Well, I think I finally found my MSCS program:

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jread

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I have been trying to decide whether or not I should go for a second bachelor's in CS (I have a liberal arts undergrad) or a MSCS, and most of my research led to as MSCS or MSSE (software engineering). I researched the MSSE programs and they are just not what I'm looking for.... CS is much more interesting to me. I looked into the various online programs and narrowed it down to this one: http://www.scis.nova.edu/Masters/Academic_Programs/Academic_Programs_CISC.html

It's a regionally-accredited private school located in Florida. The admission requirements aren't so bad in that there are only four background courses (as opposed to 13 or so in most programs). I REALLY like the curriculum as it covers every single thing I'm interested in, with the freedom of a few electives.

I'm pretty excited to have found what I was looking for. I just wanted to run it by you guys to see what you think. Many of you have gone through CS programs and know what to look for in a solid degree plan.

Cheers!
 
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The only thing I'd be worried about is that it's from a small school in Florida. I guess if you're planning to stick around that area, then it's ok. Otherwise, I'd try to get one from a more nationally recognized school. I've never even heard of that school before.

With all that said, if they have all the classes you like, then go for it.

Hope that helps - I have a MS in CS, so feel free to PM me w/ specific questions if you have them.
 
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jread

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Thanks! PM sent :)

I actually live in Texas so I won't be in the FL area, I just wanted a convenient, online program to work through while I'm working full-time. The classes are definitely what I'm interested in, though I don't want a *worthless* degree either.

As far as the area I live in, the University of Texas is the only nationally recognized school. The other school is Texas State University, which I'm not sure if anyone knows about (though it's possible). Right now I currently attend a small, private school (St. Edward's University) that is only regionally known but is an excellent school.

I'm just wondering if the "name" really matters in the end, or if it's the fact that you have the degree and the experience to go along with it.
 
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Originally posted by: jread
Thanks! PM sent :)

I actually live in Texas so I won't be in the FL area, I just wanted a convenient, online program to work through while I'm working full-time. The classes are definitely what I'm interested in, though I don't want a *worthless* degree either.

As far as the area I live in, the University of Texas is the only nationally recognized school. The other school is Texas State University, which I'm not sure if anyone knows about (though it's possible). Right now I currently attend a small, private school (St. Edward's University) that is only regionally known but is an excellent school.

I'm just wondering if the "name" really matters in the end, or if it's the fact that you have the degree and the experience to go along with it.
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damn texans

 
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