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=Generic BS Information Technology Degree Plan=
=Generic BS Information Technology Degree Plan=
This is a generic degree plan that applies to [[Thomas Edison State University]] for a Bachelor of Arts in English as of approximately January of 2023. Please make sure that the suggestions are still valid before beginning to follow this plan.  
This is a generic degree plan that applies to [[Thomas Edison State University]] for a Bachelor of Science in IT as of approximately April of 2024. Please make sure that the suggestions are still valid before beginning to follow this plan.  


'''Cost'''  
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| Computer Concepts and Applications || Introduction to Information Technology || Sophia
| Computer Concepts and Applications || Introduction to Information Technology or Google IT Support Cert || Sophia or Coursera
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|College Algebra
|College Algebra
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| Foundations of Information Technology || Computer Science 102: Fundamentals of Information Technology || [[Study.com]] or Google IT support cert
| Foundations of Information Technology || Computer Science 102: Fundamentals of Information Technology || [[Study.com]] or Google IT support cert
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| Introduction to Cybersecurity || ||
| Introduction to Cybersecurity || Google IT Support Cert||Coursera
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|Database Fundamentals
|Database Fundamentals
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| Computer Programming I || ||
| Computer Programming I || ||
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| Fundamentals of Modern Operating Systems || ||
| Fundamentals of Modern Operating Systems || Google IT Support Cert||Coursera
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| Linux || Linux+ || CompTIA Linux+ cert
| Linux || Google IT support cert or Linux+ || Coursera or CompTIA Linux+ cert
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|Management Information Systems
|Management Information Systems
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|Network Technology
|Network Technology
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|Network Technology
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|TECEP
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|Windows Server Configuration
|Windows Server Configuration
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|Cloud Computing
|Cloud Computing
|Cloud+
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|CompTIA Cloud+ cert
|CompTIA Cloud+ cert (No longer valid)
<small>Tough cert to get so you may be better off taking this course at TESU</small>
<small>Note: [https://www2.tesu.edu/oplr/company.php?client=CompTIA&_gl=1*1c7dfjc*_gcl_au*MTQ5MTE1MjQ0My4xNzA2NjYwMzMy*_ga*NDUwODk5NDY1LjE1NjM3NzgxMzM.*_ga_DSG60VSL1E*MTcxMjI1MDM4OC40NDMuMS4xNzEyMjUxOTAzLjI0LjAuMA..&_ga=2.93882644.884084806.1712250389-450899465.1563778133 According to TESU], this no longer comes in as CYB-4500. Instead, it comes in as CLD-2100.</small>
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===Part B. Information Technology Electives===
===Part B. Information Technology Electives===
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| ITS-1400|| Google IT Support Cert|| Study.com or Certifications
<small>TESU advising can preapprove courses to take.</small>
<small>TESU advising can preapprove courses to take.</small>
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Revision as of 12:35, 4 April 2024

Generic BS Information Technology Degree Plan

This is a generic degree plan that applies to Thomas Edison State University for a Bachelor of Science in IT as of approximately April 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 two flat-rate terms taking five or less courses per term which would keep the total cost below $10,000. (saving around $5,000)

General Education Requirements

As of 2021, students will be required to have a minimum of 30 RA credits to complete their degree. See the GE Requirements Roadmap for details and suggestions on courses that will fill this requirement.

Prerequisites Scientific Knowledge

20 credits required (can be fulfilled in either the General Education or Electives sections of the degree plan)

Course Expected Recommended Course to Take Recommended Provider
Computer Concepts and Applications Introduction to Information Technology or Google IT Support Cert Sophia or Coursera
College Algebra College Algebra Sophia
Statistics Introduction to Statistics Sophia
Higher Level Math above College Algebra Discrete Math, Precalculus, or Calculus Sophia or Study.com
General Chemistry I with Lab or General Physics I with Lab Physics I Study.com or SL

You will need to take the lab at SL

General Chemistry II with Lab or General Physics II with Lab Physics II Study.comYou will need to take the lab at TESU

Information Technology AOS

45 total credits required, 15 credits need to be UL.

Part A. Information Technology Core

36 credits required

Course Expected Recommended Course to Take Recommended Provider
Foundations of Information Technology Computer Science 102: Fundamentals of Information Technology Study.com or Google IT support cert
Introduction to Cybersecurity Google IT Support Cert Coursera
Database Fundamentals Introduction to Relational Databases Sophia or Google Data Analytics cert
Computer Programming I
Fundamentals of Modern Operating Systems Google IT Support Cert Coursera
Linux Google IT support cert or Linux+ Coursera or CompTIA Linux+ cert
Management Information Systems Business 303: Management Information Systems Study.com
Wireless and Mobile Networking
Network Technology Network Technology TECEP
Windows Server Configuration
Project Management Business 311: Project Management Study.com
Cloud Computing CompTIA Cloud+ cert (No longer valid)

Note: According to TESU, this no longer comes in as CYB-4500. Instead, it comes in as CLD-2100.

Part B. Information Technology Electives

6 credits required

Course Expected Recommended Course to Take Recommended Provider
ITS-1400 Google IT Support Cert Study.com or Certifications

TESU advising can preapprove courses to take.

Study.com or Certifications

TESU advising can preapprove courses to take.

Current Trends and Applications in Applied Science and Technology Capstone

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

Electives

19 credits required. See the GE Requirements Roadmap for suggestions.