Hello all; I am looking for options for a friend of mine with the following criteria: Associates Degree in Computer programming, starting from scratch, 0 credits. Regionally accredited No residency, and preferrably no synchronous portions. Cost is a factor, but not 100% of the factor. He lives rurally, so a CC isn't available. Thanks!
Earning the general education and free elective credit hours either by testing out (CLEP, DANTE, DSST) or distance education through, say, Louisiana State University (LSU) or Clovis Community College (CCC) is probably among the cheapest routes. Then enroll at the school from which you want to earn the associate degree to complete the computer programming courses, usually 15-18 credit hours.
Metropolitan Community College, Omaha, Nebraska, Information Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree in Database/Web Programming (ITDWO) - (Word Document), 104 quarter credit hours, $64.50 + $5/credit hour (out-of-state), $7,228. Rio Salado College Online (Maricopa Community College District), Tempe, AZ, Associate of Applied Science in Computer Technology w/certificate in programming, 64 semester credit hours, $174/credit hour (out-of-state), $11,136. In which state resides this friend? There may exist cheaper options at colleges in the state where this friend lives.
You could check out the Associate's in Computer Programming degree offered by CollegeAmerica. CollegeAmerica is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT), which is accepted as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the USDE. CollegeAmerica also has a very active financial aid office that will offer assistance in terms of working out a personalized financial plan as well as helping you with applying for loans and grants. With reference to the credits, you could speak to their admissions office directly.
I would advise you to check out the program offered by California College San Diego. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of. The ACCSCT is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education.
AMU/APU has this Associates degree http://www.amu.apus.edu/Academics/Degree-Programs/plan.htm?progid=4707&concid=-1 It may be possible to earn credit at other colleges or by exam (CLEP/DSST) then transfer them to AMU/APU - this would reduce costs.
Wile not RA accredited. The DETC accredited CIE They offer AS in Software Engineering. http://www.cie-wc.edu/software-engineering-associate-degree.asp Good and flexible program. Very cost effective. Enroll for only $25! Enroll on-line in the Software Engineering degree for only $25 down while saving 25% off tuition during the Summer Special. Or tuition at $1,414 a 24 week term. That's a savings of $471 a term. Finance your tuition with new lower monthly payments of $100 a month. You can enroll with confidience because CIE will refund any money you paid if you're not completely 100% satisfied with this course - no questions asked. You have 30 days or 5 lessons to determine if CIE is the right school for you. If not, we'll promptly refund your money. Why study Software Engineering? As software becomes more widespread in everything from autos to entertainment devices, there is a burgeoning demand for professionals who can design, develop and implement specialized software systems. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, computer software engineers are one of the careers projected to grow the fastest and add the most new jobs over the 2006-2016 decade.