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Johnny B
i have enrolled in college for computer & information science, but i'm thinking maybe i should take computer science instead. what is the difference i thought it was the same plus some information teaching also. computer science + information science = computer & information science.... i would like to learn to build software maybe be a softwarer engineer or somthing. can someone just tell me what both are in laymans term and the kind of jobs i can qualify for, thanks
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If you want to be a programmer making software. Computer science is mostly programming in general. CIS is more like information technology. Basically its one step below computer science.
I am a computer science major and know that it is possible in my school to get a specialization in software engineering so that's probably the path you want to take.
If you want to be a programmer making software. Computer science is mostly programming in general. CIS is more like information technology. Basically its one step below computer science.
I am a computer science major and know that it is possible in my school to get a specialization in software engineering so that's probably the path you want to take.
How difficult is Computer Programming? I am thinking about getting a degree for this.?
Don
I am thinking about getting a Computer Information Science Bachelor's degree, that's concentrated on Programming.
How difficult is this Profession? I am MEDIOCRE at math.
Also... does Programming pay well? What can be expected as an entry-level salary?
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Generally Computer Science major degree programs include lots of Programming and advanced Math classes. The Computer Information Science degree might have those also. Remember that colleges can call a major by any name they want and the real way to tell what the degree entails is to look closely at the list of required courses.
You need to get the list of required courses for the Computer Information Science major and I'm betting you will find some upper level math courses are required. Remember that you will need to maintain a 3.0 to 3-5GPA in college to have any hope of finding a job after college. Most employers will look at the GPA as an indicator of teachability. If you graduate with a 2.5-2.7 or lower GPA you will find it will take much longer to find a job or an internship and you will be working for less money in a smaller company. If you apply for a job or internship with a 2,5 GPA and there are 10 other applicants with 4.0 GPAs you will be quickly eliminated from consideration.
Some people will figure they can gut out the math courses and still make it through but it does not take too many Cs or Ds to really pull down your GPA.
Most starting IT salaries are in the $30,000-$35,000/yr range. This will double and triple over time.
If you are poor at math this is not a death sentence for working in IT. You could go for a Computer Information Systems (CIS) degree which involves less math and work in the areas of Computing Security, Networking or Systems Administration.
Best wishes!
Generally Computer Science major degree programs include lots of Programming and advanced Math classes. The Computer Information Science degree might have those also. Remember that colleges can call a major by any name they want and the real way to tell what the degree entails is to look closely at the list of required courses.
You need to get the list of required courses for the Computer Information Science major and I'm betting you will find some upper level math courses are required. Remember that you will need to maintain a 3.0 to 3-5GPA in college to have any hope of finding a job after college. Most employers will look at the GPA as an indicator of teachability. If you graduate with a 2.5-2.7 or lower GPA you will find it will take much longer to find a job or an internship and you will be working for less money in a smaller company. If you apply for a job or internship with a 2,5 GPA and there are 10 other applicants with 4.0 GPAs you will be quickly eliminated from consideration.
Some people will figure they can gut out the math courses and still make it through but it does not take too many Cs or Ds to really pull down your GPA.
Most starting IT salaries are in the $30,000-$35,000/yr range. This will double and triple over time.
If you are poor at math this is not a death sentence for working in IT. You could go for a Computer Information Systems (CIS) degree which involves less math and work in the areas of Computing Security, Networking or Systems Administration.
Best wishes!
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