| If you enjoy working with computers, learning | | | | - Develop security plans |
| new programs or testing out the latest computer | | | | Because most companies use technology |
| software products, earning a computer science | | | | systems to carry out business processes and |
| degree is necessary if you want to find a well | | | | communicate with employees, customers, |
| paying job in the computer or IT field. Popular hot | | | | vendors and others, more and more companies |
| jobs you can apply for after you graduate include: | | | | are creating IT departments that employ those |
| - Database administrator | | | | who understand how networks function and how |
| - Software Support | | | | to keep them secure. Computer systems and |
| - Software engineer | | | | manufacturing companies are also looking for |
| - Computer engineer | | | | talented individuals to create new software and |
| - Interface designer | | | | hardware for consumers. |
| - Systems analyst | | | | While you earn your degree, you will be able to |
| - Computer programmer | | | | explore different fields to find one that suits your |
| - Network Administrator | | | | personality and interests. |
| Each of these careers is rewarding and necessary | | | | Choosing an Online Computer Degree Program |
| as more and more companies are in need of | | | | When looking for an online degree program, it's |
| those who can use this technology to further | | | | important to determine which direction you want |
| their businesses. | | | | to move toward in terms of your career. While |
| According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. | | | | some areas of computer science, such as |
| Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook | | | | computer programming, have seen a slow decline |
| Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, over half of all | | | | in the number of open positions since 2006, other |
| computer programmers have at least a bachelor's | | | | areas such as computer support and information |
| degree in Computer Science or related field. This | | | | security have seen an increase. |
| means that earning a computer science degree | | | | According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. |
| online will increase your chances of finding your | | | | Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook |
| dream job. | | | | Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, over the next few |
| What will you learn through an Online Computer | | | | years, computer support positions are expected |
| Degree Program? | | | | to increase by 13%. This means that you should |
| A computer science online degree will prepare you | | | | choose a program that allows you to easily find |
| for a career in IT, Computer Security or any of | | | | employment immediately upon graduation. A |
| the above positions in the same way as a | | | | computer degree online that focuses on a certain |
| traditional classroom degree. But instead of having | | | | area within computer science is best if you have |
| to go to class, rearrange your work schedule, or | | | | a particular talent in that area. You can also |
| disturb other areas of your life, you can take | | | | choose to become a generalist that specializes in |
| classes online, study at your convenience and not | | | | a number of areas. Another pointer is to ensure |
| have to worry about the added costs of parking | | | | you choose a computer science or IT program |
| or leaving work early to attend classes. | | | | from an online college that is accredited. |
| When you take online courses, you can expect to | | | | Summary |
| learn any of the following and more: | | | | Earning a degree in computer science or one of |
| - Hardware and software design | | | | the many disciplines listed above can help you |
| - Software development | | | | advance your career in one of the hottest fields |
| - Troubleshooting | | | | today. There are many opportunities for |
| - Networking | | | | employment once you graduate. While some fields |
| - Data Security | | | | as not a plentiful as others, your chances of |
| - Database management | | | | finding employment are increased if you have a |
| - Web design | | | | college degree in Computer Science or IT. |