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Fast Track to a CS Degree?

Posted by Cliff on from the for-those-who-have-no-time-for-college dept.

kyrex asks: "it's been 5 years since I've been working in the tech industry and I've make great progress. My salary has grown by an annual rate of about 50% and I'm currently working as a consultant in a leading consulting firm. But not having received any formal education in Computer Science, and therefore having no degree will be a problem for further progress. I've considered many options but they all take time: at least 3 years. I've been programming since I was 12 (I'm currently 24) and have read hundreds of CS books. I think that I can easily complete a CS degree in 1 year. I want to know if there are universities/institutions out there that offers computer professionals like me a fast track to a CS degree that will be recognised as such by other universities (so that I can continue with a MSc afterwards)"

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  1. Re:no dice! by -=OmegaMan=- · · Score: 5, Funny

    "The biggest problem in the first case is going to be dependancies -- CS 302 requires CS 301, CS 303 requires CS 302, etc."

    apt-get install cs_degree

    ;)

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  2. Re:no dice! by discogravy · · Score: 4, Funny

    when installing cs_degree you have to be sure you've removed the free_time modules or the cs_degree will not finish installing for years.

    alternately, you can remove the sleep module from the kernel and keep some free time, but this has been known to cause unstable operation if sleep is completely and permanently removed (you might get away with using almost_no_sleep instead of the full sleep module.)

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  3. Re:Uof Iowa did not accept clep for Comp Engineeri by Pig+Hogger · · Score: 4, Funny
    Iowa State's engineering program also would not accept clep for any science exams - just liberal arts credits.

    Stupid policies. Inane schools. I don't miss them.

    They are not stupid policies; on the contrary, they are very well thought. They help the schools perform their prime duty: provide employment to teachers.