I haven't been here for a long time, but I would like a distance degree that would give me something similar to CS. I saw this list FSU NJIT Utah State UofI - Springfield CalState - Chico U of Toledo Regis But FSU, Regis and chico are way out my league cost wise. NJIT and U of Toldeo do not have BS degrees for CS Utah state is only available to folks who can go to their satelites UofI springfield is okay but not quite what I am looking for. I would prefer something that has a bit more database stuff to it or web development. I have looked at Troy which I like, but seems a bit thin Baker which I know little about TUIU looks good Mountain state I like, expensive, but I have also heard some worries about accredidation? I also have western governors which I just dont think I could do something that is that loose on structure and I have fort hayes which I also like, but would prefer accelerated format. Any other suggestions or comments about what I do have on my list?
Hi! Based on your interest looks like TUIU fits your needs. They have alot of Database, web engineering and web development courses. I was looking for a program that has some software engineering courses so I passed on them. Fort Hays State University - It looks like they have a good MIS program. I was going to transfer to their school after I finish my AA in Business admin but thankfully with the new 9/11 GI Bill I don't have to worry about out of state tuition cost. I'm picking between Regis and FSU right now. Have you check out Excelsior college? They also have a BSBA MIS degree. Cost is about $315/credit. University of Maryland University College is also an option if you are a resident of Maryland. Good luck and update this post once you decide which program to go to.
Also about Fort hays State University About 2-3 Core Courses are only offered once in 2 years so be wary of that.
World college very affordable DETC accredited BCIS degree. http://www.worldcollege.net/computerinformationsystems.asp Computer Information Systems with Network Security Program Description: World College created a new distance learning Bachelor's Degree that was designed to take individuals with little or no computer experience and prepare them for high tech careers in the Computer Information Systems & Network Security fields. 25% off tuition! Bachelor of Computer Information Systems One Semester Standard - 1 Year Tuition 25% off $2,828 Tuition Down $25 Payment Monthly $100 Payments 12 months They have fair credit transfer policy and if you hold valid recognized vendor IT certifications you will get credit as well. One can transfer up to 75% of the required credit in to this program.
World College is in fact DETC accredited, but you can do much better than a DETC accredited school. http://www.detc.org/search_schools.php?searchSet=true&name=world%20college&category=A If price is a concern, look at Peru State University. Peru offers a BSBA with a Computer and Management Information Systems concentration at $180 per semester hour. http://www.peru.edu/professionalstudies/programs/cmis.htm
Noting wrong with DETC accredited school. World College is flexible and accommodating. Some transfer their credit and complete the Bachelors degree program in a year for about 3000 USD. So its like 10 x 3 unit classes. Also making payment of $100 a month is not a bad option. This may include some certifications as well. Some get this degree and then go to other school to earn Masters in one year in UK. Others get in to WGU in to MBA IT or MSIS. NARIC UK fully recognizes DETC accredited degrees as UK equivalent. BTW congrats on MSIS.
I agree with your statement, but I believe people can do better than DETC accredited schools. BTW - Thanks. I have to take the comps to complete the degree.
Thanks for the help. I would like an RA degree if possible. Out of my further research I have come to like: Minot state - BAS in Business information technology Athens state - computer science / computer info systems Dakota State - Computer info systems TUIU - Computer science Can I get some opinions on these?
I went to Minot State U when I was stationed at Minot, ND. Pretty good program and a well respected school. TUIU's Computer science program http://www.tuiu.edu/catalog/pdf/brochure/BSCS.pdf looks more like an IT program to me with a heavy emphasis on web and database. Unless you don't mind that then cost seems reasonable.
I like TUIUS program, my only concerns are that they call it CS when it isn't traditional. I am more concerned about future transferability with that scenario. Also the fact that they are not B&M
Some Masters for CS require specific undergraduate courseworks like Drexel Univerity http://www.drexel.com/online-degrees/engineering-degrees/ms-cs/prereq.aspx The requirement looks like its pretty general and can be seen in most CS curriculum so just something to keep in mind if you are thinking about Grad School.
I'm majoring in CS at TUI now and I don't know why they call it a CS degree. One of the key things you have to realize about this program is that it is designed to train you in e-business infrastructure. This is a somewhat limiting degree because it does not give you a solid enough foundation in mathematics and theory of computer science. It does not adequately prepare the student for a MSCS. It isn't meant to. It is important that a prospective student understands this when they begin. I didn't. Most MSCS programs want to see Calculus 1 and 2, discrete mathematics, upper division statistics, linear algebra, and calculus based physics before you will be admitted. Most of the good programs also want you to have a 3.0 GPA in the math and science courses as well. If the BS is going to be your terminal degree, or if you plan on getting a non-technical Master's degree, then this may be the school for you. However, those of you who want to get into the theoretical and research side of computer science, you should look into some more traditional schools. There are some good Distance programs out there. University of Maryland University College has a good BSCS program, Florida Tech has a good BSCIS program, and Park University has a good BSCS distance program. Of these three, Florida Tech and UMUC or online; Park is a mixture of online and classroom courses. You have to go to one of their satellite campuses for some of them. There are many other good programs out there, and TUIU may be the best option for you as long as you understand that it isn't a traditional CS program. Graduates from TUI will not be well qualified to enter an MSCS program without completing some Mathematics requirements. Mathematics are the foundation of CS, and you simply can't take a shortcut here. TUIU hasn't fixed this hole in their program yet, and they also don't teach any of the C languages or cover low level languages like assembly. They also don't really cover things like artificial intelligence, mobile devices, or processor architecture. I'm actually still liiking around for another program, and it looks like a coin flip between UMUC and Park University's BSCS programs for me.
