B.A CS at TESU

[Andrew1320]

I registered with TESU but was unaware I would only receive two free transcript evaluations. I intended to enroll in one TECEP to maintain transcript evaluations; however, I've seen in other posts that I would need to complete the TECEP to receive another course evaluation. I aim to complete all courses through SDC and EDX, then enroll in TESU to complete the capstone. I want reassurance that my SDC and Sohpia courses will transfer. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.


Your Location: Las Vegas
Your Age: 30
What kind of degree do you want?: B.A CS

Current Regional Accredited Credits:74
HUMN C100 Introduction to Humanities
ENGL D270 Composition: Successful Self-Expression
ENGL C455 English Composition I
MATH C957 Applied Algebra
SCIE C683 Natural Science Lab
SCIE C165 Integrated Physical Sciences
BUS  C483 Principles of Management
COMM D268 Introduction to Communication: Connecting with Others
BUS  C484 Organizational Behavior and Leadership
PHIL C168 Critical Thinking and Logic
BUIT C268 Spreadsheets 
ITEC C182 Introduction to IT 
BUIT C724 Information Systems Management
ITEC C172 Network and Security - Foundations
ITEC D427 Data Management - Applications
ITEC D426 Data Management - Foundations
ITEC D316 IT Foundations
ITEC D317 IT Applications
ITEC D336 Business of IT - Applications
ITEC D324 Business of IT - Project Management
ITEC D325 Networks
ITEC D329 Network and Security - Applications



Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:34
SOPHIA.ORG
U.S History 1 | 96%
Environmental Science | 96% 
Calculus 1 | 92%
Introduction to statistics | 93% 
Macroeconomics | 94%
Business Ethics | 94%
Business Law  | 93%

Completed after TESU transcript EVAL:
SOPHIA.ORG
Introduction to Python Programming | 92%
U.S Government | 97%
Introduction to Ethics | 93%
Introduction to Sociology | 99%

Completed after TESU transcript EVAL:
SDC:
Discrete Mathematics | 88%



Courses that I need to complete from SDC:
TESU Data Structures | SDC= Computer Science 201: Data Structures & Algorithms 
TESU Operating Systems| SDC= Computer Science 105: Introduction to Operating Systems
TESU Computer Architecture | SDC= Computer Science 306: Computer Architecture
TESU System Analysis & Design I (UL CS) | SDC= Computer Science 302: Systems Analysis & Design
TESU Database Management (UL CS)   |Computer Science 303: Database Management
TESU Management Information Systems (UL CS) | Business 303: Management Information Systems

Take at TESU or EDX?
TESU "Information Literacy Today"



Any certifications or military experience?:
CompTIA A+
CompTIA Net+
CompTIA Sec+
CompTIA Project+
ITIL V4

Budget:10K
Commitments: Employed full-time, 40-50 hour work week. 
Dedicated time to study: 20+ hours per week
Timeline: ASAP
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: 3K from employer

[origamishuttle]

...I've seen in other posts that I would need to complete the TECEP to receive another course evaluation.

Can you find this reference? I've only seen the opposite recommended, i.e., do NOT complete the TECEP so that you can sign up for it again the next year if necessary, and it won't count against your GPA.

[LevelUP]

If you don't mind me asking, how many terms did you attend WGU? What was your major, and why did you decide to drop out?

You can take the Cornerstone course through edX if you only want to take the Capstone at TESU, then pay the residency waiver fee. It would only be slightly cheaper to enroll in a flat-rate term to avoid paying the waiver fee.

I suggest taking SDC courses in this order:
TESU Operating Systems| SDC= Computer Science 105: Introduction to Operating Systems
TESU Management Information Systems (UL CS) | Business 303: Management Information Systems
TESU System Analysis & Design I (UL CS) | SDC= Computer Science 302: Systems Analysis & Design
TESU Database Management (UL CS)   |Computer Science 303: Database Management
TESU Data Structures | SDC= Computer Science 201: Data Structures & Algorithms 
TESU Computer Architecture | SDC= Computer Science 306: Computer Architecture

TESU CS Degree plan
https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Sa...ience_Plan

TESU GE
https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Sa...ts_Roadmap

[Andrew1320]

...I've seen in other posts that I would need to complete the TECEP to receive another course evaluation.

Can you find this reference? I've only seen the opposite recommended, i.e., do NOT complete the TECEP so that you can sign up for it again the next year if necessary, and it won't count against your GPA.

This is what I found. 

https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...e%20grades.

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If you don't mind me asking, how many terms did you attend WGU? What was your major, and why did you decide to drop out?

You can take the Cornerstone course through edX if you only want to take the Capstone at TESU, then pay the residency waiver fee. It would only be slightly cheaper to enroll in a flat-rate term to avoid paying the waiver fee.

I suggest taking SDC courses in this order:
TESU Operating Systems| SDC= Computer Science 105: Introduction to Operating Systems
TESU Management Information Systems (UL CS) | Business 303: Management Information Systems
TESU System Analysis & Design I (UL CS) | SDC= Computer Science 302: Systems Analysis & Design
TESU Database Management (UL CS)   |Computer Science 303: Database Management
TESU Data Structures | SDC= Computer Science 201: Data Structures & Algorithms 
TESU Computer Architecture | SDC= Computer Science 306: Computer Architecture

TESU CS Degree plan
https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Sa...ience_Plan

TESU GE
https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Sa...ts_Roadmap


I moved 3 times within the 5 terms I was enrolled at WGU, I also never knew there was other options like sohpia and SDC. 
Thanks for the suggestion on which SDC classes to take.

I've been following the BACS degree plan, It would be nice to transfer what credits I've had earned recently so I can see my progress with TESU. 

[bjcheung77]

Welcome to the board, you don't really need to enroll at TESU to see where you're at, you can get your evaluation as is, create your own spreadsheet by following the WIKI plan and what you have on the evaluation. You'll know what classes are left to take and go accordingly, provider by provider, keep working until you're at the final residency credits (or waiver fee).

Basically, Sophia.org first, then Study.com next, if you need coupons/discount codes, you can review the respective threads or click my bio/signature link for Study.com, you'll then keep updating that spreadsheet of yours. If you want, link us to that spreadsheet as a viewable file (not editable) on your Onedrive or Google Drive and someone can comment on recommendations or updates.

[davewill]

You don't need it on an official transcript in order to know it was accepted and how it will fit into your degree plan. The online eval is quite sufficient for that. So go ahead and follow the recommendation to register for the 1cr TECEP to begin and maintain enrollment.

If, for some reason, you really DO need an official transcript, you can then either take a TECEP, or a course, or you can pay the extra fee for the individual learning account.

[Andrew1320]

Welcome to the board, you don't really need to enroll at TESU to see where you're at, you can get your evaluation as is, create your own spreadsheet by following the WIKI plan and what you have on the evaluation.  You'll know what classes are left to take and go accordingly, provider by provider, keep working until you're at the final residency credits (or waiver fee).

Basically, Sophia.org first, then Study.com next, if you need coupons/discount codes, you can review the respective threads or click my bio/signature link for Study.com, you'll then keep updating that spreadsheet of yours.  If you want, link us to that spreadsheet as a viewable file (not editable) on your Onedrive or Google Drive and someone can comment on recommendations or updates.

Thank you, I've created a spreadsheet with equivalent courses and have followed the WIKI accordingly. 

It's good to know that SDC has coupons/discount codes!

[origamishuttle]

This is what I found. 

https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...%20grades.

You don't need it on an official transcript in order to know it was accepted and how it will fit into your degree plan. The online eval is quite sufficient for that. So go ahead and follow the recommendation to register for the 1cr TECEP to begin and maintain enrollment.

Definitely this! The referenced thread is about banking credits without a degree. You're going for the degree, so that thread doesn't really apply.