CS, IT, or Cyber Security can I test out or go to school for?

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As someone in the last few classes for a Computer Science Degree, i can attest to it's usefulness. If you are not strong in math or don't plan on taking anymore above ALEKs than i would suggest you found another field. It sounds a little rude and I am sorry, but most CS degrees require at least Cal II. As many have said Information Technology Degrees have a more hands on focus and will not pay as well unless you have high level certs. CISSP is pretty much the end all be all, since it is so comprehensive but it requires several years of related high level experience, and trust me the test will require it. Cyber Security is what i plan on getting my masters in and it is by no means a useless degree (as some have compared it to Homeland Security.) Most Cyber Security degree plans require you to have high knowledge in network security, threat mitigation and threat analysis. These degrees also require you to know some basic programming, which all have the same pre reqs generally as well. I would take a look at University of Maryland University College, they have a great Computer Science program and one of the more renowned Cyber Security programs for these types of schools.

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OK considering I am a maryland resident. It says that I am eligible for a completion scholarship as long as I finished community college. which would cut the last 2 years to under 12000, that mixed with the pel grant is a sweet deal. UMUC sounds like a good option. I am curious though. I assume you were able to transfer all those credits that are in your sig. so umuc takes straighterline and all that good stuff? I have heard mixed things about taking courses with umuc. lots of drama or good experience. what are your thoughts. Computer Science and Technologies this is the classes my school offers for computer science and information systems. I already have all the humanties, arts, english, speech, health, behavior science credits I would need. I would just need to take more of the computer classes take some placement tests. Cybersecurity this is the cyber security program that they offer.

it says "It will also help prepare students to sit for a variety of industry certifications, including the Computing Technology Industry Association's (CompTIA)A+, Network+ and Security+ certifications; Cisco's Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification, and the Security Certified Network Professional certification."


My community college will only take certain clep exams. CLEP Exams and MC Equivalencies

which really the only things i could do would be the clep college math, or cmsc 110.