Computer Science?

[WorldIndustries]

I really, really want a job that has to do with computers in some sort, it's one of my high points in interest other than music. Is a degree in Computer Science any good? When I finish high school, I'm thinking about applying for it at MUN (Memorial University of Newfoundland, supposedly best university in the province). What kind of job could I get with a degree in this? Is there anything I'm better off applying for than this?

http://web.cs.mun.ca/

Link above is the Computer Science branch website for MUN.


Essentially, I want something that is in-depth with hardware AND software, and also teaches a lot about networking.

 

[WorldIndustries]

I've been doing some research, and there's another simple option of going to College Of The North Atlantic, and taking a Computer Support Specialist course...

http://www.cna.nl.ca/programscourses/program-details.asp?cProgCode=436

CONA Comp Sup. Specialist link above.

 

[WorldIndustries]

Wow... Getting really interested in this... There's also an IT certified college in St. John's called "CompuCollege"... Courses that interest me there are:
- 2D/3D animation
- Multimedia: Graphic Design & Development
- Computer Service Technician
- Information Systems Administrator
- Information Systems Specialist

http://www.compucollegeatlantic.ca/Overview_stjohns.asp

 

[peterhuang913]

nobody else will see this unless they press "NEW POST" on the front page. Else its really hard for someone like me to see this post. Sad how the system works...

 

[WorldIndustries]

What do you mean?

 

[peterhuang913]

no one looks in the EDU section...

 

[WorldIndustries]

Oh, I wasn't aware... Should I post this in off topic? I'm really eager for an opinion.

 

[Snake-Eyes]

I'm close to being in the same boat as you. I am looking at double-majoring Master in Computer Science and master in Electrical Engineering (EE) with music as a big passion after computers. Mostly going after a programming job, personally. Lawrence Tech (ltu.edu) down near Detroit is apparently a good school for computer classes. I'm considering going there. It'll depend on the cost, which i have yet to find out.

 

[M4A1]

Hey, hope you're still subscribed to this forum. I'm currently a Comp Eng student (mix between EE / CS).

"Is a degree in Computer Science any good?"]

Depends. If you want to program, sure. If you want to do hardware design, probably not. Note that there IS programming in Comp Eng (with microprocessors, chips). It's a different type of programming (for example, FPGA programming -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FPGA).

If you want to get down into hardware design, perhaps a double degree in EE/CS or a single degree in Comp Eng or a degree in EE with a minor is CS would best fit you.

 

[M4A1]

I've been doing some research, and there's another simple option of going to College Of The North Atlantic, and taking a Computer Support Specialist course...

http://www.cna.nl.ca/programscourses/program-details.asp?cProgCode=436

CONA Comp Sup. Specialist link above.

Not too much advancement in being a Comp Support Specialist. Imagine the possibilities of a four year degree in CompSci/EE/Comp Eng.

Also, you'll get paid A LOT more.