Editing Sample TESU BS Cloud Computing Degree Plan (section)

= Generic BS Cloud Computing Degree Plan =
This is a generic degree plan that applies to [[Thomas Edison State University]] for a [https://www.tesu.edu/ast/programs/bs/cloud-computing Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing] as of approximately September of 2024. Please make sure that the suggestions are still valid before beginning to follow this plan. 

'''Cost''' 

If you transfer in max credits, you should be able to finish the degree using one flat-rate terms taking 16 or less credits per term which would keep the total cost below $5,000. 

==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.

== Prerequisites Scientific Knowledge ==
7 credits required (can be fulfilled in either the General Education or Electives sections of the degree plan)

<nowiki>*</nowiki>Note: I'm not sure if these 2 courses are reqiured or suggestions, check with TESU advising. Physics II is reqiured so it may be hard to take Physics II without knowledge of Physics I. 
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| CIS-1070 Computer Concepts and Applications || Introduction to Information Technology or Google IT Support Cert || Sophia or Coursera
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| PHY-1150 Physics I with Lab || Physics I || Study.com or SL
<small>Note: You will need to take the lab at SL</small>
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== Cloud Computing AOS ==
55 total credits required, 15 credits need to be UL. 

===Part A. Cloud Computing Core===
55 credits required
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| PHY-1160 Physics II with Lab || Physics II || Study.com
<small>Note: You will need to take the lab at TESU</small>
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| Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra || Precalculus, Calculus, Discrete Math||Sophia or Study.com
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|STA-2010 Principles of Statistics
|Introduction to Statistics
|Sophia
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| CLD-1100 Introduction to Cloud Computing || IBM Full Stack Software Developer Professional||Coursera
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| CMP-2020 Foundations of Information Technology || Computer Science 102: Fundamentals of Information Technology||Study.com
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| ITS-1500 Computer Programming I || Intro to Python Programming || Sophia
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|ITS-1300 Database Fundamentals
|Introduction to Relational Databases or Google Data Analytics
|Sophia or Coursera
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|ITS-1400 Introduction to Networking
|Introduction to Networking
|Sophia
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|ITS-2310 Database Programming
|Google Data Analytics or IBM Full Stack Software Developer Professional
|Coursera
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|ITS-2610 Linux
|Google IT support, Google Cybersecurity Professional, or Linux+
|Coursera or CompTIA
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|CLD-2100 Operation and Management of Cloud Computing Systems
|Cloud+
|CompTIA
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|CIS-3010 Management Information Systems
|Business 303: Management Information Systems
|Study.com
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|CIS-3200 System Analysis and Design I
|Computer Science 302: Systems Analysis & Design
|Study.com
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|CYB-4510 Cloud Security and Privacy
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|CLD-4100 Developing Software for the Cloud
|CIS 394 Online Cloud Architecture
|ASU Universal Learner
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|CLD-4200 Architecting Cloud Solutions
|IBM Full Stack Software Developer Professional
|Coursera
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|CLD-4300 AI, Machine Learning, and Big Data in the Cloud
|Google Cloud Data Analytics Professional
|Coursera
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|APS-4010 Current Trends and Applications in Applied Science and Technology
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==Current Trends and Applications in Applied Science and Technology 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==
19 credits required. 
See the [[Sample TESU General Education Requirements Roadmap|GE Requirements Roadmap]] for suggestions.


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