credits and be done by transferring a max of 90 ACE/NCCRS credits, I highly recommend the Sophia.org/Study.com combo for lower level and upper level requirements, you can also use Lawshelf, Saylor.org, etc...

Here's the WIKI for TESU: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Thomas_Edison_State_University
BACS/BSBA CIS: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Sample_TESU_BA_Computer_Science_BSBA_CIS_Double_Degree_Plan
Freebie Cert Add-ons: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Sample_TESU_Certificate_Plans
Freebie Associate Add-ons: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Sample_TESU_Add-on_Associates_Degree_Plans

RE: New member seeking route to CS BS - Rjones314314 - 07-14-2024

(06-15-2024, 11:21 AM)bjcheung77 Wrote: @Rjones314314, nice update, you're a good candidate for the TESU BACS/CIS double degree combo.  You get a good understanding of Business and Computer Science, plus you get two degrees for the cost of one.  It requires 30 RA credits, 15 from TESU to get residency requirements completed, you can take TECEPs for the other 15 credits and be done by transferring a max of 90 ACE/NCCRS credits, I highly recommend the Sophia.org/Study.com combo for lower level and upper level requirements, you can also use Lawshelf, Saylor.org, etc...  

Here's the WIKI for TESU: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Thomas_Edison_State_University
BACS/BSBA CIS: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Sample_TESU_BA_Computer_Science_BSBA_CIS_Double_Degree_Plan
Freebie Cert Add-ons: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Sample_TESU_Certificate_Plans
Freebie Associate Add-ons: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Sample_TESU_Add-on_Associates_Degree_Plans

Thank you so much @bjcheung77. The path is starting to unfold for me. 
Is there perhaps a systematized process/instructions for going about starting, progressing, and completion?
I'd like to get started asap.

RE: New member seeking route to CS BS - asthewindblows - 07-15-2024

(07-14-2024, 12:09 PM)Rjones314314 Wrote:
(06-15-2024, 11:21 AM)bjcheung77 Wrote: @Rjones314314, nice update, you're a good candidate for the TESU BACS/CIS double degree combo.  You get a good understanding of Business and Computer Science, plus you get two degrees for the cost of one.  It requires 30 RA credits, 15 from TESU to get residency requirements completed, you can take TECEPs for the other 15 credits and be done by transferring a max of 90 ACE/NCCRS credits, I highly recommend the Sophia.org/Study.com combo for lower level and upper level requirements, you can also use Lawshelf, Saylor.org, etc...  

Here's the WIKI for TESU: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Thomas_Edison_State_University
BACS/BSBA CIS: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Sample_TESU_BA_Computer_Science_BSBA_CIS_Double_Degree_Plan
Freebie Cert Add-ons: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Sample_TESU_Certificate_Plans
Freebie Associate Add-ons: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Sample_TESU_Add-on_Associates_Degree_Plans

Thank you so much @bjcheung77. The path is starting to unfold for me. 
Is there perhaps a systematized process/instructions for going about starting, progressing, and completion?
I'd like to get started asap.

Did you find anything? I am interested in the same course.

RE: New member seeking route to CS BS - LevelUP - 07-15-2024

(07-14-2024, 12:09 PM)Rjones314314 Wrote:
(06-15-2024, 11:21 AM)bjcheung77 Wrote: @Rjones314314, nice update, you're a good candidate for the TESU BACS/CIS double degree combo.  You get a good understanding of Business and Computer Science, plus you get two degrees for the cost of one.  It requires 30 RA credits, 15 from TESU to get residency requirements completed, you can take TECEPs for the other 15 credits and be done by transferring a max of 90 ACE/NCCRS credits, I highly recommend the Sophia.org/Study.com combo for lower level and upper level requirements, you can also use Lawshelf, Saylor.org, etc...  

Here's the WIKI for TESU: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Thomas_Edison_State_University
BACS/BSBA CIS: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Sample_TESU_BA_Computer_Science_BSBA_CIS_Double_Degree_Plan
Freebie Cert Add-ons: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Sample_TESU_Certificate_Plans
Freebie Associate Add-ons: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Sample_TESU_Add-on_Associates_Degree_Plans

Thank you so much @bjcheung77. The path is starting to unfold for me. 
Is there perhaps a systematized process/instructions for going about starting, progressing, and completion?
I'd like to get started asap.

Ya it's pretty much:
  1. Decide on college/major
  2. Make a degree plan
  3. Start taking course which is usually Sophia courses first
  4. Enroll in college when near max transfer or in the case of TESU, enroll whenever you want.