I've been weighing my options lately and this is something I'd really like to get into. Guess a little background would help...
- I'm 22 (23 in Sept)
- Transferred to a 4 yr university this year and will be most likely going for a general CS degree. Have 2-3 years left total (as long as things go to plan).
- Applied for a campus computer lab job and recently interviewed for it. Hoping I get it as....
- I have 8 months of general IT work experience working at my former school district. If I count the time I was a TA and just helped on my campus while still a senior in HS, it would definitely be just over a year. Adding to that work experience...
- Joined Civil Air Patrol this month and will be training for their IT Officer position for my squadron. Basically serve as Web Security Admin, provide help desk service, training for seniors and cadets, etc. Luckily for me, they have OLD computer equipment and would like to spend the money to overhaul the entire thing so I'll be able to oversee and setup the new equipment. Basically almost works like an internship for me, no?
Is the "plain ol" BSCS the best option? They have CIS and a few other options such as BA in CS Theory which isn't as heavy on math and programming. I don't know if I'd like to minor in anything at this point...I've been in college for too long as I've been going off and on since I got out of HS and I want to be done already. Certs I already know I can supplement the degree with (may do that during the summer as I like to stay somewhat busy). Any suggestions? Do I have a lot of things covered in terms of work experience and adding to it?
- I'm 22 (23 in Sept)
- Transferred to a 4 yr university this year and will be most likely going for a general CS degree. Have 2-3 years left total (as long as things go to plan).
- Applied for a campus computer lab job and recently interviewed for it. Hoping I get it as....
- I have 8 months of general IT work experience working at my former school district. If I count the time I was a TA and just helped on my campus while still a senior in HS, it would definitely be just over a year. Adding to that work experience...
- Joined Civil Air Patrol this month and will be training for their IT Officer position for my squadron. Basically serve as Web Security Admin, provide help desk service, training for seniors and cadets, etc. Luckily for me, they have OLD computer equipment and would like to spend the money to overhaul the entire thing so I'll be able to oversee and setup the new equipment. Basically almost works like an internship for me, no?
Is the "plain ol" BSCS the best option? They have CIS and a few other options such as BA in CS Theory which isn't as heavy on math and programming. I don't know if I'd like to minor in anything at this point...I've been in college for too long as I've been going off and on since I got out of HS and I want to be done already. Certs I already know I can supplement the degree with (may do that during the summer as I like to stay somewhat busy). Any suggestions? Do I have a lot of things covered in terms of work experience and adding to it?