WGU Computer Science vs Software Engineering - Tough Decision?

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Are you having a hard time deciding between Computer Science and Software Engineering? You want to become a Software Engineer yet you have read both of these degrees lead to that path. So, which one is right for you? In this video we discuss some of the differences and catalysts of both degrees, and do some comparisons. WGU (Western Governors University) is a terrific school that offers these degrees and both have fantastic curriculums to prepare you for the workforce. The WGU Computer Science and WGU Software Engineer degrees are both top tier degrees to land you that six figure salary.

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WGU Transfer Spreadsheets:

WGU Computer Science:

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How to get a job as a Software Engineer:

1) Get the WGU Computer Science or WGU Software Engineer degree

2) Grind Leetcode and solve 100ish problems, for Leetcode help, there is plenty of resources everywhere. The reason you want to solve Leetcode problems is to pass an interview.

3) Take the Meta Front-End Developer Course at Coursera. This will give you everything you need to know to start working as a Software Engineer.

4) Network. Make a LinkedIn and preferably an actual website. Put some projects you did from WGU or other projects you did outside of WGU related to your degree. Put your resume on LinkedIn/Website. Message recruiters after each application.

5) Try to land an internship.

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[EmpireOfNerds]

I’m doing the Software Engineering degree at WGU. While I love learning CS, I think SWE checks all boxes to become job ready in a reasonable time frame.

[Hongriki]

I vote for the software engineering degree mainly because it's easier. Ultimately, I believe that the degree won't matter as much to most employers. Your experience, soft skills, and contributions will speak louder.

[dimples]

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[CameronSillsWebDev]

If you were going to do the SE track, would you choose the C# path or the Java path?

[JDMorris]

As someone who despises math, the lack of discrete math and Calc in the SWE program make it a no brainer for me. It's also the only SWE program of its kind in that respect based on my research.

[josephbaker]

The degree title doesn’t make a difference to employees. Software Engineering just sounds more impressive imo. It has engineering in the title, it’s a no-brainer.

[berrycrawford]

Three questions if you don't mind: 1) Have you found a SWE job with your TESU CS degree? 2) How hard is the TESU Liberal Arts Capstone? 3) If you took Operating Systems at TESU, are the tests hard?

[iranalvarez]

I’m the person that’ll change their mind one day I want to get a software engineering job the next it’s comp networking, the list goes on. This makes me definitely stuck between making a choice between the two mainly because of the math portion in the CS degree

[DallasFort]

Do one between cybersecurity vs cloud computing from WGU please

[SGLearn]

Question: would a BS in SE and later a M in CS would be practical and allows the flexibility to move around different areas of tech? Is my ambition to fulfill both levels of a degree.

[VictorMartinez-zfdt]

DSA2 is in python and Intro to AI is also in python.

[AMSPORTS]

Computer Science of course, because you can get nearly any type of tech job with it.

[اختصاصيتأهيل]

Can you please make a video about which computer science courses at WGU have proctored exams and which ones do not?

[lumib]

Hello can you make a video on how to prepare for interviews and code/projects etc.. to study. And also the CS degree at WGU its ABET accredited if that is something you consider important. Thanks 🙏🏻 for the great video.