Search Results matching tag 'computer science degree'

could someone sugges schools for Computer Science program...

miatech — Thu, 28 May 2009 16:55:55 GMT

guys, could someone suggest me some schools for a Computer Science degree. Things that I would like to consider are price and school recognition.... I've already done a search using this site. I came across some schools I've never heard of, so if anyone has suggestions I will appreciate.

thanks

-JV

Good BS IT degree program?

stargecko — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:07:19 GMT

Hello, all!

I'm currently attending Capella University for my BS in Computer Science, but I'm less than impressed with their setup. It's extremely difficult to cram everything in each week, it's pretty expensive ($1700 per quarter - financial aid only pays for part of it), and it's hard to figure out what each assignment really is asking for. I only have 2 years left, but I'd like those 2 years to not be full of the same constant stress I've had for the last 2 years.

I have talked to reps from the University of Phoenix before, but their programs seem to be about the same.. I have requested information from a bunch of other colleges (let the calls begin flooding in :-P), but I was wondering what other people's experiences have been.

If possible, I'd like it to be a college that has a brick-and-mortar school along with their online programs, because the state I live in doesn't count online-only degrees as being worth anything, employment-wise.

Thanks much for the help!

Re: American Sentinel: Computer Science Degree question

henryw — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:54:46 GMT

Unfortunately, programming is not something I generally recommend - unless you still under 16 or so and already doing impressive things without any formal training or schooling Most of the commerical apps are chock full of bloated code and security vulnerability, and with the proprietary model, the budding sociopaths around the world know more about what's in there than users, admins, or programmers! Worse, with globalization, many of these plush jobs are highly susceptible to off-shoring.

If you really want to learn programming, all is not lost - although the bulk of the textbooks, lessons, and course will still be 'stuck on stupid' with Mircosoft, the 21st century really belongs to those who can grasp and capitalize on the revolutionary paradigm shifts Heidi and Alvin Toffler talk about in their latest book. Think Linux, GPL, and Free and Open Source Software!

Sidebar: I recommend Knoppix or Ubuntu (new version just today, in fact) because you can take them for a test drive without mucking up your current harddrive. (And any Microsoft user is intimately familiar with how frail and fragile Windows installs are.) Download the ISO image, burn it to CD, and reboot. This creates a virtual disk in RAM - it's significantly slower than installing to HD because the apps have to swap out from the CD as they are called, but both do a very good job auto-detecting and configuring your hardware and ADSL connection. The only caveat is that the ISO run around 700 MB so don't try this with a 56K dial-up connection unless you can let it run overnight

Re: American Sentinel: Computer Science Degree question

helenh — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:31:23 GMT

I agree with Steve - if you can't carve out time for a traditional program, you won't find it for an online program ... but perhaps you just mean you don't have time to deal with a commute.

I just want to add another thought. I graduated with my computer science degree ... by the skin of my teeth ... and I am happily employed today, at a successful dotcom (we survived the bubble!). I started out as the webmaster, but have since transitioned into a different role, which still draws up on tech abilities, but doesn't rely solely on them. Now, that being said my classmates, who were very strong, extremely talented programmers (and helped me get through my classes) were all snapped up quickly by top pharmaceutical, banking, and technology companies within 6 months of graduation and got awesome starting bonuses.

Keep in mind we all had the same degree from the same school, but it was pretty clear our actual abilities were different. I believe that your ability to land a job in the "computer science" field (not sure what you mean by that, by the way) is going to be based upon your specific skill set. If you can program, that's a hot commodity and so long as you can show an employer you can program (here, we usually ask for a sample of your code, plus we can tell just by talking to you), I don't think you'll have any problems.

I also think that the school from which you graduate matters less in the IT world than other industries -- meaning that an online degree or a "for-profit" school won't be automatically be considered a strike against you.

BTW, check out this profile of Britton who got his BS in Computer Science from American Sentinel: http://www.elearners.com/guide-to-online-education/online-computer-science-degree-britton.asp

American Sentinel: Computer Science Degree question

nomanland — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 06:30:22 GMT

Hi everyone I have been considering going to American Sentinel Uni. for a BS computer science degree. Currently I have no experience in programming. I work close to 60 hours a work so I have no time to go to a local college, but I really want to learn how to program. My question is after I get this degree from this school will I have problems getting a decent job in the computer science career field. Also if this isnt a good move to make, I would like to be pointed in the right direction.