Online University Degree Program

Q: Would like some recommendations for good online degree program for Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or any computer related degree program.

A: If you decide that the BS in CIS will meet your needs I would encourage you to look at a program which has received little attention in this NG. After starting on the BSCIS program at UMUC, which I found to be poorly organized, I transferred to the University of Massachussets at Lowell BS in IS program. I have found the UML program to be well organized, the instructors are knowledgeable and very approachable. I have yet to find an instructor who responded to posts in more than, say, 12-18 hours. On one occasion at UMUC I waited two weeks for a reply. Most UML instuctors offer a weekly chat which offers the opportunity for frequent, real-time interaction which I find to be very important in complex, detail-oriented courses like advanced C++. The tuition is also relatively inexpensive, $200.00 (US) per semester credit. I'm often asked about distance learning programs in Computer Science and this is the most complete list I've seen so far. Plus it helps me not

to forget anyone. I think I'll just go ahead and expand list with little more details, like: - Exact degree offered - General addition requirements - Approximate price - Any other details worth noticing... This list would save everyone a tons of research time... I think that I've lost good two months - maybe more, just researching the subject before I decided. (Currently in Athabasca BSc - CIS). I've also recently posted a question regarding differences between different degrees... Another good thing to add to this reference list. I'll see if I can put all this information together and post it here for everyone to use.