Editing UMGC Computer Science Degree Plan

== Computer Science Degree Plan ==
Here is a Computer Science Degree Plan for [[University of Maryland Global Campus]] (UMGC) as of approximately March of 2024. Please make sure that the suggestions are still valid before beginning to follow this plan.

=== Alt Courses===
The alternative credit courses were handpicked using experience from previous students regarding which courses will be the easiest and quickest to take. 
===Tips on Order in Which to Complete Courses===
Start with [[Sophia.org]]. Unfortunately, Sophia only allows two courses to be open at one time, so only complete one course at a time that has touchstones (written assignments). Once done with Sophia, move on to Study.com.
===How Long Will It Take To Complete This Degree Once I Finish All the Alterative Credits?===
Terms are 8 weeks long. Typically, you will take 2 classes per term which is full-time. If you transfer in 90 credits, you could complete a degree in around 10-12 months.     

===Source of Credit===

This degree plan was made using this source to map out all the alternative credits.

[https://umgc.sophia.org/ Sophia Equivalents]

[https://study.com/college/school/university-of-maryland-global-campus.html Study.com Equivalents]

[https://www.straighterline.com/colleges/university-of-maryland-global-campus/ StraighterLine Equivalents]

[https://www.umgc.edu/transfers-and-credits/fast-paths-to-credit/credit-by-exam/clep CLEP, DSST, AP Exams Equivalents and other Alt credit equivalents]

== General Education Requirements | 41 Credits ==
There are a total of 41 credits worth of General Education Requirements.

Please refer to the [[UMGC !General Education Requirements Roadmap|UMGC GE Requirements Roadmap]] for details and suggestions on courses that will fulfill this requirement.

== Computer Science Major | 36 Credits ==

* At least 36 credits must be upper-level and include at least one-half of the credits required for the major. The remaining upper-level credits may be earned in any part of the curriculum.
* At least half the required number of credits for any major must be earned through graded coursework. Credits earned by examination, portfolio assessment, and noncollegiate training do not count as graded coursework.

Review rules for [https://asia.umgc.edu/online-degrees/bachelor-degree-requirements Bachelor's Degree Requirements].

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;"
! Course
Required
!Course
Provider
!Course
ID
!Course Name
|-
|Introductory Programming
|Sophia
|CMIS 141 
|Introduction to Java Programming
<small>Note: This matches the required course name. However, it is not confirmed to work, so take it at your own risk.</small>
|-
|Intermediate Programming
|
|
|
|-
|Computer Systems and Architecture
|Study.com
|CMIS 310
|Computer Science 306: Computer Architecture
<small>Note: Reportedly, this works.</small>
|-
|Fundamentals of Networking
|Sophia
|CMIT 265
|Introduction to Networking
|-
|Data Structures and Analysis
|Study.com
|CMSC 350
|Computer Science 201: Data Structures & Algorithm
<small>Note: Reportedly, this works.</small>
|-
|Relational Database Concepts and Applications
|Sophia
|CMIS 320 
|Introduction to Relational Databases
<small>Note: This matches the required course name. However, it is not confirmed to work, so take it at your own risk.</small>
|-
|Advanced Programming Languages
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|
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|-
|Object-Oriented and Concurrent Programming
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|
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|-
|Software Engineering Principles and Techniques
|Study.com
|CMIS 330 
|Computer Science 307: Software Engineering
<small>Note: Reportedly, this works.</small>
|-
|Compiler Theory and Design
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|-
|Design and Analysis of Computer Algorithms
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|
|-
|Capstone in Computer Science
|
|
|
|}

== Related Required Courses | 10 Credits ==
These are required courses not covered in General Education
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;"
! Course
Required
!Course
Provider
!Course
ID
!Course Name
|-
|Introduction to Problem Solving and Algorithm Design
|Sophia
|CMIS 102
|Introduction to Python Programming
<small>Note: Note: This matches the required course name. However, it is not confirmed to work, so take it at your own risk. This course can also go into GE under Research and Computing Literacy, which would give you 3 extra electives.</small>
|-
|Calculus II (4 credits)
|StraighterLine
|MATH 141
| General Calculus II 
|-
|Introduction to Discrete Structures
|Study.com
|CMSC 150
|Math 108: Discrete Mathematics
|}

== Minor & Elective Credits | 32 Credits ==
Take whatever courses you want for electives. Review the [https://asia.umgc.edu/online-degrees/minors rules of minors] before you add [https://www.umgc.edu/online-degrees/bachelors/minors minors.]
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;"
!Course Required
!Competency
Units Value
!Course
Provider
!Course ID
!Course Name
!Credit
|-
|Minor (optional)
|15
|
|
|9 credits must be taken at UMGC
<small>Note: It is not worth taking more than 10 courses at UMGC due to the extra time and cost, so if you were to transfer in everything including the non-confirmed courses, you should be able to complete the minor without having to take more than 10 courses at UMGC.</small>
|
|-
|Free Electives
|17
|
|
|Take whatever you want
|32
|-
!Total
!32
!
!
!
!32
|}

== Total Transfer Credit ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;"
|+
!Course Required
!Competency
Units Value
!Course
Provider
!Course ID
!Course Name
!Credit
(Max 90cr)
|-
|General Education Requirements
|42
|
|
|
|39
|-
|Computer Science Major
|36
|
|
|
|12
|-
|Related Required Courses
|10
|
|
|
|7
|-
|Minor (optional)
|15
|
|
|
|0
|-
|Free Electives
|17
|
|
|
|32
|-
!Total
!120
!
!
!
!90
|}
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