Just started some coding classes to get me AS in computer science because I want to learn how to code, network security, and network analytics. Also programming c+, java, sql, and others.
Wnc has the best computer science programs offered out side of unr. But, they are a lot cheaper, the teachers are more chill, and I like the interface more. They are in the works of expanding the already large building, and building out the online program more.
The courses use canvas, for online interaction. The classes I have taken so far have no textbooks, and work off certificate training modules, and online forums for open discussion.
One class I am taking online, one in person. Both can be basically done from home, with interactive videos and sessions that have been very straight foreword and took me about 5 minutes to figure out their online "canvas" class interaction and for A+ cert IT basics they use "test out".
Even if you are taking online classes, you can go to the campus to get help/use laptops. The instructors are very helpful and the TA is willing to work with anyone thats in the computer science program, if they email.
One star down for the admission office. Which is a total joke. I sent my transcripts in November, my undergrad school got a confirmation email that it had been opened, and delivered. The admissions office emailed me a week before classes started in January 23, that they never got it. They denied ever receiving anything, even after my undergrad repeatedly said that their records say sent. I had to get both schools on a conference call to find out the office next to the admissions office received it in November and threw it away, and I had to pay for the transcripts to be reordered. Now my personal records are in landfill somewhere for anyone to look over.
If you need to transfer credit from an accredited college with your BA and they don't use clearing house (wnc transfer credit program), and they send electronically, it's like pulling your hair out to get anything done. read more