Will a BS as a second degree take longer than a second BA?

I already have a BA. Looking at many schools, I could get a second BA fairly quickly, with perhaps 30 credits, less at TESU. But I want to earn a BS. Most of these programs seem to have lots of in-the-major requirements and I can't see many general education courses listed. Is it still possible to get a BS quickly as a second degree? I'm focusing on degrees in IT or software development.

 

U Mass has a 2nd degree in IT. still 30 credits though.

https://continuinged.uml.edu/degrees/undergrad/online-bachelors-information-technology-second-degree.cfm

i don't think you can find a school willing to accept lesser than 30 credits for a second degree.

 

30 credits is no problem. Even 45 is okay. I just looked at lots of degrees and it looks like they have about 100 credits in the major, and only a few classes in general electives, so I thought maybe it is impossible to get an IT or software engineering degree without spending 2 years with lower level credits before even getting into the upper level stuff.

 

Rather than trying to just acquire degrees, I would focus in on what you want to do. Is it software development or IT? Very distinct things. Is it something else? Once you figure that out, then figure out what your degree options are. Look at bachelor's and master's degree programs. It might make more sense to go get a master's, and they might have you do some undergraduate level courses as prerequisites if you do not have the proper background.

I would not worry as much about how quickly or cheaply you can get it done, as long as it is within reason on both accounts. What degree program is going to give you a quality education so that you can actually do something with the degree? If you are going to invest the time in money into it, make sure you do it in the one you are going to get the most benefit out of.

But to answer your original question, a BS probably would take a little longer, but it would depend. Often those degrees have more major-specific prerequisites, so unless you already had them in your previous degree, you might have to take them. It really can vary greatly based on the degree and more so the specific major.

 

In another thread, you asked about a BA in history and a BA in Liberal Arts. Do you want an IT degree or do you want a history/social studies degree for teaching? I think you've also asked about master's programs in education that focuses on art.

How many credits you need to complete a program is based on the school and the major, not whether or not it's a BS or BA. A BA in anything IT is rare. There are BA programs in computer science that are likely to be more time-consuming than a BS in IT or IS. Excelsior offers a BS and BA in Liberal Arts. Which one would take longer would depend on the number of applied credits you have to transfer. TESU requires 24 new credits in the area of study. Most other schools require 30 new credits, and they usually have to be in the major.

 

I work as a teacher, but am miserable in my job. I'm trying to explore options for either changing my situation as a public school teacher or leaving the profession. My job requires a minimum of 60 hours per week (due to meetings, grading, data analysis paperwork, test creation, and planning all of which must happen after hours), the pay is very low, and I have no creative freedom in how I teach. I have a master's degree and excellent performance ratings, yet I'm treated as a blue collar worker.

Two options for staying in teaching is to switch to teaching Art or History. This switch would mean I'd have less work to bring home, less pressure from supervisors, and more freedom to teach as I see best. After exploring options in Art, I found it will be too expensive. Studying History is very viable and my likely choice, as I can finish in 8 months, with a cost of $3000. I'm currently applying to such a program. But I'm not 100% convinced changing subjects is all that I need to improve my work. If I left teaching, something in computers is the probably best option for me. So I'm exploring options before I spend time and money on a History degree, considering just focusing on changing careers a and putting that money towards a career change.

 

No all schools and teaching jobs are equal.
I'm surrounded by relatives and friends who are teachers, and also one of my children is a teacher.
Recently my sister in law changed her schools, indeed the things got somewhat like you share with us.
She is teaching now in public HS, Video Production.
The projects are fun, parents help to fund the equipment, the short films bring some prizes from different competitions etc.
She found her happiness.
The Natally she is working FT for a tutoring company. Also has private students, Parents loved her when she was still a TA.
Her fees are around $45 an hour. Yes, she sacrifices part of the weekend.
But all in all very satisfied and happy with the teaching job.
She left the public school to teach in private religious school, that pays well.
Others are in DIstric here locally and also have no complaints.