Computer Science
| What is Computer Science? | Related Careers |
| Related Skills | Job & Internship Search Links |
| Career Planning Links | Professional Association Links |
| Miscellaneous Links | OSU Dept of Computer Science |
What is Computer Science?
According to Wikipedia, Computer Science "is the scientific and mathematical approach to computation, and specifically to the design of computing machines and processes. A computer scientist is a scientist who specialises in the theory of computation and the design of computers."
Computer Science - What Can I Do with This Degree? pdf - lists the industry areas, employers, and strategies for using your degree.
Related Careers
| Accountant | Econometrician | Pollution Meterologist |
| Actuary | Economist | Production Manager |
| Aerospace Engineer | EDP Auditor | Production Support Specialist |
| Air Traffic Controller | Employee Relations Specialist | Psychometrician |
| Applications Programmer | Engineer | Public Health Statistician |
| Applied Science Technologist | Engineering Lab Technician | Purchasing/Contract Agent |
| Artificial Intelligence Programmer | Environmental Technologist | Quality Assurance Analyst |
| Astronomer | Estate Planner | Rate Analyst |
| Niometrician | External Auditor | Research Analyst |
| Commodity Manager | Financial Consultant | Risk Analyst |
| Compensation/Benefits Admin | Financial Manager | Robotics Programmer |
| Computer Consultant | Hydro Geologist | Satellite Communications Specialist |
| Computer Engineer | Hydrologist | Software Development Specialist |
| Computer Facilities Manager | Information Scientist | Software Engineer |
| Computer Installation & Test Specialist | Inventory Control Specialist | Software Support Specialist |
| Computer Marketing/Sales Rep | Investment Banker | Statistician |
| Computer Programmer | Investment Manager | Systems Analyst |
| Computer Scientist | ISO 2000 Specialist | Systems Engineer |
| Computer-Aided Design Tech | Market Research Analyst | Systems Programmer |
| Consumer Loan/Credit Office Contract | Mathematician | Teacher: Science/Math/Computers |
| Contract Admin | Media Buyer | Technical Support Rep |
| Cost Estimator/Analyst | Meteorologist | Technical Writer |
| Cryptographer/Cryptologist | Mortgage Resercher | Transportation Planner |
| Data Control Admin | Network Programmer | Treasury Management Specialist |
| Data Processing Manager | Numerical Analyst | Underwriter |
| Database Manager | Operation Research Analyst | Urban Planner |
| Demographer | Physicist | Value Engineer |
| Weight Analyst |
Related Skills
| Abstract & Formal Reasoning | Programming Language Concepts |
| Knowledge of Operating Systems | Multi-tasking |
| Testing | Analyzing |
| Mathematical Skills | Problem-solving |
| Organizing/Simplifying | Logical Thinking |
| Detail-oriented | Thoroughness |
| Work Idependently & in Teams | Advanced Quantitative Abilities |
| Statistical Analysis | Designing Systems |
| Written & Oral Communication Skills | marketing Concepts |
| Research | Classifying/Systemizing |
| Efficiency | Systematic |
| Critical Thinking | JavaScript |
Job & Internship Search Links
USAJobs.gov - check out the Students and Recent Grads section and the Federal Jobs by College Major for a listing of job titles related to your major.
Computerworld - IT job search
Tech-Centric - Recruiting services for technology professionals
Computer Jobs - lists professional positions in the computer industry nationwide
Telecommuting Jobs - lists professional positions for programmers
Computerwork.com (lists professional positions in the field of information technology)
Dice (lists professional positions in information technology, engineering, and technical fields)
ITtalents.com (recruits and places MIS and IT professionals, with a "Student Recruiting Link" provided)
Creative Hotlist (graphic and web design)
Society for Technical Communication
Career Planning Links
Occupational Outlook Handbook - the following links also provide a summary of the career, what they do, the work environment, how to become one, the job outlook, similar occupations and contacts for more information.
- Average Pay - Computer Programmer
- Average Pay - Computer Systems Analyst
- Average Pay - Software Developer
Careers in Computers This is to help guide people in the right to direction to finding a job that may work for them based on location and their knowledge with computers
What Can I do with a Major in Computer Science? - CareerThoughts.com has a similar page to this one, which includes career options, expected salary, and job outlook information.
Computer Science Career Center
Careers in Science and Engineering
Professional Association Links
Association for Computing Machinery Delivers resources that advance computing as a science and a profession
Computer Society Learn about the specific goals of the Education Activities Board (EAB) and how they evaluate education activites in the computer field at all levels
The Professional Association for Design Provides information on the AIGA, the professional association for design, and what it is they do
Association for Women in Computing
The Computing Research Association
SIAM: Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
Miscellaneous Links
Opportunities to Get Involved & Gain Experience
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