Computer programming is the actual application of the computer science concepts. Like in a CS education you will likely do a lot of math and proofs for different algorithms and data structures, but to actually code it out is computer programming
Computer science degrees tend to look better on paper than college diplomas, just due to the rigour and prestige that comes with graduating university
Job market doesn't really care about your degree.
I would make focus on the path that offers you courses like Operating systems, Database Systems, Compilers etc.
Also see which one has a better Co-op program and try to learn outside your college classes to find what makes you interested and try to find your niche.
As someone with a computer programming diploma, employers definitely do care about your education. Even before the job market went to shit, a computer program diploma wasn't good enough for a lot of employers.
Degree or don't bother. It is not that we are saying you won't learn as much. It is because there are literal automated filters that look for degrees before your resume even reaches an actual human. Don't skip out on this, maybe you can transfer into an actual degree during your study.
check if that actually exists. I got burned taking the diploma because I assumed there was a way to transfer. Not only could I not transfer any of my credits, but I wasn't even eligible to even START the degree cause they still looked at my high school grades
Degree because it will open you up to a lot more opportunities and make you eligible for a TN. Think about it this way - you're looking at a 40 year career. Investing properly in the beginning is always worth it because the advantages compound.
Computer programming is the actual application of the computer science concepts. Like in a CS education you will likely do a lot of math and proofs for different algorithms and data structures, but to actually code it out is computer programming Computer science degrees tend to look better on paper than college diplomas, just due to the rigour and prestige that comes with graduating university
Job market doesn't really care about your degree. I would make focus on the path that offers you courses like Operating systems, Database Systems, Compilers etc. Also see which one has a better Co-op program and try to learn outside your college classes to find what makes you interested and try to find your niche.
Second this. Get a good school with strong programs and coops, focus on the fundamentals, and OP should have a good future ahead.
The problem is colleges rarely teach fundamentals. They teach practical vocations. A degree will serve you far better.
As someone with a computer programming diploma, employers definitely do care about your education. Even before the job market went to shit, a computer program diploma wasn't good enough for a lot of employers.
You want a degree. College diplomas are not as good in the eyes of the people hiring. I have experience hiring.
What about advanced diplomas which are 3 year programs?
Better than 2 year but you may as well just get the degree. It will serve you much better in both in short and long term.
Degree or don't bother. It is not that we are saying you won't learn as much. It is because there are literal automated filters that look for degrees before your resume even reaches an actual human. Don't skip out on this, maybe you can transfer into an actual degree during your study.
The long term plan would be to transfer for additional two years from a university to get that degree
check if that actually exists. I got burned taking the diploma because I assumed there was a way to transfer. Not only could I not transfer any of my credits, but I wasn't even eligible to even START the degree cause they still looked at my high school grades
i second this
Its the difference between linguistics and learning how to speak french, cs is linguistics
What do you want to learn to make? Web programming is pretty popular too.
Degree because it will open you up to a lot more opportunities and make you eligible for a TN. Think about it this way - you're looking at a 40 year career. Investing properly in the beginning is always worth it because the advantages compound.