[olug] [OT] IT degrees

[Kevin]

I would count my Computer Network Systems degree(Assoc) from ITT as
helping a lot. However, a degree from John's Degrees Online University
probably wouldn't help so much. In short, accreditation would matter
more to me than online/offline would. However, I'd check with a school
guidance counselor for a better source. Highschool, that way you don't
get any "hidden interests". Or better yet, call up a few companies who
do hiring and ask them what their opinion is.

On Thu, Apr 2, 2009 at 17:14, Phil Brutsche <phil at brutsche.us> wrote:
> If you're gonna be a programmer (C, C#, C++, Java, whatever) then a CS
> degree is a must-have.
>
> For general sysadmin work - regardless of OS - I say a CS degree won't
> help you over someone who has (say) Math, History, English,
> Communications, whatever as a degree. None of those has any bearing on
> your skill with a Cisco router or a web server of some kind. Experience
> and the certification tracks are far more important.
>
> Jason Zeisler wrote:
>> What do you guys, especially those of you who have/are involved in
>> hiring, think of on line tech degrees? I would love to get a job as an *nix
>> administrator or programmer and I am looking on continuing my education with
>> an online computer science degree. Any words of wisdom?
>
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> Phil Brutsche
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