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Old 2008-03-22, 07:25
peu4001 peu4001 is offline
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So I am currently going to school for a BS in CS, and I hate math. I was looking at the requirements for a BA in CS and it has less math and science. I was wondering if this would hinder my future chances of getting a job. Also, I saw that it requires a minor, does anyone know if it matters what it is in or if a BA is even worth my time.
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Old 2008-03-22, 14:11
Solidus Solidus is offline
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You want to do a Bachelor of Arts degree...in Computer Science.

Suck it up and learn to enjoy the math. It's integral.
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Old 2008-03-22, 15:15
napoleon_complex napoleon_complex is offline
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I personally think they're worthless in science.

I think you could maybe teach high school with it, but other than that, you'd basically be looking at no prospects within that field.
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Old 2008-03-22, 21:50
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Suck it up and learn to enjoy the math. It's integral.


Pun intended? :p


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Old 2008-03-23, 04:36
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with that specific major, i think you'd want the BS degree. bite the bullet and make it through the math courses, man. you'll be glad later.

though it depends on your career plans. a BA in general is broader and if you plan on going to graduate school, might be better. but if you wanted to get a master's in a computer science field, i still think the BS would be better because you'd probably encounter that math again.
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Old 2008-03-23, 09:18
Solidus Solidus is offline
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Pun intended? :p

Oh good, someone noticed. :P
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Old 2008-03-24, 00:48
Entheogenic Entheogenic is offline
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I have a finely-tuned pun sense :)

To answer the OP's question, though, I suspect it doesn't matter all that much. Prospective employers are going to care more about your experience and aptitude than they about your letters.


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