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Computer Science

 

             In the last decade computers have become a part of everyday life. Whether it be surfing the web or a simple visit to Wal-Mart everyone faces computers daily. Since movies and television portray people who have knowledge of computers as nerds many misconceptions have existed in the past about computer related professions. Today those misconceptions are no longer true thanks to the appeal that computers give to all whether it is a first grader or retired factory worker. Because the popularity of computers has increased so has the training and job opportunities.
             Computer Science involves understanding and design of how computers work. A computer is a machine, which helps us calculate, simulate, and store different scenarios. Computers have five main parts input, output, central processing unit, memory, and disk storage. To most people these terms seem forgin, but to the computer science major these are the terms they must learn to understand computers. .
             Education needs vary depending on your preference and time willing to spend in school. A Bachelors of Science in Computers is the most common degree. This degree usually takes four years to complete at an accreted senior college. Specialties can vary within this field from programming, networking, and management information systems. Management information systems usually differ from the normal computer science degree because of the business perspectives involved and associated with the school of .
             business not computer science. A good grasp of math and computer skills is essential before thinking about entering a four-year program. Next available is an Associate degree in Computer Information or Programming. An associate's degree completed in two years allows you to enter the workforce faster. With a two-year degree employers will usually start you at a junior level and allow advancement with skills learned and knowledge of the work preformed.


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