Q. I'm filling my college application and under the degree of choice, i picked computer science, but have to choose between 'Info systems', 'Information technology' and 'science' guessing 'science' is main computer science. What exactly is the difference? Which should i choose?
Little about me, if it helps.
I'm kinda good in math, but i need a paper or something for rough work, can't really do all the math in my head and i'm not all that fast
I would love to master in the security field
I enjoy running websites, its my hobby basically ( this is basically what made me choose computer science), would love to know how to code dynamic website scripts.
Computer Science:
'Info systems', 'Information technology' or 'science' which should i choose?
Little about me, if it helps.
I'm kinda good in math, but i need a paper or something for rough work, can't really do all the math in my head and i'm not all that fast
I would love to master in the security field
I enjoy running websites, its my hobby basically ( this is basically what made me choose computer science), would love to know how to code dynamic website scripts.
Computer Science:
'Info systems', 'Information technology' or 'science' which should i choose?
Answer
Colleges have a lot of latitude in what they call these degrees and what courses that make up the major. Generally speaking most schools will offer a Computer Science (CS) degree that is primarily Programming related and will likely include some advanced Math courses. I suspect you have figured out the Science inside Computer Science is the Programming emphasis it sounds like you want. I will give you fair warning - A Computer Science degree program is very difficult. Programming is not for everyone and many very intelligent people transfer out of this major.
It is extremely important to graduate with a 3.0-35 GPA grade average. Employers often look at that information when considering new hires. If you start out in CS and feel your grades sinking below 3.0 you need to bail out and get into another Computing major before your GPA is damaged. I'm not saying that if you graduate with a lower grade average you are doomed but it will take longer to find a job since employers often look at that number.
The other half of Computing majors is Computer Infomation Systems (CIS) which may also be called Information Systems or Information Technology. This is a more general Computing degree and usually does not have as much Programming and Math as a pure CS degree.
Now this is where it gets really confusing. If you want to do Computing Security you can do that with either of these degrees. I have a CIS major and work in Computing Security and the person who I am training to take over my job, is a Computer Science major.
So I would not get too hung up over what major you pursue as either can eventually allow you to do Computing Security work.
Best wishes!
Colleges have a lot of latitude in what they call these degrees and what courses that make up the major. Generally speaking most schools will offer a Computer Science (CS) degree that is primarily Programming related and will likely include some advanced Math courses. I suspect you have figured out the Science inside Computer Science is the Programming emphasis it sounds like you want. I will give you fair warning - A Computer Science degree program is very difficult. Programming is not for everyone and many very intelligent people transfer out of this major.
It is extremely important to graduate with a 3.0-35 GPA grade average. Employers often look at that information when considering new hires. If you start out in CS and feel your grades sinking below 3.0 you need to bail out and get into another Computing major before your GPA is damaged. I'm not saying that if you graduate with a lower grade average you are doomed but it will take longer to find a job since employers often look at that number.
The other half of Computing majors is Computer Infomation Systems (CIS) which may also be called Information Systems or Information Technology. This is a more general Computing degree and usually does not have as much Programming and Math as a pure CS degree.
Now this is where it gets really confusing. If you want to do Computing Security you can do that with either of these degrees. I have a CIS major and work in Computing Security and the person who I am training to take over my job, is a Computer Science major.
So I would not get too hung up over what major you pursue as either can eventually allow you to do Computing Security work.
Best wishes!
Computer Science Degree?
Zotax Zota
Can a computer science degree land me a job as a Software Designer for a Tech Company or something in that line.
Answer
Yes - Computer Science will involve programming and that sounds like it would be a good fit for that degree.
The thing I always tell people interested in Computer Science is that they need to discover not if computer science is a good major for them but if they are the right person for computer science. Programmers are born and not made. All the computer programming courses in the world will not make you any good at it if it is not your gifting and calling. Many eager CS majors take their first few programming courses and realize that this is not what they expected while others just take to it like a duck to water. If you find yourself struggling you can always switch majors into Info Sys or another IT area that does not require programming. Remember that at most 4 year schools you can change majors out to the end of your second year with very few credits or time lost.
Yes - Computer Science will involve programming and that sounds like it would be a good fit for that degree.
The thing I always tell people interested in Computer Science is that they need to discover not if computer science is a good major for them but if they are the right person for computer science. Programmers are born and not made. All the computer programming courses in the world will not make you any good at it if it is not your gifting and calling. Many eager CS majors take their first few programming courses and realize that this is not what they expected while others just take to it like a duck to water. If you find yourself struggling you can always switch majors into Info Sys or another IT area that does not require programming. Remember that at most 4 year schools you can change majors out to the end of your second year with very few credits or time lost.
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