New Study.com courses (5/16/19)

[bluebooger]

Well, that's a different story. Is there a snag then for doing the computer science concentration at COSC? The only thing might be finding an upper level software engineering course if the Saylor software engineering course doesn't transfer in. Also, I don't remember seeing linear algebra anywhere.

https://www.charteroak.edu/catalog/2017-...tudies.php

COCS says 
ITE 410: Software Engineering (or Software Systems Design)

and study.com has 
Computer Science 302: Systems Analysis & Design 
https://study.com/academy/course/compute...esign.html

and ACE says that's 3 upper 
http://www2.acenet.edu/credit/?fuseactio...CE=1008350

so maybe that would work 

The Saylor course transfers in as UL ITE 410:

https://www.saylor.org/partners/credit-p...e-college/

Linear Algebra can be done at a CC or on the cheap at AMU:

https://www.amu.apus.edu/course-schedule...?c=MATH220

isn't that that linear algebra course $810 ?
not expensive compared to a course at Excelsior, but I wouldn't call it "on the cheap" 

and I don't know about everyone, but there is no way I could pass that course 
I just don't have the discipline to do the weekly forum posts and replies (see the details under Evaluation)
those things are useless -- especially in a math class -- and I just couldn't bring myself to do them 

saw somebody post this linear algebra course a little while ago (don't remember who) 
https://westcottcourses.com/course.php?c...%20Algebra

only $569 and its self-paced, not semester based , which is a big plus for me 

they've got lots of courses
https://westcottcourses.com/courses.html
would like to hear from anyone that's ever taken any of the courses from this provider and if they had problems transferring

[armstrongsubero]

If you are in the US wescott is a good choice. However I'm outside the US so thats not an option for me.

That $810 will still be less total degree cost than paying all the fees that TESU has.

[armstrongsubero]

Just finished Intro to Programming on SDC. Was a good course, tons of info! Looking like a solid A until I get final results.

An experienced programmer can finish it in 10-15 hours of work just cause of well watching videos and what not.

Thanks SDC! I give this course 100%.

[ChilliDawg]

Excellent info. I was wanting to enroll and take this course, and you might just be putting me over the edge on the decision. Thanks

[posabsolute]

@twinmom even if cosc allow you to list it as comp sci, if the paper say something else it may matter in a variety of reasons, like looking at master degrees that requires it.

Also sometimes interns have to provide their transcripts, that can be an awkward conversation.


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[Ideas]

both the intro to programming and data structures course use java 

https://study.com/academy/course/compute...mming.html

Could someone start and finish Study.com Data Structures with no prior Java knowledge? If they know some Python.

IOW, does the course review the Java concepts briefly or not?

[bluebooger]

both the intro to programming and data structures course use java 

https://study.com/academy/course/compute...mming.html

Could someone start and finish Study.com Data Structures with no prior Java knowledge? If they know some Python.

IOW, does the course review the Java concepts briefly or not?

good question         
https://study.com/academy/course/compute...nformation 

it says 

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

which I find amazing 

if you scroll down to -- Course Topics 
you'll see the first lesson is 

Basics of Java
Describe the fundamentals of Java and set a coding environment to test code; define important programming concepts, including pseudocode, documentation, commenting and testing.

I guess it all depends on the final exam and what you actually have to write 

[Merlin]

I spoke to an advisor at COSC when I was comsidering my options. The GS degree can be listed as a BS in Computer Science on your resume and as far as I understand nowhere is General Studies Listed.

COSC doesn't offer a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, the closest degree is their Bachelor of Science in General Studies with a concentration in Computer Science Studies and it can only be completed via transfer credits. I'm fairly sure that the degree transcript will show General Studies as the major regardless of the concentration.

We can list anything we like on a resume since most employers don't even bother to check. There are some that do verify degrees as part of the background check though. For those, what appears on the transcript is the only thing that matters. If what is on the transcript doesn't match your resume, you probably won't get the chance to explain how your college advisor said you can list it as a BSCS since your resume will already be in the trash by that point since you will have failed the background check.

If you want to be a programmer you don't really need a degree at all if you can demonstrate your skill in other ways, but if you want a degree to get your foot in the door and get hired as a software engineer then I strongly recommend that you aim for a BA or BS in Computer Science or Software Development to be taken seriously. But that is just my perspective. Though I am a hiring manager and someone with a few decades of experience in software development.

[bluebooger]

I spoke to an advisor at COSC when I was comsidering my options. The GS degree can be listed as a BS in Computer Science on your resume and as far as I understand nowhere is General Studies Listed.

COSC doesn't offer a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, the closest degree is their Bachelor of Science in General Studies with a concentration in Computer Science Studies and it can only be completed via transfer credits. I'm fairly sure that the degree transcript will show General Studies as the major regardless of the concentration.

...

If you want to be a programmer you don't really need a degree at all if you can demonstrate your skill in other ways, but if you want a degree to get your foot in the door and get hired as a software engineer then I strongly recommend that you aim for a BA or BS in Computer Science or Software Development to be taken seriously. But that is just my perspective. Though I am a hiring manager and someone with a few decades of experience in software development.

https://www.charteroak.edu/catalog/2017-...uirements/

 The degree earned is either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science with a major in General Studies and a concentration in one or more specific subjects. The major and concentration are printed on the official transcript, but not the diploma.

yeah, I'm not sure COSC would be the way to go ... HR departments can be really picky
unless you already have a job and just need any degree to get promoted 
OR if you're goal is really to get a Masters in Computer Science or Data Science and you just need a bachelors to get in 
but it still seems like WGU would be the way to go (if you're in the US) 
they have plenty of computer related degrees   
https://www.wgu.edu/online-it-degrees.html 
I wonder which of the study.com courses they would accept

[Merlin]

https://www.charteroak.edu/catalog/2017-...uirements/

The degree earned is either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science with a major in General Studies and a concentration in one or more specific subjects. The major and concentration are printed on the official transcript, but not the diploma.

yeah, I'm not sure COSC would be the way to go ... HR departments can be really picky
unless you already have a job and just need any degree to get promoted 
OR if you're goal is really to get a Masters in Computer Science or Data Science and you just need a bachelors to get in 
but it still seems like WGU would be the way to go (if you're in the US) 
they have plenty of computer related degrees   
https://www.wgu.edu/online-it-degrees.html 
I wonder which of the study.com courses they would accept

That is confirmation that it will show the degree as a Bachelor of Science in General Studies with a concentration in Computer Science Studies. I figured someone would know or find it on their website to confirm one way or another. I agree that the COSC degree should be fine to meet the requirements for a CS masters program though.

As for WGU, they should accept any of the credit recommended CS courses. The rub is figuring out how they will be evaluated towards meeting their degree requirements. I believe that WGU has provided a transfer guide for both the CS and SD programs. Those can be used as a baseline so it shouldn't be too hard to put together a reasonable degree plan for either degree.