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Master's Level Computer Science Courses (One at a time)
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I was hoping to get some suggestions.

I already have a master's degree. If I have 18 regionally accredited credits in computer science, I can teach Intro to Programming at the college level. I have a background in software development.

My question is -- where would the cheapest place be to do this one course at time? APU? I was thinking WGU, but they charge on a semester basis, so I don't think that would work.

Strayer? Or maybe the cheapest university in my state so I don't have to pay out-of-state tuition?

I was also thinking Statistics.com Data Science Certificate through TESU. However, the ACE credit recommendations are upper bachelorette for those courses, so I was ... not sure how that would work.
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(11-17-2020, 11:35 PM)udi Wrote: I was hoping to get some suggestions.

I already have a master's degree. If I have 18 regionally accredited credits in computer science, I can teach Intro to Programming at the college level. I have a background in software development.

My question is -- where would the cheapest place be to do this one course at time? APU? I was thinking WGU, but they charge on a semester basis, so I don't think that would work.

Strayer? Or maybe the cheapest university in my state so I don't have to pay out-of-state tuition?

I was also thinking Statistics.com Data Science Certificate through TESU. However, the ACE credit recommendations are upper bachelorette  for those courses, so I was ... not sure how that would work.

If you only need 18 credits, WGU seems like you could do it in 6 months.  $3200

APU is $5130

Price isn't too different, I would take the quickest route. 

 I'm guessing you can't just take the ACE study.com courses.  You need to also be sure the courses you take would be considered the right computer science courses they accept.
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If you already have a master's degree and need that many CS credits, you might as well just complete a bachelor's degree in CS while you're at it. The difference in the number of courses required is probably negligible. That is what I'd do anyway.

For a second degree in CS, there are plenty of other options out there as well I'm sure. Particularly if you already have a decent number of prior RA credits to transfer.

You'd need at least 24 additional credits (8 courses) at TESU. Unfortunately, you'd likely need closer to 60-80 credits at WGU if your existing degrees don't include a lot of CS-related courses already. Obviously, with TESU you'd need to take at least 6 of those courses from them rather than somewhere like SDC if you need RA credits and not an RA degree. This is where WGU might make more sense, but you are probably looking at two terms there.

Regardless of whether you're just seeking credits or a degree, keep in mind that unless you are looking at a competency-based school, you're going to be limited in how quickly you can complete the courses. You'll have to take multiple courses simultaneously, which means you probably won't be able to take too many at once if you want to have any kind of life outside of work and school.

That is my $0.02 anyway.
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Thanks !I like interesting cources!
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(11-17-2020, 11:35 PM)udi Wrote: I was hoping to get some suggestions.

I already have a master's degree. If I have 18 regionally accredited credits in computer science, I can teach Intro to Programming at the college level. I have a background in software development.

My question is -- where would the cheapest place be to do this one course at time? APU? I was thinking WGU, but they charge on a semester basis, so I don't think that would work.

Strayer? Or maybe the cheapest university in my state so I don't have to pay out-of-state tuition?

I was also thinking Statistics.com Data Science Certificate through TESU. However, the ACE credit recommendations are upper bachelorette  for those courses, so I was ... not sure how that would work.
Im not sure what you mean here, you want MSCS in slower pace, not in a rush to get a degree? Or you just want to take graduate level courses?

One course at a time in MSCS program typically would takes at least 3 years to finish. OMSCS is perfect for that, no rush to finish, cheapest and most reputable. Based on your academic and professional background you have pretty good chance to be admitted to OMSCS program. You can take one course at spring, summer and fall semester, you can even skip summer if you want a break, and be done in 3+ years.
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#6
Hopefully the op has figured it out or has moved on. The thread is almost 2 years old. Smile
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(08-19-2022, 09:41 AM)Pats20 Wrote: Hopefully the op has figured it out or has moved on. The thread is almost 2 years old. Smile

Haha just realized this is an old thread, I didn't see the date
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(08-19-2022, 09:42 AM)sialiblo Wrote:
(08-19-2022, 09:41 AM)Pats20 Wrote: Hopefully the op has figured it out or has moved on. The thread is almost 2 years old. Smile

Haha just realized this is an old thread, I didn't see the date
Lol. I’ve done it before myself. Thought I’d have some fun.
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#9
At this point, there are enough of these programs around that people can think about more than just cost/flexibility and think about delivery style, learning style etc.  Choice is good.
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#10
I agree with you!

(08-19-2022, 07:14 PM)Alpha Wrote: At this point, there are enough of these programs around that people can think about more than just cost/flexibility and think about delivery style, learning style etc.  Choice is good.

You have a point!
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