HELP PLEASE ! Defined Program of Study or Individualized at Charter Oak???

I applied at Charter Oak and have chosen two different programs of study (Organizational Leadership was first) to get feedback on what was needed to complete my degree. Overall I have 102.10 credits and my current program of study is defined as Information System studies. I am not quite sure if I should stay in the Information systems studies (this is what my AAS/AS are in) or if I should move to an Individualized studies program because most of my credits since my associates are business related.

This is how my credits break down (credit I have is first, balance to get is second number, COSC required amount is in the description):


30 Upper Level Credits 13.2 17
60 Liberal Arts Credits 37.9 22.1
3 Global Understanding 0 3
7 Natural Science 0 7
3 US History 0 3
36 in Concentration 21.9 13.9 21.90 (information systems)
18 Upper Level Concentration 6.6 11.4 6.6 (information systems)
Free Electives 45.6 (mostly computer related)
Overall 102.1

I realize some of these credits can be achieved and fit multiple categories like upper level, and liberal arts, and general education, for which I have identified DSST tests for the Rise and Fall of the Soviet union and Civil War and Reconstruction.

Most of my upper level credits are in business and leadership classes. I was thinking maybe a individualized program in Information Technology Management which COSC does not offer. Just not sure which direction to take or how to plan the rest of this out, any help or feedback? Maybe SteveFoerster or someone familiar with the IT degree process at COSC?

Thanks everyone!

 

It's really not possible to give an opinion on the matter without knowing what your career goals are. Why specifically are you pursuing the degree? Is it for career advancement? If so, tell us about your career goals.

 

Talk to COSC asnd ask them for a recommendation.
I would take the easiest path that results in a bachelor degree. Especially if you already have work experience.

 

Well f course that makes sense, I am a product manager for an IT firm that specializes in mortgage software and finance applications, think Certegy check systems, large financial institutions and dealing with large government regulatory agencies like the Treasury, Fannie Mae, the CFPB, and the IRS.

I would like to advance at my current place of employment which requires some duality; a strong IT background ( I was a business analyst for 8 years) and a strong business and finance acumen and leadership qualities for managing high level professionals. Moving up requires an advanced degree minimum BA/BS and lots of folks have Masters as well which I hope to get also maybe through the MBA in Economic Crime offered at Utica College. I have tons of experience in the mortgage/banking field for almost 20 years and in the IT side for 10. I worked for several of my now clients prior to coming here.

I am also studying for the PMP certification and I hold A+ and CMS ( Certified Mortgage Servicer) through the mortgage banking association.

I hope that helps.

 

Do you know what they count as an IT elective? My problem is there doesn't seem to be a lot of 'testing' options for core (Upper Level) in the IT concentration.