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AOS TESU CS ADVICE - Stardeus - 07-09-2026

Hi everyone,

I'm from the Middle East, and I'm planning to earn a BA in Computer Science from TESU. I haven't applied yet because I want to map everything out before I commit.
From what I've been able to figure out, these are the parts of the degree I still have left:
Required Courses
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Data Structures
  • Calculus I
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Operating Systems
  • Computer Architecture
Computer Science Electives (18 credits)
Natural Science, Math, and Computer Science Electives (6 credits)
As for Gen Ed, I completed most of it through Sophia.org. I also have some RA credits -around 60- from a previous degree that isn't related to CS, so I'm guessing they'll mostly end up as free electives.
I know the official TESU evaluation is the only way to know exactly where I stand, and that's my next step. Still, I'd like to have a solid plan before I apply instead of figuring everything out afterward.
My budget is around $8,000 to finish what's left.
The bigger picture is that I want to apply to a good MSCS program later, ideally Georgia Tech's OMSCS or another master's focused on computing systems.
So I have a few questions:
  • What do you think the best-case and worst-case outcomes are after the evaluation?
  • Is finishing everything within an $8,000 budget realistic?
  • Which providers would you recommend for the remaining courses? Study.com, community colleges, TECEP, something else?
  • If graduate school is the goal, which options would make my application stronger instead of just checking the boxes?
  • If you were in my position today, how would you approach the rest of the degree?
I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who's been through the TESU CS program or planned something similar.


Thanks in advance! Shy

RE: AOS TESU CS ADVICE - truthfulness - 07-28-2026

$8,000 is realistic.
Georgia Tech's OMSCS likes to see graded CS courses from RA institution, so do not complete your CS courses entirely from alternative credits. Take at least two key courses from community colleges.
If you are confident you can knock out the entire degree in one semester, go for WGU. It's cheaper, and you are pretty much guaranteed to be admitted to OMSCS.