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"Some Kind of Degree?"
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| QueensDelight 2001-09-05, 8:54 am |
| Saw some posts on the forum about some, that you should get some kind of degree and compliment it with some certs. I was thinking about getting a Assoccaites degree in computer networking, but I also thought about a Computer science degree. Would it matter which one I get, or is the computer science degree over the networking degree? Or just get some kind of degree to compliment the certs, to be more marketable and get a good job in the long run?
Cause I was very much on the Computer Science, but thinking on the networking degree now.
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| dmaftei 2001-09-05, 9:10 am |
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Originally posted by QueensDelight
or is the computer science degree over the networking degree?
Yes, you're more "rounded" with a CS degree. | |
| The Ghost 2001-09-05, 11:27 am |
| Hey QD ,
I go with Computer Science , since it deals with more computer technologies in breadth.
I too plan to get into that but in programming field. You can always enroll in side networking courses. Cisco's intensive classes are quiet impressive. | |
| Bobby Digital 2001-09-05, 1:09 pm |
| QueensDelight, compare curriculums at several different schools to see what their definition of "Computer Science" is. Also, decide on what you eventually want to do as a CAREER. Believe me, nothing is wrong with a Associates degree.
Good Luck 
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| Bhamoo 2001-09-06, 1:23 pm |
| CS degree and networking are two totally different things - at least at the college I went to. CS degree was all programming (a lot of theoretically stuff at that) and math.
If you want to do programming, go for the CS. Maybe the definition of CS degree vary from school to school though ?? | |
| dmaftei 2001-09-06, 2:54 pm |
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CS degree and networking are two totally different things
That's right: networking is part of the CS curriculum.  | |
| QueensDelight 2001-09-06, 5:31 pm |
| Thanks for the advice, no doubt
But, I really have no desire to learn programming, I mean if it's in a course cirricumlum, sure I wouldn't mind learning some. But far has CS just geared towards programming then I will pass.
Im in school for my A+, Net+, what other degree out there besides CS would be a degree to get to make someone well rounded??
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| TW2001 2001-09-06, 5:49 pm |
| CS is respected industry wide.
Associate of Networking= generic degree which is not to difficult to complete.
As far as programming goes..you learn logic, theory both are indespensable for an IT proffessional.Its good to be well rounded.It just makes you better at what you will do.Plus its another way to stand (the CS degree) out from the LOADS of people with generic degrees and certifications.If you dont have any real experience you will definately need an edge.
Especially in the current climate.
Think about it. | |
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| The fundmental of IT is from CS and EE...
Software cannot function with out the Hardware. Who make the technology EE..
Who creat the program to run it CC..
So, not much of choice. IS, MIS, MIT, ...
They are all new fansy way to deal with IT...
I recommend CS, IS and EE.. |
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