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pursuing my second bachelors in computer science from TESC, any advice/opinions?
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I already have 190 credits from traditional colleges. I have a bachelors in Audio Engineering from Berklee College of Music and while it was worth it because I use what I learned everyday, it's not great for making money. After a few years of thinking about post-grad education I figured computer science was the best route. I can use it in conjunction with my audio degree and if that doesn't work out I can get a good job instead of the job I have now (looks good on resume but it's unfulfilling)

Anyway, I have my academic evaluation and need to take the following classes. I'm probably going to start in September and this is what I think I will do. I work 40-55 hours but work closer to 40 from September to February so that's why I have more courses for those times.

Now: Take the CLEP to test out of intro to computers and start working on my Calculus I CLEP

September: C programming, assembly language 6 credits: also finish up calculus I CLEP
December: C++ programming, data structures, linear algebra 9 credits
March:Calculus II, computer architecture 7 credits
June: operating systems, software engineering 6 credits
September: Artificial Intelligence, Capstone 6 credits

so under the comprehensive tuition plan I could cover all 34 credits for only $5700. 18 of my major classes at 300/400 levels also so that requirement is filled.

So I will finish my degree around next November. i spoke to an advisor and they said the comprehensive tuition plan will go from september to september (even if i don't finish the classes by september) so that's why I have 5 semesters. At least, I hope that's right, I might have to get it in writing. Does anyone know for sure?

My end-game is going to a big name school to get my CS masters. I live right outside NYC so I was thinking NYU or Columbia. I do have a traditional bachelors already so it's not like I was CLEPing my way through which I'm sure some schools look down upon. Anyone have opinions on this?

Also any advice in general? Does my plan seem reasonable?


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pursuing my second bachelors in computer science from TESC, any advice/opinions? - by wheresmyelephant - 08-04-2013, 12:37 AM

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