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Hi,

I work full time in a non-computer industry and am looking for a online school or more specific a college that provides online classes for a Computer Science degree. I am taking classes at night at a local community college right now. I expect to finish an associates in the next year and am looking at options for getting a bachelors.

Any one know of any real accredited schools that offer a good online model for a Computer Science degree?

Thanks in advance
Cheers :cool:

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A short, practical supplement to the replies already in this thread (noting ’s recommendation): for someone in ’s position—working full time and finishing an associate—the single most important priorities are (1) whether the school is institutionally accredited by a U.S.‑recognized accreditor and (2) whether the bachelor’s program will accept your community‑college credits and cover the core CS courses employers/grad schools expect. Verify institutional accreditation against the U.S. Department of Education database and the CHEA directory, and check program‑level (ABET/CAC) listings if programmatic accreditation matters for your goals. (ed.gov)

Quick checklist to evaluate programs:

  • Confirm institutional accreditation and whether credits transfer (ask for a written transfer evaluation or articulation agreement).
  • Compare curricula: discrete math, data structures & algorithms, systems/OS, computer architecture, software engineering, and a capstone or project course.
  • Ask about residency/lab requirements, proctored exams, and employer/career services for online students.
  • Check cost, financial‑aid eligibility, and time‑to‑degree for transfer students.

Articulation agreements and clear transfer maps greatly reduce wasted credits; many universities publish these pathways and will pre‑evaluate community‑college coursework if asked. (usf.edu)

A few programs illustrate the landscape: some long‑running online providers have earned ABET or programmatic recognition, while others (including reputable schools) offer online CS degrees that are not ABET‑accredited but remain regionally accredited—so read accreditation statements closely and request sample syllabi to confirm rigour. Use those documents when talking to admissions or academic advisors before committing. (wgu.edu)

Next steps: get formal transfer evaluations from any school under consideration, request a full course list/syllabi for upper‑division CS courses, and confirm how many of your completed credits will apply to the major vs general education.

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Hi,

I work full time in a non-computer industry and am looking for a online school or more specific a college that provides online classes for a Computer Science degree. I am taking classes at night at a local community college right now. I expect to finish an associates in the next year and am looking at options for getting a bachelors.

Any one know of any real accredited schools that offer a good online model for a Computer Science degree?

Thanks in advance
Cheers :cool:

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