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computer science computer engineer or information technology?

im not creative nor artistic..

i enjoy hardware and software is ok ok... mathematics is also ok.. just not calculus..

computer science can do the work of an I.T?
but i.t. cant do the work of computer science??? #computer

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Samson’s Answer

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Hello, I'm really excited for you that you want to get involved. I answered previously to another question with this:

https://www.coursera.org/

I am not affiliated with them, but have been using them quite a bit. Perhaps seeking through and figuring out what you like would help. I started as a systems admin, but slowly found my path through trial and error.


Glad to hear you already have a degree! That is fantastic to hear you already have a bachelor of science in medical technology. The question here is whether you want to go back to school for another bachelor degree or move forward with the one you have. There isn't a right or wrong answer, or going from point A to point B. It's just the journey in between.

I went to school for Electrical Engineering/Computer Science. Then as time when on when I was in school, I slowly discovered what I liked through trial and error in school. I ended up doing programming and artificial intelligence.

A great way to get your foot in the door would be getting certifications. I listed a few below. They do cost money to get certified, but there are a lot of resources on the internet that you can Google.

CompTIA A+ - http://certification.comptia.org/getCertified/certifications/a.aspx MCP - https://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-us/microsoft-certified-professional.aspx Cisco CCENT - http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/certifications/entry/ccent/index.html

I hope this is useful. If not, please ask more questions so I can assist you more. Take care

Regards,

Samson
Thank you comment icon thanks! where did you end up? Charles
Thank you comment icon when you started studying i.t. did you have a background in php or .net? or this can be learned in school plus self study? thanks! Charles
Thank you comment icon Hi Charles. I went to school back in the early 2000s. I ended up starting doing Web Development for a startup using PHP, HTML and JavaScript. A lot has changed since then. I currently use a lot of Python, Ruby and Bash. A lot of it I learned on my own because I work full time and do not have the chance to take courses. But for yourself, there is plenty of time and chances to learn through schools and courses. I hope this helps Samson Ma
Thank you comment icon ahh thanks, i haven't went to school for computer course but i feel i have a bit of talent for it. i already finished bachelor of science in medical technology and licensed with 1.4yrs experience but i just don't enjoy the work and i tried to do my best but i feel it's not enough for the job/ im currently 24 i expect to finish by 27... i want to be sure on what im doing becayse this will be my last cahnce. Charles
Thank you comment icon i'am not a creative person that can design a webpage on my own. :D but i love computer hmm fixing troubleshooting etc something that is hands on. or perhaps can go higher positions as time goes by. soooo the big question is )computer science or computer engineering or Information Technology.. ???? thanks so muich for you time Charles
Thank you comment icon i'am not a creative person that can design a webpage on my own. :D but i love computer hmm fixing troubleshooting etc something that is hands on. or perhaps can go higher positions as time goes by. soooo the big question is )computer science or computer engineering or Information Technology.. ???? thanks so muich for you time!!!! Charles
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Rory’s Answer

Hello Charles A,


If you like hardware, I'd recommend going with Information Technology and Infrastructure. Software is more math and logics - it sounds like you are hands on ?? I'm in IT and I don't program.


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Rory
Thank you comment icon hi sir rory you fisnished a degree in I.T? if so do you think if i finished a course in computer science, i can do the work of I.T.? yes im a hands on type of person. Charles
Thank you comment icon yes. i m a hands on. but im sure my creativity is bad Charles
Thank you comment icon no degree in IT but I started out with a Tandy (http://www.oldskool.org/guides/tvdog/RLRLX.html) and that drove my skills. Now I'm 1/5000 people in the world with special cloud skills. If you have the money get the degree - if you don't its okay. You'll still make lots of $ and won't have any debt :) Rory Vaughan
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Gary’s Answer

Hi Charles,
I agree with Rory. I work for Dell, the terms IT/Computer Science, etc get said and interchanged alot but there are very different things you can study even within one degree program using your Electives. If you are not interested in software, I would stay away from Software Engineering/Developing, etc. When you choose your college degree plan, your Advisor can help guide you as well...Networking can be very hands on and technical. If you want to fix computers and be really hands on, a technical or 2 year degree can be a good choice. Good luck.
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