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ChosenWarrior
(frozen)
| #1 posted September 6, 2007 at 8:24pm (EST)
edited September 9, 2007 at 2:50pm (EST) |
Im about to apply to college, and taking the ACT, for a 2nd time in October, but on the fence with majors and college choices to send my score to, considering i never knew what i wanted to do here are a few majors im considering
Computer Science B.S/Software Engineer/Software Programming
Computer Engineer B.S.E.E
Nanosystems/Nanotechnology Engineer(exclusive to LA Tech)
as you see, i have a slight interest in a computer related Bachelor Degree, also im thinking of these colleges
LSU
LA Tech
EDIT: University of Texas-Austin
Other Possible Louisiana Colleges
the ones in bold are the ones im most considering, i made a 25 on the ACT my 1st time( and thats with me not answering close to 50-70 questions due to my lack on knowlege on the time limit given and my paranoid thing where i have to fill in each bubble just right and over think each problem i already answered) but now i know what im getting into and im sure i can get close to a 30...so what are your opinions? I have 4 choices for the basic fee to send my score to, i put the LA TOPS(thats a scholarship program available to all students in LA that meet requirements to any college) and i also put LSU...any suggestions for my other 2 choices/major suggestions?
Thanks
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kess
  
 
| | #2 posted September 6, 2007 at 8:28pm (EST) |
I here Tulane is a pretty good school .. might be one of the other Louisiana colleges you check out. |
ChosenWarrior
(frozen)
| | #3 posted September 6, 2007 at 8:31pm (EST) |
just checked their site, good college for law and crap, but nothing they offer im interested in...and not worth the tuition for a private school...and i would have to stay close to New Orleans...so that's 3 reasons not to give a crap about it...haha |
kzn
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| | #4 posted September 6, 2007 at 8:40pm (EST) |
assist.org |
ChosenWarrior
(frozen)
| | #5 posted September 6, 2007 at 8:42pm (EST) |
i WAS thinking of going to ULM(local college) first 1-2 years before transferring to the college where i was going to get my degree |
ChosenWarrior
(frozen)
| | #6 posted September 8, 2007 at 4:53pm (EST) |
i realize the first 3 choices are pretty damn similiar, does anyone know the difference between them?? |
MTeVil
 
| | #7 posted September 8, 2007 at 5:03pm (EST) |
I think CS is mostly programing, CIS network set up and CE is a mix between software design and hardware-software integration. |
ChosenWarrior
(frozen)
| | #8 posted September 8, 2007 at 5:07pm (EST) |
well, that gives me a vague idea of the differences, i looked at bls.gov and saw that software engineers are also referred to as just computer engineers, but they refer to people who got a B.S. in Computer Science and not a B.S.E.E in Computer Engineering, so thats alittle confusing |
Blo
(abandoned)
| #9 posted September 9, 2007 at 8:33am (EST)
edited September 9, 2007 at 8:34am (EST) |
I'm a computer engineer at the University of South Carolina and It's pretty hard, so be prepared for A LOT of work. Seriously like 70 percent of my classmates changed majors. I'd suggest going to the same school all four years instead of transferring after 2. I went to a local system campus and then transferred to the main campus here and I was completely lost, I was forced to drop my software engineering class and double up the next semester. |
ChosenWarrior
(frozen)
| | #10 posted September 9, 2007 at 2:48pm (EST) |
damn...i might just go for the B.S. in Computer Science, i hate A LOT of work...do you anything of how much easier it is getting a Computer Science degree? It might make my choice easier, then again maybe schools differ with hardness...as an update i put the University of Texas-Austin as my 3rd choice, i hear they have a great program and it has a good surrounding city, and they were rated #1 as the top video gaming school, which is always a plus |
wcmiker
| | #11 posted September 9, 2007 at 4:44pm (EST) |
I have a BS in computer science. You will learn about programming, computational theory and computational mathematics, algorithms, etc. I've had computer science classes in which I rarely used a computer, so realize that theory-based coursework can play a big part. Computer engineering essentially combines electrical engineering and computer science, and is a good choice if you are very interested in the intricacies of hardware. Computer engineering is more demanding, as you have to get your hands more dirty so to speak.
I graduated in May and now work as a computer programmer in case if you were wondering how my degree helped me. |
ChosenWarrior
(frozen)
| | #12 posted September 9, 2007 at 4:49pm (EST) |
i was wondering thanks, do you think i could get a software engineering job with a BS in Computer Science? Software engineering is supposed to be one of the fastest growing jobs, and they get people with either a Computer Engineering degree and a Computer Science degree. I think i def. decided to go with computer science or computer engineering...is it possible to get both after getting one then going back to college to get the other just in case? Or am i being stupid? |
wcmiker
| | #13 posted September 9, 2007 at 5:15pm (EST) |
Yes, you could get a software engineering job with a BS in computer science. I remember reading that about half of all software engineers have a computer science degree. Something to consider is that some colleges offer a software engineering degree if that is what you really want to do.
Computer science and computer engineering are often offered by different departments at a university so majoring in both is uncommon. Of course it would be possible to get both but I do not personally know anyone who has done that.
I was curious and looked it up. At this particular university you can get a computer science degree in addition to a computer engineering degree by taking another 27 credits: http://www.d.umn.edu/cs/degr/unde/bscs/double-majo...
If you can display adequate knowledge during the interview process when looking for a job which degree you have will not matter as much. |
ChosenWarrior
(frozen)
| | #14 posted September 9, 2007 at 5:46pm (EST) |
Thanks man, great info, yeah i just want to get a degree that will get a a job compture related, mostly looking at software engineer, but i also want to learn programming...and i asked about double majoring because i thought maybe the courses taken would be similiar. i always wondered what a career in the game industry would be like, just in case do you think a Computer Science degree would help if i wanted to pursue something like that in the future? And how many job options can one have involving computers and those 2 degrees? |
Blo
(abandoned)
| | #15 posted September 9, 2007 at 6:31pm (EST) |
The first year course load at my school was much the same between CS and CE. I plan on getting a job in the game industry also, computer science would be a great major to go into the game industry I think. |
ChosenWarrior
(frozen)
| | #16 posted September 9, 2007 at 6:40pm (EST) |
Really, if CS would be a great major to go into for something in the game industry also, im starting to like it even more, i know there are colleges at places like Full Sail and Digipen that offer actual Gaming Degrees like Game Design, and Programmer, but i want a degree that can also get me jobs that arent game-related as it might be hard to snag a job in the industry easy, but also be a good choice major for it(gaming) |
wcmiker
| | #17 posted September 9, 2007 at 10:11pm (EST) |
A computer science degree will give you a foundation for getting into the games industry as a programmer; in fact, I took a class at my university titled "Programming Computer Games." However, you will need to teach yourself a lot on your own time rather than just relying on your courses.
As an alternative to schools like Full Sail you could go somewhere like The Guildhall after you graduate from a 4-year CS program if you are still interested in getting into game development. They offer a program that caters to those who already have a bachelor’s degree. If it doesn't work out you still have your non-gaming related degree to fall back on. You can read more about what they would expect from you here: http://guildhall.smu.edu/admissions/softwareprep.h...
You would have a lot of job options with degrees in CS and CE. |
ChosenWarrior
(frozen)
| #18 posted September 9, 2007 at 11:05pm (EST)
edited September 9, 2007 at 11:40pm (EST) |
what state is the guildhall(EDIT:just found its Texas which is great)? and yeah that would be a good way to go about it, but do you think they would hire someone with just a CS degree? Anyway what are the job options besides programmer that is actually something that would be Computer Science related? And it looks like they want you to know C++ before u get there, do many colleges offer courses on your way to getting your CS degree?
Again thanks for the help |
ChosenWarrior
(frozen)
| | #19 posted September 11, 2007 at 10:56pm (EST) |
Thanks for the input everybody especially Blo and WC, i'll be mailing the ACT packet tomorrow, i decided to put down another Texas college, even though not interested in THAT much...i think University of Houston-Main Campus...only because they offer the major and i LOVE the city...but anyway i'll def. look more into CS and CE, hoping to get familiar with C++ when i get to college, even if i have to do it on my own time...and i'll look into the Guildhall once i graduate, looks like people actually get hired to be on teams to work on some AAA titles( like Oblivion etc.), as well as high profile games like Lair, which is cool. |
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