Best Computer Science degree?

[Merlin]

In this particular scenario, for the COSC degree, even if the employer requests the transcripts, they're going to see that the major is in general studies. To me, this is a problem. There's a reason why all of these degree titles exist.

Regardless of the rest of the justifications, this is ultimately why I don't recommend that someone who wants a career in CS or software engineering pursue this degree. Most HR departments will verify academic credentials... this typically means pulling a transcript of some kind. I think most hiring managers would see that degree as a BA or BS in General Studies first and foremost. They may not even get to the concentration aspect of the degree unless some additional information was provided as part of the application (i.e., a cover letter or internal recommendation who can explain, etc.). Otherwise, they may see the CS concentration as a minor (basically the same as an AA/AS).

On the other hand, if someone put BSCS (which is what a BS with a concentration in CS will look like) on their application and the background check shows they have a BS in General Studies, I know a lot of people who would toss the application right there as it looks like the candidate is attempting to be misleading about their academic credentials. I'm sure it would not be hard to explain how the curriculum in the program is the same as a standard Bachelor's degree in CS, but I would imagine that they wouldn't be given the chance to explain unless it was clarified early on. And at that point, you might as well supply the correct degree name and major/concentration rather than have to justify it.

This all goes back to where I mentioned earlier that for anyone who seriously wants a CS degree, I recommend just getting a full CS degree (from TESU or WGU or where have you) and avoid the degree title justification dance altogether.