Hey, Quite shortly, I'm hoping to enroll at TESC for a BA in C.S. The "BA" somewhat bothers me, but from what I've read, the difference is merely the math courses which I could just make up as an elective. I plan on using CLEP, DSST, ALEKS, FEMA, etc. to get most, if not all, of the GenEd. classes out of the way. I've been bouncing between CS and CIS quite a bit, but I feel as though I'll stick with my passion, Programming. After, I may proceed to gain a Masters in InfoSec for the security stand point. From that, I feel as though I'll be left well rounded while also starting out with quite a good salary. If all goes well, I'm hoping to do all the main CS courses at test, leaving me essentially at a 1 year span and $5,000 to complete my Bachelor's. A lot of work, however, I feel as though I *could* get it accomplished... At LEAST the 33 main program credits will be done at the end of year one. Any suggestions or input on classes to take (course/testing plan) and possible other things to look into would be appreciated. Trying to match X Clep with X Level Class is getting a bit frustrating. But I feel once I have the plan, it'll be smooth sailing. I also intend to begin working on A+, CISCO, and CCNA at the very least certification wise. Although I have no professional experience in the computer field, I grew up in the computer age. I've always been around and had a passion in them. Hell, I started programming Visual Basic when I was 13. A long time hobby that I wouldn't mind making a career. I feel as though the InfoSec and CS will compliment eachother quite well especially when it comes to fixing issues in code. This'll leave my car hobby as just a hobby, I'll make more than a mechanic, and have *more normal* hours.
I would also consider Old Dominion University. The award conferred would be a BS and also less expensive.
