Show i There are Several Types of Computers t Computer Majors 7 By Sarah Smith 1 Academic and Career Advisor I wanna learn computers How many of you have made this statement statement statement state state- ment to an advisor If you have usually we ask you Which computer major are you interested in But often students are confused about the different computer majors that are available at the college Our CIS major is about computer computer computer com com- puter programming which is more software Programmers write modify and maintain step-by- step step instructions for computers These programs written in a special computer language tell the computer exactly what it must do to solve a problem Often a year two-year associate of applied science degree is sufficient to be marketable in computer programming CS is the more hardware- hardware oriented major meaning that computer computer computer com com- puter scientists analysts troubleshoot troubleshoot troubleshoot trouble- trouble shoot and diagnose problems in the actual computer systems A strong math background is re required required required re- re for successful completion of this major Plan on entering a four- four year university for a bachelors bachelor's degree degree degree de de- de- de gree after completion of your associate associate associate as as- of science degree in computer science OIS is the office or clerical part of computer use Some Sorro of the courses in OIS deal with word processing spreadsheets data entry secretarial bookkeeping office management and desktop publishing Even if a student does not complete complete complete com com- a certificate or degree in OIS gaining keyboarding word processing windows applications and spreadsheet skills will add immeasurably immeasurably immeasurably im im- im- im measurably to your marketability since most careers require some of of- fice clerical use of computers For students who desire training that is less time consuming the Skills Center offers good altern ati a- a ti tives ves It offers programs in data entry general level entry-level office and clerical skills PC specialist network technician computer LAN ogy technician electronic assembly assembly assembly as as- of computer boards and other equipment and electronic equipment installation and repair If you enjoy the smell vision and touch of computers explore the possibilities possibilities possibilities pos pos- that I have mentioned You might find a career that will change your professional life Contact the Career Information Center or Advising Advising Advising Advis Advis- ing Center for more information or a referral |