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

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Computer Science AOS[edit | edit source]

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

Part A. Introduction to Programming[edit | edit source]

3 credits. Choose one.

Course Expected Recommended Course to Take Recommended Provider
Intro Programming Computer Science 109: Introduction to Programming Study.com
Intro Programming Introduction to Programming OnlineDegree.com - US Residents only
Intro Programming Programming for Everyone: Introduction to Programming - CSE 110 ASU Earned Admissions (RA Credits)


Part B. Data Structures[edit | edit source]

3 credits required

Course Expected Recommended Course to Take Recommended Provider
Data Structures Computer Science 201: Data Structures & Algorithms Study.com

Part C. Calculus[edit | edit source]

3 credits required. Pick one.

Course Expected Recommended Course to Take Recommended Provider
Calculus Math 104: Calculus Study.com
Calculus MA005: Calculus I Saylor
Calculus Calculus I
Although not as cheap as other options, this one is highly recommended by students who have taken this course.
StraighterLine
Calculus Calculus CLEP
Calculus Calculus (MAT-302) Coopersmith

Part D. Discrete Math[edit | edit source]

3 credits required

Course Expected Recommended Course to Take Recommended Provider
Discrete Math Math 108: Discrete Mathematics Study.com
Discrete Math MAT144 - Discrete Mathematics Oakton Community College (RA Credits)
Discrete Math MAT-311: Discrete Math Strayer challenge exam (RA credits)

Part E. Operating Systems[edit | edit source]

3 credits required

Course Expected Recommended Course to Take Recommended Provider
Operating Systems Computer Science 105: Introduction to Operating Systems Study.com
Operating Systems CIS255: Operating Systems Strayer challenge exam (RA credits)

Part F. Computer Architecture[edit | edit source]

3 credits required

Course Expected Recommended Course to Take Recommended Provider
Computer Architecture Computer Science 306: Computer Architecture (UL) Study.com

Part G. AOS Electives[edit | edit source]

18 credits required. Only 12 of these need to be UL credits, because the Computer Architecture from Study.com is an UL course.

Course Expected Recommended Course to Take Recommended Provider
UL CS Computer Science 302: Systems Analysis & Design Study.com
UL CS Computer Science 303: Database Management Study.com
UL CS Business 303: Management Information Systems Study.com
UL CS Network Technology (CMP-354-TE) TECEP (RA credits)
UL CS CIS-351 Software Engineering
If you are doing a 16-credit term, this is a relatively easy way for you to get UL credit.
TESU
UL CS Linear Algebra (MAT-305) Coopersmith It has been reported that TESU no longer accepts Linear Algebra for their CS degrees. Transfer in this course at your own risk.
UL CS CIS375: Human Computer Interaction Strayer challenge exam (RA credits)

Lower-Level options that do not overlap with previously-suggested courses. 6 credits required.

Course Expected Recommended Course to Take Recommended Provider
CS Introduction to Information Technology
If you plan to do a 16-credit term, take the ePack instead of the Sophia course
Sophia.org
CS Computer Science 113: Programming in Python Study.com
CS Computer Science 310: Current Trends in Computer Science & IT Study.com
CS Computer Science 103: Computer Concepts & Applications Study.com
CS Computer Science 102: Fundamentals of Information Technology Study.com
CS Business 104: Information Systems and Computer Applications Study.com
CS Business 109: Intro to Computing Study.com
CS Introduction to Programming in C++ - CS101 StraighterLine
CS CS101: Introduction to Computer Science I Saylor
CS CS210: Systems Analysis & Development 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[edit | edit source]

Must be taken at TESU. There is an alternative 6-credit capstone available that provides hands-on experience.

Electives[edit | edit source]

21 credits required.

See the GE Requirements Roadmap for suggestions.