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Computer Science vs Information Technology

Started by giveblood Apr 16, 2006 at 2:06 PM 2 replies 2.9k views
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giveblood
giveblood
I know this is probably a stupid question where people can argue either one is better and there is no better one and the right answer is the one that's best for me, but I just don't know yet which one is the best for me. I started off taking CS classes but it would be easier for me to take the rest of the classes required to finish as an IT, instead of taking all of the math classes and stuff for CS. My problem is that I really don't know what is best for me yet, and I don't want to waste much more time taking classes I won't need. I suppose either way the classes will be helpful, but I'd like to finish school faster. Rather then argue about which one is better, can some of you let me (and others) know your thoughts and experiences as a major of either one, and perhaps some pros and cons of each. Also some computer-related jobs and which one would be better for each? I love game programming but I like programming of any kind, and probably moreso games because I'm young and have more of a use for games then database applications and stuff like that. Thanks
-Chris
BTownTKD
BTownTKD
CS.

It's really really really (really really really really) hard/long/aggravating degree... but look at this:

CNN Money

Check out the #1 best job in America: it all pays off in the end.

(ironically, my CS PROFESSOR was the one that showed us this site -- he seemed a little perturbed! lol)

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I know this is probably a stupid question where people can argue either one is better and there is no better one and the right answer is the one that's best for me, but I just don't know yet which one is the best for me.


You don't argue with CNN. Ever. (;-))
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Extrarius
Extrarius
If you want to do anything related to software development at any level, you probably want CS. Everybody that has an IT degree that I know does such things as technical support (which amounts to arguing with customers), managing a network, etc.
"Walk not the trodden path, for it has borne it's burden." -John, Flying Monk
giveblood
giveblood
That's kind of what I figured, but that helps out a lot. Thanks
-Chris

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