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Re: Ask HN: Fully online CS degrees?

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dsp1234 wrote: post #4

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/... [1] - https://news.…

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!

Re: Ask HN: Fully online CS degrees?

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cdancette wrote: post #2

For a master, you have The Georgia Tech OMSCS. Most of the on campus classes are available.

Genuine question regarding a masters programs instead of a BS:

I've already got an undergrad degree, but it's not related to the computer science field at all. I have taken a few CS classes and know the very basics of coding (loops, conditionals, using functions, etc). Despite that, I'm assuming I should go for the BS instead of the masters since there's still quite a bit of CS knowledge I'm lacking (most algorithms, working with APIs, proficiency in Linux, etc).*

Thoughts? CS BS first, or go straight for the Masters?

*Those might not be the best examples, but I don't know what I don't know... I'm just assuming those are a few things I'd learn in BS curriculum that I'm not very good at now.

Re: Ask HN: Fully online CS degrees?

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Post by TopRattata »

intermittently wrote: post #11
dsp1234 wrote: post #4

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/... [1] - https://news.…

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!

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.

Re: Ask HN: Fully online CS degrees?

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TopRattata wrote: post #18
intermittently wrote: post #11

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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!

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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Re: Ask HN: Fully online CS degrees?

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Post by wyc »

When you're applying for online-only degrees, keep in mind what you're giving up. While the quality of the education may be comparable, much of the value of attending in-person is to build career-lasting relationships with smart, interesting, and trustworthy people. For many of us, sitting directly across from someone else while having a meaningful conversation is still unparalleled by what any communications technology can offer us today.

Of course, everyone has a different situation so an online CS program might actually be the best for you. For master's degrees, I've heard good things about programs at GTech, UIUC, and UCB (UCB is data science only)...not too much in the direction of undergraduate degrees.

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