Online Computer Science Courses?

zxbanezxbane Member Posts: 740 ■■■■□□□□□□
in IT Jobs / Degrees
Hey all,

Hoping someone can help out here. I need 15 credits in Computer Science courses to qualify for specific positions within my organization. With that said, I have no interest in becoming a programming expert or doing coding long term etc. I simply need the credits to check a box and make myself eligible for certain positions which require 15 credits in CompSci.

I'm looking for online options that are the most affordable and ideally not too intense. I know it sounds but bad as I said I have no interest in this outside of checking off a box. Any help would be greatly appreciated, currently the most affordable option I can find is Dakota State University for non-residents but I also know their courses will be no walk in the park either. These can simply be undergraduate courses from a regionally accredited school of any type.

Any help would be appreciated!
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • ajs1976ajs1976 Member Posts: 1,945 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Did you check you local state schools or community college?
    Andy

    2020 Goals: 0 of 2 courses complete, 0 of 2 exams complete
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • JoJoCal19JoJoCal19 Mod Posts: 2,835 Mod
    University of Florida offers CS classes online. Their out-of-state rate is $552/credit hour. Not sure how that compares with DSU. https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/liberalarts/majors/computer-science-online.aspx lists some of the courses in their online CS degree program. You'd have to contact them and ask if you can take them as a non-degree seeking student.
    Have: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, eJPT, GCIA, GSEC, CCSP, CCSK, AWS CSAA, AWS CCP, OCI Foundations Associate, ITIL-F, MS Cyber Security - USF, BSBA - UF, MSISA - WGU
    Currently Working On: Python, OSCP Prep
    Next Up:​ OSCP
    Studying:​ Code Academy (Python), Bash Scripting, Virtual Hacking Lab Coursework
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • the_Grinchthe_Grinch Member Posts: 4,165 ■■■■■■■■■■
    I would checkout your local community college. I know one by me offers a certificate in Computer Science. Totals 29 credits with the idea that it would allow you to get into a Masters program in Computer Science.

    http://www.camdencc.edu/academics/divisions/bcts/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&PageID=34678
    WIP:
    PHP
    Kotlin
    Intro to Discrete Math
    Programming Languages
    Work stuff
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • jdancerjdancer Member Posts: 482 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Another accredited school with a CS program will be Thomas Edison State College. On some courses, they offer an competency exam.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • fuz1onfuz1on Member Posts: 961 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Earn College Credit | Saylor Academy for some ACE credit. Then I'd suggest your local community college or one that has online-based associates degrees.
    timku.com(puter) | ProHacker.Co(nsultant) | ITaaS.Co(nstultant) | ThePenTester.net | @fuz1on
    Transmosis | http://transmosis.com | LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/in/t1mku
    If evil be spoken of you and it be true, correct yourself, if it be a lie, laugh at it. - Epictetus
    The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows. - Buddha
    If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you. - Unknown
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • zxbanezxbane Member Posts: 740 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Thanks for the replies everyone, I've looked into local CC's (in Virginia where I am) but unfortunately they only seem to offer the courses on campus which is something I would like to try and avoid if necessary. I'll look in to the recommendations above!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • ethanandersonethananderson Registered Users Posts: 3 ■□□□□□□□□□
    that's why I like this forum. Everyone here replies to all of your problems. hats off to you guys.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • blargoeblargoe Member Posts: 4,174 ■■■■■■■■■□
    I thought Virginia Tech offered online courses in Comp Sci; if so, that could be an option of you since it would be in state tuition.
    IT guy since 12/00

    Recent: 11/2019 - RHCSA (RHEL 7); 2/2019 - Updated VCP to 6.5 (just a few days before VMware discontinued the re-cert policy...)
    Working on: RHCE/Ansible
    Future: Probably continued Red Hat Immersion, Possibly VCAP Design, or maybe a completely different path. Depends on job demands...
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • zxbanezxbane Member Posts: 740 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Thanks Blargoe, I've looked into VA Tech but I am hoping to find someone who is a little more affordable per credit hour since I am only obtaining 15 credits the reputation of the school isn't as important as long as it is regionally accredited and affordable
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Sign In or Register to comment.