Hi, I was searching through TESC site for info on doing a BS degree from them in Computer Science or IS. All I could find was BSBA in Information Systems. I am looking for a BS that is not in Business Administration. Is it correct that TESC offers no BS in Information Systems ? or am I missing something. Is there any alternatives to this at TESC ?
Greetings. re: TESC & CS/IS Have you looked at a BACS (BA in Computer Science): http://www.tesc.edu/prospective/undergraduate/degree/ba.php Or a BSCST (BS in Computer Science Technology): http://www.tesc.edu/prospective/undergraduate/degree/bsast.php Cordially, Richard Kanarek
I am looking for BS. yes I looked at BSCST but not sure about it. Is it same as BSCIS ? and would be treated same for employment and further admission to MS in Information Systems? I have seen that all jobs require BS instead of BA. I am also considering BSCIS from Excelsior but they use ECE as their credential evaluator and I have heard they are very stingy with it so I may have to apply at TESC if they give me too little credits for my prior education from UK. Thanks.
Etech, I don't think jobs requiring a BS would nesscesarily be turned down because you have earned a BA in Comp Sci rather than a BSCS. The BA in Computer Science at TESC can, potentially, be equivalent to many BSCS program at other schools. Perhaps you could list some of the key coursework (commonly required in a BSCS) you have taken which would indicate that you have a proper computer science education. I think they list "BS" more so because computer science is a "Science" rather than an "Art". As a matter of fact, both the BSAST and BA in computer science (and computer science technology) have math requirements that exceed some other traditional BSCS programs. Best Regards, Bill
Bill thanks for your comments. I am just concerned that although I may have worked same or more to get BA in CS than someone who has a BSCS, I may get rejected from jobs that require BSCS and may not even qualify for an initial interview because the people going through the applications dont understand that this BA is same as BSCS and may have required same amount of work in computer science. what do you think ? Would BSCIS from Excelsior be better then ?
Good point... I hope it's not like that. Perhaps someone in the HR field can shed some light. I know that sometimes your resume is picked by a computer that searches for "keywords". It is a shame if someone's resume is not considered because they don't have a degree that matches the job announcement exactly. I guess same thing can be considered about degree completion programs such as Bachelors in general, specialized, or professional studies. You could say the same thing about the BSCIS degree. Let's say there is a job that states it needs a BS in CS. You have BSCIS from Excelsior which consisted of a lot of CS type courses, lots of math and science. Let's say another applicant has a BSCS but didn't have as much coursework in CS/Math/etc. as yours. The HR person sees that the other applicant has BSCS and decides to pick him/her because of the name of his/her degree. Best Regards, Bill
For what it's worth, the present job I have required an ASEET and 3 years minimum semiconductor equipment experience. I had an AAS in Technical Studies (Excelsior) and some electronics experience (At the time, if you would of told me they had tiny people to make the little circuits in semiconductors I would of believed you... other than the theory behind it that I learned in electronics class, I didn't know anything about it). I think (at least some places) consider alternative degrees for education requirements. Best Regards, Bill
Bill, I agree with what you mentioned above. However this is the closest degree program that I could find from the big 3. Atleast this would give me a BS instead of a BA. My other option is Touro BSCS and I think it will exactly meet the requirements for employment but the only problem is its very expensive as I will be paying for it myself. I think Excelsior will cost me around $4000 (using CLEP exams etc..) whereas Touro will be around $15000 depending on how many credits they give me for my prior education. any other ideas ? I would like to hear from others on our discussion.
If you are looking at Touro (I thought you were just looking at assessment schools like Excelsior and TESC), how about Troy State University (Florida & Western Region)'s BSCS program? It is pretty cheap ($140 per semester hour), and may take a lot of your credits (they took virtually all of my AAS degree). They also will take up to 30 credits (or something close you may want to check that in the undergrad bulletin) of CLEP credits (if you look around on the website you will find exactly what the CLEPs and DSSTs transfer over to in the program). No complaints so far (I about to end my 3rd term there). Their classes are 10 weeks long and is done on blackboard. Best Regards, Bill
My first choice are the assessment colleges due to the cost and flexibility. But in case I have trouble I am keeping my options open and can look at others too. I remember communicating with TSU and posted a message on this forum. They would not do an evaluation of my prior studies so I can see how many credits they would give and whether its suitable for me to join that program unless I enrol with them on the program. So I took TSU out of my choice.
Excelsior sounds like the way to go for you, Etech. They are, probably, the most liberal in credit given for certs and what-not. Cheaper than TESC too (atleast if you're not an NJ resident). Good luck! Best Regards, Bill
