My college dropped Java II, a class I need to achieve my associates degree. This is the second semester they decided not to teach it. But at this rate, it'll take me 2 1/2 years to get a 2 year degree. They also decided to stop teaching C++ in this programming degree, a class that was required when I first started there, and teach MS Access II instead. That's BS; what's the point of taking the programming major if they don't teach programming.
A friend of mine taking accounting got a couple classes "not taught", and it took her an extra semester and a summer too, with the alleged reason that not enough people were enrolled in it.
What are my options? File some sort of college version of a BBB complaint? Demand the class be taught next year at a reduced price? *shrug*.
2007-08-21 12:53:51 · 6 answers · asked by Antonio Banderas 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I think it's too late to find a new college. They notify me two days before the semester starts by sending an "updated" bill. I'm like, "Wow, it's cheaper, good thing I didn't pay yet!" Then I figured out why...
2007-08-21 13:35:11 · update #1
You're discussing two different things:
Eliminating a required class: they can do this and it's done all the time. Technology and objectives change. They then are required to offer you a substitution.
Not teaching a class in the semester you want it taught: They do this all the time too and they will make this your problem. A college doesn't have to teach a course every semester; they only have an obligation to offer the required courses in the time-frame they claim the degree is taught in.
That means that some classes will be taught one time every two years (or once per year or in a 4-year, once every four years) and you had better be in it when it is offered or you wait.
If you can show that the class hasn't been offered in the time-frame they claim the degree can be completed in, they will likely offer a substitution.
Understand; every college gives you the option of a Petition for Substitution. There is no assurance it will be approved but if you give a good reason and a valid explanation (not "I don't like math") they will usually approve these.
2007-08-21 14:06:27 · answer #1 · answered by CoachT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesnt seem right to get a programming degree without any type of programming. First of all, all colleges have to be accredited through an accrediting agency. This means that everything within the course has to be approved. The college must have had a change in its program versions for certain reasons. This reason could be changes in accredation. Colleges often schedule your classes for you. They will know when there are enough students to take a class and when there are not. So, this is when they know to schedule the class for you. Also, if the course is offered with another campus that belongs to that college system, then you should be able to take that class there. Otherwise, check a nearby college to see if they offer the class (if you are waiting around for graduation and can not get a certain class). Then check with your own colllege to ensure they will accept the class towards your programming degree. Also, colleges are subject to inspection at any given time and they often are inspected. If they fail an inspection then they could be subject to a hefty fine (very hefty).
Keep your head up, I'm sure the college is doing everything that they can to help you get their degree. Sometimes things are out of their hand.
Good luck!
-Software Analyst at a nearby college
2007-08-21 13:09:33 · answer #2 · answered by mnid007 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a couple of good suggestions here, especially the last few. I would like to offer another option, it wouldn't hurt to ask.
Some schools will let you take a class "by arrangement" but usually it's for a class that is already being taught. You might have some luck contacting the professor who was suppose to teach the class, or contact the computer science department and talk to a department head. If you get no luck there, go to the closest comparable school and find out if they teach the class you need (confirm with your home school they will transfer this class). If you have no luck, then go to the next closest school, try again, if it's too far for you to drive every week, maybe that school will let you take it "by arrangement".
Internet and on-line classes are also popular, (don't go to one of those expensive on-line only schools), try another community college, preferably in the same state so you don't have to pay out of state tuition...
Good LUCK!
2007-08-21 15:31:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can transfer to another college that teaches the program or since they haven't tought it for two semsters, its probably not a requirement anymore and send a complaint to the office about this and say that them not teaching the class is holding you back on your major
2007-08-21 13:00:05 · answer #4 · answered by bunnygrl43 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is your last semester, they should substitute another class.
I cannot believe your Java class was substituted with Access. Is this an accredited college?
2007-08-21 13:12:57 · answer #5 · answered by bedbye 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would chalenge them on that saying exactly what you said or change schools
2007-08-21 13:01:35 · answer #6 · answered by crazyman34 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋