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If you already have a BS (or higher) in another field, then Oregon State University has a 60 credit completely online computer science BS degree. They have 1,

If you already have a BS (or higher) in another field, then Oregon State University has a 60 credit completely online computer science BS degree. They have 1, 2, 3 and 4 year tracks depending upon each person's available time commitment.[0] If you already have a BS in computer science or a related field, then see this comment[1] [0] - http://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/online-degrees/undergraduate/computer-science/ http://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/online-degrees/undergraduate/... [1] - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15899756 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15899756

intermittently 9y ago
I've got a BA in another field -- wonder if that would work. I'll do some checking; this might be exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks!
- TopRattata 9y ago
  My BA in psychology was fine. I don't think they care what your first degree is in, as long as you have one and it's not CS.
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- Skunkleton 9y ago
  My wife has a BA in History, and is starting w/ this program now. Seems fine so far!
phone_book 9y ago
I have 4 courses left in this program. There is a subreddit here https://www.reddit.com/r/OSUOnlineCS/ https://www.reddit.com/r/OSUOnlineCS/ The program has it's pros and cons. People complain but they expect a top 5 CS education from an online program at OSU which isn't going to happen. Overall I learned a lot though and I found it better than attempts at learning through MOOCs, mostly because of the motivation behind paying.
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xapata 9y ago
If you already have a BS in another field, you might be better off taking Georgia Tech's MS CompSci (https://www.omscs.gatech.edu/ https://www.omscs.gatech.edu/).
- tfmatt 9y ago
  Doesn't this program require an undergrad in CS? Why would it be more apropos for another field?
  - sushid 9y ago
    > Doesn't this program require an undergrad in CS? No it doesn't.
    - dsp1234 9y ago
      It basically does. "an undergraduate degree in computer science or related field"[0] [0] - https://www.omscs.gatech.edu/program-info/admission-criteria https://www.omscs.gatech.edu/program-info/admission-criteria
      - pmulv 9y ago
        That appears to be a soft requirement. If you check out the admission thread on the subreddit[0], there is always a decent amount of students getting accepted with backgrounds outside the realm of computing and mathematics. That being said, there are plenty that don't make the cut as well. It's worth a shot for a cheap masters from a well-respected institution though. [0] https://www.reddit.com/r/omscs https://www.reddit.com/r/omscs
      - tequila_shot 9y ago
        I currently am taking this course. It's one of the best, and I get to learn a ton. Coming to specifically the question, if you need a BS in Computers, then from personal experience, yes, your changes are much much higher if you already have BS. If you don't, then they'll look into your SOP and related work to see if you good exposure to Computers.
skinnymuch 9y ago
I initially talked over career changes with my ex and she went with a no name bootcamp. After that bad experience she wanted a full degree and is finishing up Oregon now. She has been very happy with it. I forgot a BS in another field was a requirement for the program, which is a bummer as I liked the material she showed me (I'm self taught but just web dev)

intermittently 9y ago

I've got a BA in another field -- wonder if that would work. I'll do some checking; this might be exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks!

TopRattata 9y ago
My BA in psychology was fine. I don't think they care what your first degree is in, as long as you have one and it's not CS.
- deleted 9y ago
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Skunkleton 9y ago
My wife has a BA in History, and is starting w/ this program now. Seems fine so far!

phone_book 9y ago

I have 4 courses left in this program. There is a subreddit here https://www.reddit.com/r/OSUOnlineCS/ https://www.reddit.com/r/OSUOnlineCS/ The program has it's pros and cons. People complain but they expect a top 5 CS education from an online program at OSU which isn't going to happen. Overall I learned a lot though and I found it better than attempts at learning through MOOCs, mostly because of the motivation behind paying.

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xapata 9y ago

If you already have a BS in another field, you might be better off taking Georgia Tech's MS CompSci (https://www.omscs.gatech.edu/ https://www.omscs.gatech.edu/).

tfmatt 9y ago
Doesn't this program require an undergrad in CS? Why would it be more apropos for another field?
- sushid 9y ago
  > Doesn't this program require an undergrad in CS? No it doesn't.
  - dsp1234 9y ago
    It basically does. "an undergraduate degree in computer science or related field"[0] [0] - https://www.omscs.gatech.edu/program-info/admission-criteria https://www.omscs.gatech.edu/program-info/admission-criteria
    - pmulv 9y ago
      That appears to be a soft requirement. If you check out the admission thread on the subreddit[0], there is always a decent amount of students getting accepted with backgrounds outside the realm of computing and mathematics. That being said, there are plenty that don't make the cut as well. It's worth a shot for a cheap masters from a well-respected institution though. [0] https://www.reddit.com/r/omscs https://www.reddit.com/r/omscs
    - tequila_shot 9y ago
      I currently am taking this course. It's one of the best, and I get to learn a ton. Coming to specifically the question, if you need a BS in Computers, then from personal experience, yes, your changes are much much higher if you already have BS. If you don't, then they'll look into your SOP and related work to see if you good exposure to Computers.

skinnymuch 9y ago

I initially talked over career changes with my ex and she went with a no name bootcamp. After that bad experience she wanted a full degree and is finishing up Oregon now. She has been very happy with it. I forgot a BS in another field was a requirement for the program, which is a bummer as I liked the material she showed me (I'm self taught but just web dev)