Troy State used books, and stuff....

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by steve_k, Jan 14, 2004.

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  1. steve_k

    steve_k New Member

    First, Thanks everyone! Long time lurker...I hope I can contribute more in the future once I get more experience and insight.

    I just started Troy State FL/Western BSCS DL this term, but I am only taking the orientation now. I want to get a head start while I have a few months before any real classes begin, and am looking to pick up some used textbooks for any of the upper level business, computer science, or math classes. If anyone is interested in selling no-longer wanted books for thier classes, contact me please.

    I will be honest: I love the idea of the BAin4weeks plan, through Excelsior or Tesc or Cosc, but...in the end, I just think it is going to be better for me to have a degree from a land-based college (esp. since its in my own state.) It looks like I may be able to test out (clep, dantes, etc) of some of the last required courses needed there. (It is $140 cr/hr, 10 week terms, 3 sem/cr classes.)

    Lastly, although TSU isn't discussed a whole lot here, the info I've found on it plus all the info on other schools has been tremendous, thanks again. I almost went with one of the "big 3" assessment colleges, but recently concluded that I would benefit more from instructor led classes (and it wouldn't be all that much more expensive for the last year or two to finish). The admissions people at TSU have been very easy to work with, and it looks like the Blackboard tools for online classes are quite good to work in. I was able to apply, register, and sign up and start classes --all in the last week-- even before they have recieved transcripts or pay (payment due by end of term). Very easy to get started. Other Florida DL universities were giving me such a runaround with thier enrollment process (esp FSU, who after a month or two finally sent me a letter saying I applied too late for the next term, please re-apply for a different term, ...)
     
  2. Ike

    Ike New Member

    Re: Information on grad course in history

    This thread was edited while I was still posting my response.

    Ike
     
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  3. Jbreaux

    Jbreaux New Member

    Steve,

    I am also attending Troy State/FL BSCS program. If you have any questions just ask I will try to help. I am currently in my 4th term after transfering in. There are a few others who attend TSU as well maybe they will pipe in too.

    Jeremy
     
  4. steve_k

    steve_k New Member

    Thanks!

    Jeremy,
    Thanks! I was trying to budget out the cost to see if I could pay as I go, but I didn't know how much books would cost (I remember the cost was outrageous 8 years ago...always best to find people who would sell you thier books.) Unless, of course, these are books you would want to keep.

    Anyways, its good to see you are in your 4th term, do you have any qualms so far? From what I can see it is a solid small college, but then again, its not too late for me to reconsider.
     
  5. Jbreaux

    Jbreaux New Member

    Steve,

    I have never regretted attending Troy State. I have enjoyed the opportunity to continue my college degree at my own pace.

    If you go to the TSU website, there is a bookstore link(mb direct), this is where I order my books from, they also buy books back too. There you can see how much each book will cost. You are not limited to this bookstore, I tried amazon.com too, it was comparable in cost. But now I soley buy books through mbdirect, I have pleased with their quick service. I have been keeping my CS books because I figured I read them and I know where something is if I want to go back and look it up again. College textbooks have always been expensive IMO.

    I went ahead with the student loan option and I have been pleased with TSU's assistance.

    Jeremy
     
  6. wfready

    wfready New Member

    Steve,

    I am in the BSCS program at Troy State, too. I a few books (Advanced C++, Information Processing, and the book for the visual basic programming class.. I will also have the books for: Database Processing, Data Comms, and Cobol by the march since I am taking those courses now). Email me if your interested or want to know more about the courses. I also considered Excelsior (I have an AAS in Technical Studies from them and was going to test out the rest of the gen ed for a BS in Technology, but decided to take an online program because I like having my hand held through the course work rather than looking for a course to take at several different schools (a lot of them need your transcripts, admissions payment, etc. even if you are just a transient student). Like Jbreaux, I have no major complaints so far (I am a complainer by nature and they have been goofing on my VA stuff lately so, I may vent a little about that.. ;) ).

    Hope this helps,
    Bill
     
  7. chris

    chris New Member

    Books are expensive at TSU and....

    everywhere else so you may as well get that second mortgage on the house. I have a daughter in a community college and books can be more than tuition sometimes! My wife is in TSU's MPA and is very satisfied with it. However, she has had some lesser joy with her student aid/VA stuff on occassion. But again, I have had those same problems myself at other schools where my daughters or I attend so it must be pandemic. TSU is a very good deal. They appear to charge the in state rate for their DL programs, are on the 8 week class at a time format and have very rigorous classes. Also, many of their programs are professionally accredited. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a quality school. As far as books go, my oldest daughter attends a state university here in Illinois where she rents her books. They are about $80 a semester. How's that for a good deal!! :D
     
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  8. steve_k

    steve_k New Member

    wfready (Bill)--Thanks a ton thats just what I was looking for. I tried to send you a message but your inbox is full. I am definately interested in your books....will be in touch soon. Thanks to the other replies regarding the school.
    Also...
    My wife was going to finish her bachelors at a b&m college (UCF) here, but it has taken so long for her get started with it, I am trying to convince her to just get started in a Troy state DL program. She wanted an Accounting degree, but TSU doesn't offer that DL...so she was looking into the Bachelor of Applied Science in Resources Management. Anyone have thoughts on this degree, or what "applied science" implies?
     
  9. chris

    chris New Member

    The title indicates the focus..

    A Bachelors of Arts degrees generally have a major and a minor

    A Bachelors of Science degrees have a more in depth major

    Both of the above have a broad general education requirement

    Bachelors of Applied Science degrees have a very in depth major sometimes to the point of restructuring the general education requirement.

    Go to TSU's catalog and compare it to their BA's and BS's to get a better comparison.
     

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