Editing TESU Degree Plan


=Generic BA Computer Science Degree Plan=
This is a generic degree plan that applies to [[Thomas Edison State University]] for a Bachelor Arts in Computer Science as of approximately January of 2020. Please make sure that the suggestions are still valid before beginning to follow this plan.  

==General Education Requirements==
As of 2021, students will be required to have a minimum of 30 [[Accreditation|RA]] credits to complete their degree. See the [[Sample TESU General Education Requirements Roadmap|GE Requirements Roadmap]] for details and suggestions on courses that will fill this requirement.

==Computer Science AOS==
36 credits are in the AOS. 15 credits need to be UL. 

===Part A. Introduction to Programming===
3 credits. Choose one.

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| Intro Programming || Computer Science 109: Introduction to Programming || [[Study.com]]
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| Intro Programming || Introduction to Programming || [[OnlineDegree.com]] - US Residents only
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| Intro Programming || Programming for Everyone: Introduction to Programming - CSE 110 || [[Arizona State University Earned Admissions|ASU Earned Admissions]] (RA Credits)
|}


===Part B. Data Structures===
3 credits required
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| Data Structures || Computer Science 201: Data Structures & Algorithms || [[Study.com]]
|}

===Part C. Calculus===
3 credits required. Pick one.
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| Calculus || Math 104: Calculus || [[Study.com]]
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| Calculus || MA005: Calculus I || [[Saylor Academy|Saylor]]
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| Calculus || Calculus I<br><small>Although not as cheap as other options, this one is highly recommended by students who have taken this course.</small> || [[StraighterLine]]
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| Calculus || Calculus || [[College Level Examination Program|CLEP]]
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| Calculus || Calculus (MAT-302) || [[Coopersmith Career Consulting|Coopersmith]]
|}

===Part D. Discrete Math===
3 credits required
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| Discrete Math || Math 108: Discrete Mathematics || [[Study.com]]
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| Discrete Math || MAT144 - Discrete Mathematics || [[Sources of Credit|Oakton Community College]] (RA Credits)
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| Discrete Math || MAT-311: Discrete Math || [[Strayer University|Strayer]] challenge exam (RA credits)
|}

===Part E. Operating Systems===
3 credits required
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| Operating Systems || Computer Science 105: Introduction to Operating Systems || [[Study.com]]
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| Operating Systems || CIS255: Operating Systems || [[Strayer University|Strayer]] challenge exam (RA credits)
|}
===Part F. Computer Architecture===
3 credits required
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| Computer Architecture || Computer Science 306: Computer Architecture (UL) || [[Study.com]]
|}

===Part G. AOS Electives===
18 credits required. Only 12 of these need to be UL credits, because the Computer Architecture from Study.com is an UL course.
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| UL CS || Computer Science 302: Systems Analysis & Design || [[Study.com]]
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| UL CS || Computer Science 303: Database Management || [[Study.com]]
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| UL CS || Business 303: Management Information Systems || [[Study.com]]
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| UL CS || [[Network Technology (CMP-354-TE)]] || [[Thomas Edison Credit by Exam Program|TECEP]] (RA credits)
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| UL CS || CIS-351 Software Engineering<br><small>If you are doing [[Thomas_Edison_State_University#TESU_Credit_Optimization|a 16-credit term]], this is a relatively easy way for you to get UL credit. || [[Thomas Edison State University|TESU]]
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| UL CS || Linear Algebra (MAT-305) || [[Coopersmith Career Consulting|Coopersmith]] <small>It has been reported that TESU no longer accepts Linear Algebra for their CS degrees. Transfer in this course at your own risk.</small> 
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| UL CS || CIS375: Human Computer Interaction || [[Strayer University|Strayer]] challenge exam (RA credits)
|}
Lower-Level options that do not overlap with previously-suggested courses. 6 credits required.
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| CS || Introduction to Information Technology<br><small>If you plan to do a 16-credit term, take the ePack instead of the Sophia course</small> || [[Sophia.org]] 
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| CS || Computer Science 113: Programming in Python || [[Study.com]] 
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| CS || Computer Science 310: Current Trends in Computer Science & IT || [[Study.com]] 
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| CS || Computer Science 103: Computer Concepts & Applications || [[Study.com]]
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| CS || Computer Science 102: Fundamentals of Information Technology || [[Study.com]]
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| CS || Business 104: Information Systems and Computer Applications  || [[Study.com]]
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| CS || Business 109: Intro to Computing || [[Study.com]]
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| CS || Introduction to Programming in C++ - CS101 || [[StraighterLine]]
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| CS || CS101: Introduction to Computer Science I || [[Saylor Academy|Saylor]]
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| CS || CS210: Systems Analysis & Development || [[Strayer University|Strayer]] challenge exam (RA credits)
|}
The Sophia IT course does not overlap with any of the other options. Some of the Intro to Computers/Computing courses overlap with one another. It is advised to take the Sophia course plus one other course from this list.

==Liberal Arts Capstone==
Must be taken at TESU. There is an [https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Alternative-Capstone-Academic-Community-Impact alternative 6-credit] capstone available that provides hands-on experience.

==Electives==
21 credits required. 

See the [[Sample TESU General Education Requirements Roadmap|GE Requirements Roadmap]] for suggestions.