Already a software engineer, degree worth it?

[davewill]

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So, the situation as I see it is this:

OP really does not want to sit through a lot of boring CS classes, which I understand, and so they might not be successfully complete the CS program. That would make the CS degree a bad call for them even if it might be the best for them down the road. So, we're left with two choices: degree in anything else interesting or no degree at all. My vote is that OP does not need a degree, but if they want to try and hedge future bets and get one anyway, they should get a degree in a subject that will actually interest them. An interesting subject will increase the chances of completion. A degree you finish is better than the one you don't. If I had learned that lesson sooner, I would have graduated in 2007.

Anyway, just my two cents. You fine folk carry on.

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All good points. I would point out that one of the reasons for using alternative credit the way we do is to accomodate other learning styles besides "sit[ting] through a lot of boring classes". If someone doesn't want to do that, they can opt for test-based or self-paced courses.