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2. What you can do with a Degree in… Computer Information Science

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8. Relevant skills and EXPERIENCE will be helpful

10. Four Major Fields of Computer Information science

11. Working Conditions: Most work 40 hours a week Additional hours may be required Some employees may be required to be “on call” Work in well-lighted, comfortable offices or computer laboratories May be able to perform their duties from remote locations Reducing or eliminating the need to travel to the customer’s workplace Those who work for third-party support firms often are away from their offices, spending considerable time working at a client's location.

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13. Computer Programming

14. Significant PointsComputer Programming Computer programmerswrite programs Programmers converts designs into a logical series of instructions that the computer can follow They code these instructions in a programming language

15. Computer software engineers and computer programmers held 1.3 millionjobs in 2008 About 426,700 were computer programmers 32% were employed in computer systems design About 48,200 were self-employed Best Opportunities Bachelor’s Degree Certifications Technology Employment: Computer Programmers

16. What is my earning Potential?Computer programming For a more detailed view of the salaries in your area visit www.salary.com

17. Job OutlookComputer Programming Employment of computer programmers is expected to decline by 3% from 2008 to 2018. Need will still exist local programmers who understand an employer's programming requirements Trend in domestic sourcing Contracting with programmers in low-cost areas of the United States Obtaining vendor-specific or language-specific certification also can provide a competitive edge.

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19. Networking

20. Significant PointsComputer Networking Network architects or network engineers Design computer networks Network and computer systems administrators Design, install, support computer systems Systems administrators Maintain system efficiency

21. Employment:Computer Networking Computer network, systems, and database administrators held about 961,200 jobs in 2008 339,500 were network and computer systems administrators 120,400 were database administrators 292,000 were network and data communications analysts 209,300 were classified as “computer specialists, all other,” a residual category

22. WHAT I$MY EARNING POTENTIAL? Computer Networking For a more detailed view of the salaries in your area visit www.salary.com

23. Job OutlookComputer Networking Employment is expected to grow by 30% from 2008 to 2018!! About 286,600 new jobs will be added Why? More data to store Changing IT technology Growing reliance on wireless networks Workers with knowledge of information security also will be in demand, as computer networks transmit an increasing amount of sensitive data.

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25. Web Administrationand Development

26. Significant PointsWeb Administration and Development Web developers create websites Identify a site’s users and oversee its production and implementation Use Web development software to integrate databases and other information systems Webmasters or Web administrators maintain web sites Oversee availability, speed of access, and approve the content of the site Collect and analyze data on activity and patterns

27. Job OutlookWeb Administration and Development Demand for Web administrators and Web developers will be strong More workers will be needed to accommodate Increasing amount of data sent over the Internet Growing number of Internet users As the number and variety of web based services expands, Web administrators and developers will continue to see employment growth.

28. Employment & Salary: Web Administration and Development Web Administration and Development is included in the Computer Networking classification

29. Significant PointsComputer Support Computer support specialists Technical assistance, support, and advice Technical support specialists Respond to inquiries from computer users run diagnostics to resolve problems Help-desk technicians Respond to customers looking for help with computer problems

30. EmploymentComputer Support Computer support specialists held about 565,700 jobs in 2008 18% computer systems design and related services Additional areas of employment Administrative and support services companies Financial institutions Insurance companies Government agencies Educational institutions Software publishers Telecommunications organizations Healthcare organizations

31. WHAT I$ MY EARNING POTENTIAL? Computer Support For a more detailed view of the salaries in your area visit www.salary.com

32. Job OutlookComputer Support Employment is expected to grow by 14% from 2008 to 2018!! Why? Growing technology + greater number of issues = need for more specialists Businesses will demand greater levels of support, as IT becomes essential in the business environment Those who possess a bachelor’s degree, relevant technical and communication skills, and previous work experience should have even better opportunities than applicants with an associate degree or professional certification.

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34. Computer Information Science

35. How can I Separate Myself From Other Candidates? College degree and certification Certifications Offered through product vendors, computer associations, and other training institutions Employers regard these certifications as the industry standard Some companies may require certification Because technology changes rapidly, computer specialists must continue to acquire the latest skills

36. http://www.asis.org - The American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) www.acm.org - Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) http://www.computer/education/careers.htm - IEEE Computer Society http://www.icca.org/ - Independent Computer Consultants Association (ICCA) http://www.ieee.org - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) Professional Association Information

37. Websites for Additional Information and Resources The League of Professional System Administrators, 15000 Commerce Pkwy., Suite C, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054. Internet: http://www.lopsa.org Data Management International, 19239 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. #132, Lutz, FL 33548. Internet: http://www.dama.org Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), 2 Penn Plaza, Suite 701, New York, NY 10121-0701. Internet: http://computingcareers.acm.org Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Computer Society, Headquarters Office, 2001 L St. NW., Suite 700 Washington, DC 20036-4910. Internet: http://www.computer.org National Workforce Center for Emerging Technologies, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE., Bellevue, WA 98007. Internet: http://www.nwcet.org University of Washington Computer Science and Engineering Department, AC101 Paul G. Allen Center, Box 352350, 185 Stevens Way, Seattle, WA 98195-2350. Internet: http://www.cs.washington.edu/WhyCSE National Center for Women and Information Technology, University of Colorado, Campus Box 322 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309-0322. Internet: http://www.ncwit.org

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