Topic: computer programming (Read 8555 times)

beard man · « **on:** March 20, 2007, 02:34:10 PM »

Do any of you have a associate degree in computer programming. If I get a 2 year degree in programming, should I be able to get a job programming with it. I do not have any other degree. thank you

ivan · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2007, 02:40:06 PM »

Interesting comments. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

pbsaurus · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2007, 03:01:39 PM »

I was thinking of getting an Associates degree in either Art History or Studio Art. Do you think I could get a job as an artist.

ivan · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2007, 03:03:20 PM »

No, but you can probably get a job as a computer professional.

beard man · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2007, 03:12:37 PM »

Quote from: pbsaurus on March 20, 2007, 03:01:39 PM

I was thinking of getting an Associates degree in either Art History or Studio Art. Do you think I could get a job as an artist.

So, do you think an associate degree in Computer Programming is a waste?

pbsaurus · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2007, 03:16:17 PM »

It depends on what 'waste' modifies.

ivan · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2007, 03:16:25 PM »

Do we have to decide right now?

pbsaurus · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2007, 03:20:48 PM »

You keep out of this. This time we wait until we get home.

beard man · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2007, 03:22:24 PM »

Quote from: pbsaurus on March 20, 2007, 03:16:17 PM

It depends on what 'waste' modifies.

Do you think a person that graduates from a community college with an A.S. Degree in Computer Programming will find employment in that field? Or not?

pbsaurus · « **Reply #9 on:** March 20, 2007, 03:23:56 PM »

Sure they could. Relocation to Bangalore might be necessary though.

ivan · « **Reply #10 on:** March 20, 2007, 03:24:15 PM »

Beardo, the truth is you just never know. I've been in the field for 30 years, and have never once been asked whether I have a degree or not.

pbsaurus · « **Reply #11 on:** March 20, 2007, 03:26:54 PM »

A recruiter will look for the minimum specs for the job. So an AS will qualify you for a larger pool of jobs than not having one.

ivan · « **Reply #12 on:** March 20, 2007, 03:34:06 PM »

Actually, this is an interesting question.

My gut feeling is that it's more valuable to specialize. Get a Microsoft certification in something that you won't mind doing for a few years.

I haven't used any of the stuff I larned in kollidge, and would get some certs if I had to do it over again.

pbsaurus · « **Reply #13 on:** March 20, 2007, 03:37:06 PM »

I believe that many JC programs will allow you to earn certs as part of the degree program.

BizB · « **Reply #14 on:** March 20, 2007, 03:39:16 PM »

College degrees are useful, but they don't mean that you know what you're doing. Here's my take on what each degree means in the business world...

Associate Degree: "I'm willing to try."
Bachelor's Degree: "I'm willing to stick to a project and finish it."
Master's Degree: "I'm willing to spend money to make money."
PHD: "I have more money than sense."

ivan · « **Reply #15 on:** March 20, 2007, 03:41:04 PM »

Yeah, it's a brave new world.

When I started college, MS-DOS was a twinkle in Bill's eye.

pbsaurus · « **Reply #16 on:** March 20, 2007, 03:42:22 PM »

I agree with all but the last. Most of the PhD students/conferees I know are pretty poor, but have managed to put off real work for years. I have to admire that sensibility.

BizB · « **Reply #17 on:** March 20, 2007, 03:43:15 PM »

Okay, how about this...

Associate Degree: "I'm willing to try."
Bachelor's Degree: "I'm willing to stick to a project and finish it."
Master's Degree: "I'm willing to spend money to make money."
PHD: "I put off paying back my student loans for 15 years so far."

pbsaurus · « **Reply #18 on:** March 20, 2007, 03:44:30 PM »

Looks good to me.

Demosthenes · « **Reply #19 on:** March 20, 2007, 05:55:16 PM »

I worked as an application developer for 8 years and my degree is in a completely unrelated field. Now I'm working in IT, and still no formal education in the area.

In technology fields like programming and IT, degrees aren't as important as in other fields. At least, the lack of formal education in that area has never been a hindrance to me in my technology career. YMMV.

hackess · « **Reply #20 on:** March 20, 2007, 08:38:16 PM »

I don't have a degree in anything computer related and still have a job that requires programming skills.

12AX7 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 21, 2007, 04:28:39 AM »

Join the Army. They will show you how to "work with computers" and "train" you as an "engineer".

What?

jeee · « **Reply #22 on:** March 21, 2007, 05:27:44 AM »

I will have all MCSE degrees in a week. Bill Gates mailed me personally where I could get them cheap.

Pyrenus · « **Reply #23 on:** March 21, 2007, 10:20:52 AM »

Every single tech manager I have had thus far has been an English major.

Every single one.

I think I chose the wrong major.

Vespertine · « **Reply #24 on:** March 21, 2007, 11:21:52 AM »

At one of the companies I used to work for, our Director of IT had a Ph.D. in Laser Physics.

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