Looking for Tech Degree help

[PsshWomenPlease]

Hi, I'm having the hardest time picking a major. I love computers, I love working with them, I love just about anything to do with them. I know there are many majors out there and I'm not sure what to pick. I currently think computer information science is what I will pick for my major, but theirs so much to pick from. I like the idea of network security, programming . . . heck I like it all. I even did some research on www.Careerbuilder.com and monster, but I still have no clue on what to pick as my major. . . anybody have an suggestions? or ideas? lol help?:facewall:

 

[DragonD]

I'm a software engineer. I have an undergrad in Computer Science and a Masters in Software Engineering.

I write software that communicates with aircraft (while in flight). I really enjoy it.

But..to each their own. If you love working with computers (specially the programming side), you can't go wrong with a degree in Computer Science. You can always specialize in networking, databases, programming, ect

 

[PsshWomenPlease]

Sorry if I sound blunt. but. I was never taught how to do anything with codes and what nots, but I do however like the idea. So if I go after the CS degree, will there be classes that teach me how to program? From what I understand, programming is all about the math and formulas right?

 

[DUCE]

I got my Bachelors in Technical Management (NCM Concentration) and I'm currently about 5 courses away from completing my Masters in Network and Communications Management (Security Concentration). I agree with what Dragon says, start off just general Computer Science, and see where you are interested. What school you looking to go to, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Passerby]

Sorry if I sound blunt. but. I was never taught how to do anything with codes and what nots, but I do however like the idea. So if I go after the CS degree, will there be classes that teach me how to program? From what I understand, programming is all about the math and formulas right?

kinda programming does require some math and formulas knowledge but you don't need to be a math expert to be a good programmer all you need is good problem solving skills and be able to think in a very logical way.

 

[acefisher1]

I have my Bachelors in Digital Art and Design, which is a computer science degree. I learned all the Adobe programs as well as 3DS Max, how to shoot film, create audio, record music in a studio, write PHP, MySQL, HTML/CSS, Flash Actionscript 3.0, create databases and create content management systems, as well as work in Final Cut Pro. My degree was a bit of a generalized program where we learned everything and then decided for ourselves where to specialize or if we choose to, not to specialize.

I went to Full Sail University, and the programs have changed quite a bit since I started. You may wanna take a look at the school and what it offers now. If you need more info, or want a copy of my Resume' to get an idea of my skills from my program just hit me up and we can chat or PM about it.

 

[metro]

I have some friends in Computer Engineering. It deals more with the electrical components but still has a computer science aspect to it. You could check it out.

 

[DragonD]

. ...programming does require some math and formulas knowledge but you don't need to be a math expert to be a good programmer all you need is good problem solving skills and be able to think in a very logical way.

QFT

Being a good programmer does not mean knowing how to do every single thing...it's knowing how to analyze the problem and coming up with a solution. The programming side is easy.

 

[PsshWomenPlease]

I got my Bachelors in Technical Management (NCM Concentration) and I'm currently about 5 courses away from completing my Masters in Network and Communications Management (Security Concentration). I agree with what Dragon says, start off just general Computer Science, and see where you are interested. What school you looking to go to, if you don't mind me asking?

There isn't a specific school at the moment, but I would like to stay instate (Florida) and if possible be close to home. In my eyes; school is school, I just want to get my degree and start doing what I love and get paid for it.

College is still very new to me (this is my first semester) so I'll have a-lot of planning/questions in the future.

 

[SMiles]

I would definitely suggest CSE (computer science engineering), not only do you get to learn programming and what not but you also learn how everything inside of a computer works, and outside I suppose because you learn a ton about networking too.