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ABD friendly doctorate with max transfer RA preferred under 15k finish fast
#31
(12-25-2025, 06:18 PM)NotJoeBiden Wrote:
(12-25-2025, 03:39 PM)PauFraTat Wrote:
(12-25-2025, 02:33 AM)NotJoeBiden Wrote: Morgan State might be the best bang for your buck at this right now.

https://www.morgan.edu/cics

CapTechU is also another option to consider.

I was just accepted to CapTech for the 60-credit Ph.D. in Computer Science program. They transferred 18 credits from my completed doctorate. I was hoping for 24 (for some reason, they didn't transfer anything for the very first course [research background] in the program). 36 credits comprise the dissertation (proposal, writing I - IV, and defense). So it's possible to get close to a dissertation-only curriculum.

The only thing is it's not going to be under $15k. Each course is $6120 unless you qualify for discounts (I qualify for a 20% discount through EdAssist). So at normal tuition, a dissertation-only curriculum would be $36,720.


Can you no longer transfer in 42 units?

Unfortunately, no. They began moving away from this more than a year ago when Dr. Iam McAndrew left. While I was in my D.Sc. program going to CapTech was the plan.

I have spoken with a few recent CapTech doctoral students and they stated similar transfer credits. Not that I didn't believe them, I wanted to see for myself. With my multiple Master's degrees, I thought maybe more would transfer. I am thinking I might insist they transfer CS 800 as well since what they have in red doesnt really align well with the CapTech course anyway.

Here is the transfer evaluation they sent after receiving my official transcripts for everything.

[img]blob:https://www.degreeforum.net/cae10e99-1ccf-4050-b9e1-5d67c883e20a[/img]
In-Progress:

D.Eng., Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning – George Washington University (≈'27)
Grad Cert, Management Science and Engineering – Stanford University (≈'26)

Completed:

M.S., Artificial Intelligence – University of Texas ('25)
M.S., Cybersecurity and Information Assurance – Western Governors University ('25)
D.Sc., Information Technology – Middle Georgia State University ('25)
M.Eng., Computer Science – Oregon State University ('24)
B.A., Computer Science – Thomas Edison State University ('24)
A.S., Mathematics – Thomas Edison State University ('24)
M.B.A., Information Technology Management – Western Governors University ('23)
M.S., Information Systems – Strayer University ('08)
B.S., Internetworking Technology – Strayer University ('07)
A.A.S., Electronic Systems Technology – Community College of the Air Force ('04)

Pursuing/Applied/Accepted:

Ph.D., Computer Science – Mississippi State University
Ph.D., Computer Science – Capitol Technology University
M.A., Organizational Leadership – University of Maine at Presque Isle
M.S., Management Science and Engineering – Stanford University
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#32
(12-25-2025, 06:49 PM)PauFraTat Wrote:
(12-25-2025, 06:18 PM)NotJoeBiden Wrote:
(12-25-2025, 03:39 PM)PauFraTat Wrote:
(12-25-2025, 02:33 AM)NotJoeBiden Wrote: Morgan State might be the best bang for your buck at this right now.

https://www.morgan.edu/cics

CapTechU is also another option to consider.

I was just accepted to CapTech for the 60-credit Ph.D. in Computer Science program. They transferred 18 credits from my completed doctorate. I was hoping for 24 (for some reason, they didn't transfer anything for the very first course [research background] in the program). 36 credits comprise the dissertation (proposal, writing I - IV, and defense). So it's possible to get close to a dissertation-only curriculum.

The only thing is it's not going to be under $15k. Each course is $6120 unless you qualify for discounts (I qualify for a 20% discount through EdAssist). So at normal tuition, a dissertation-only curriculum would be $36,720.


Can you no longer transfer in 42 units?

Unfortunately, no. They began moving away from this more than a year ago when Dr. Iam McAndrew left. While I was in my D.Sc. program going to CapTech was the plan.

I have spoken with a few recent CapTech doctoral students and they stated similar transfer credits. Not that I didn't believe them, I wanted to see for myself. With my multiple Master's degrees, I thought maybe more would transfer. I am thinking I might insist they transfer CS 800 as well since what they have in red doesnt really align well with the CapTech course anyway.

Here is the transfer evaluation they sent after receiving my official transcripts for everything.

[img]blob:https://www.degreeforum.net/cae10e99-1ccf-4050-b9e1-5d67c883e20a[/img]


What a shame. That was one of the only things going for them.
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#33
(12-25-2025, 02:55 PM)Docu Wrote:
(12-25-2025, 12:38 PM)bjcheung77 Wrote: Your previous thread on the same or similar topic, I suggest reviewing it: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...exible-CBE
Another moderator split this to be your own thread: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...Reputation

Thank you. I just don’t know if I could continue asking on same these or have to do edit my title … kindly combine all I’m sorry for the duplicate posts

I’ve merged those two threads into this one.
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#34
(12-25-2025, 06:49 PM)PauFraTat Wrote:
(12-25-2025, 06:18 PM)NotJoeBiden Wrote:
(12-25-2025, 03:39 PM)PauFraTat Wrote:
(12-25-2025, 02:33 AM)NotJoeBiden Wrote: Morgan State might be the best bang for your buck at this right now.

https://www.morgan.edu/cics

CapTechU is also another option to consider.

I was just accepted to CapTech for the 60-credit Ph.D. in Computer Science program. They transferred 18 credits from my completed doctorate. I was hoping for 24 (for some reason, they didn't transfer anything for the very first course [research background] in the program). 36 credits comprise the dissertation (proposal, writing I - IV, and defense). So it's possible to get close to a dissertation-only curriculum.

The only thing is it's not going to be under $15k. Each course is $6120 unless you qualify for discounts (I qualify for a 20% discount through EdAssist). So at normal tuition, a dissertation-only curriculum would be $36,720.


Can you no longer transfer in 42 units?

Unfortunately, no. They began moving away from this more than a year ago when Dr. Iam McAndrew left. While I was in my D.Sc. program going to CapTech was the plan.

I have spoken with a few recent CapTech doctoral students and they stated similar transfer credits. Not that I didn't believe them, I wanted to see for myself. With my multiple Master's degrees, I thought maybe more would transfer. I am thinking I might insist they transfer CS 800 as well since what they have in red doesnt really align well with the CapTech course anyway.

Here is the transfer evaluation they sent after receiving my official transcripts for everything.

[img]blob:https://www.degreeforum.net/cae10e99-1ccf-4050-b9e1-5d67c883e20a[/img]

That sucks for people looking forward to CapTech. Dr. McAndrew would accept unrelated credits toward the PhD programs as long as they were less than 10 years old. LOL. Something tells me that CapTech saw the Reddit posts trashing the school.
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DSST
Life Dev Psych 62, Fund Coun 68, Intro Comp 469, Intro Astr 56, Env & Hum 70, HTYH 456, MIS 451, Prin Sup 453, HRM 62, Bus Eth 458
ALEKS
Int Alg, Coll Alg
TEEX
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TECEP
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#35
(Yesterday, 03:28 PM)sanantone Wrote: That sucks for people looking forward to CapTech. Dr. McAndrew would accept unrelated credits toward the PhD programs as long as they were less than 10 years old. LOL. Something tells me that CapTech saw the Reddit posts trashing the school.

I can understand a tightening up on unrelated transfer credits, but what about related credits? After completing four graduate degrees in the past two years in directly or highly related fields do I really need more background on computer science?

While I was in my D.Sc. program I watched so many videos of Dr. McAndrew talking about doctoral graduates coming to CapTech to go straight to disseration. I was sold!
In-Progress:

D.Eng., Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning – George Washington University (≈'27)
Grad Cert, Management Science and Engineering – Stanford University (≈'26)

Completed:

M.S., Artificial Intelligence – University of Texas ('25)
M.S., Cybersecurity and Information Assurance – Western Governors University ('25)
D.Sc., Information Technology – Middle Georgia State University ('25)
M.Eng., Computer Science – Oregon State University ('24)
B.A., Computer Science – Thomas Edison State University ('24)
A.S., Mathematics – Thomas Edison State University ('24)
M.B.A., Information Technology Management – Western Governors University ('23)
M.S., Information Systems – Strayer University ('08)
B.S., Internetworking Technology – Strayer University ('07)
A.A.S., Electronic Systems Technology – Community College of the Air Force ('04)

Pursuing/Applied/Accepted:

Ph.D., Computer Science – Mississippi State University
Ph.D., Computer Science – Capitol Technology University
M.A., Organizational Leadership – University of Maine at Presque Isle
M.S., Management Science and Engineering – Stanford University
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#36
(Yesterday, 04:05 PM)PauFraTat Wrote:
(Yesterday, 03:28 PM)sanantone Wrote: That sucks for people looking forward to CapTech. Dr. McAndrew would accept unrelated credits toward the PhD programs as long as they were less than 10 years old. LOL. Something tells me that CapTech saw the Reddit posts trashing the school.

I can understand a tightening up on unrelated transfer credits, but what about related credits? After completing four graduate degrees in the past two years in directly or highly related fields do I really need more background on computer science?

While I was in my D.Sc. program I watched so many videos of Dr. McAndrew talking about doctoral graduates coming to CapTech to go straight to disseration. I was sold!

Funny thing is that you won't learn anything about CS. They have no curriculum. The courses that aren't focused on dissertation writing are focused on choosing a dissertation topic and completing CITI training.
Graduate of Not VUL or ENEB
MS, MSS and Graduate Cert
AAS, AS, BA, and BS
CLEP
Intro Psych 70, US His I 64, Intro Soc 63, Intro Edu Psych 70, A&I Lit 64, Bio 68, Prin Man 69, Prin Mar 68
DSST
Life Dev Psych 62, Fund Coun 68, Intro Comp 469, Intro Astr 56, Env & Hum 70, HTYH 456, MIS 451, Prin Sup 453, HRM 62, Bus Eth 458
ALEKS
Int Alg, Coll Alg
TEEX
4 credits
TECEP
Fed Inc Tax, Sci of Nutr, Micro, Strat Man, Med Term, Pub Relations
CSU
Sys Analysis & Design, Programming, Cyber
SL
Intro to Comm, Microbio, Acc I
Uexcel
A&P
Davar
Macro, Intro to Fin, Man Acc
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#37
(Yesterday, 04:08 PM)sanantone Wrote: Funny thing is that you won't learn anything about CS. They have no curriculum. The courses that aren't focused on dissertation writing are focused on choosing a dissertation topic and completing CITI training.

Ugh! I already have a topic with a literature review done, study methodology, and two current CITI certifications! I spelled these things out in my statement of purpose. I'm sure the person doing my transfer evaluation didn't read that.
In-Progress:

D.Eng., Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning – George Washington University (≈'27)
Grad Cert, Management Science and Engineering – Stanford University (≈'26)

Completed:

M.S., Artificial Intelligence – University of Texas ('25)
M.S., Cybersecurity and Information Assurance – Western Governors University ('25)
D.Sc., Information Technology – Middle Georgia State University ('25)
M.Eng., Computer Science – Oregon State University ('24)
B.A., Computer Science – Thomas Edison State University ('24)
A.S., Mathematics – Thomas Edison State University ('24)
M.B.A., Information Technology Management – Western Governors University ('23)
M.S., Information Systems – Strayer University ('08)
B.S., Internetworking Technology – Strayer University ('07)
A.A.S., Electronic Systems Technology – Community College of the Air Force ('04)

Pursuing/Applied/Accepted:

Ph.D., Computer Science – Mississippi State University
Ph.D., Computer Science – Capitol Technology University
M.A., Organizational Leadership – University of Maine at Presque Isle
M.S., Management Science and Engineering – Stanford University
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#38
I’m still hoping we can make a list of ABD (or maximum-transfer) PhD programs that allow the maximum number of transfer credits and can be completed in under two years, with RA accreditation and an online format.
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