Need some advice or so on my career..

Hey guys, right now I am in 3rd quarter at a 2 yr comm. tech. accredited school for Network Specialist diploma(cause need 46 credits to switch to degree) Their highest degree is AAS. I was wondering after I graduate from 2 yr college with AAS degree that when I go to a 4yr college that is about 30 mins away but count 2yr college credits as tech credits if I can move to a Computer Science degree? It says at the 4yr school that for their AAS degree in computer networking you can transfer to a BAS in Technology Management.

Reason im wondering is cause networking isnt seem like its my thing yet im kinda interested in it..problem is...to get into 4yr school or daltonstate.edu I would haft to work 3 years after 2yr school to try and get a bachelors?

Also, other reason is because im seeming to get interested in programming like C++...just seems cool to me.

Can't hurt to get a job and have them pay for the rest of your education if you can, will take longer tho ..

Ask yourself. You have all the information you need.

Have you actually created anything of consequence with C++?

The thing is, im not so sure I want to continue in networking after the 2yr school. I was hoping that where I am now to just finish with the networking AAS degree then move to the 4yr school for Bachelors in Computer Science instead of going for a BAS in Technology management that they have for the transer of networking degree. Can I still do that?

With C++...over past couple years I always go back to websites like cplusplus.com...cprogramming.com just to look around and look at all the codes and seeing what you can make with coding and it seems more interesting to me than networking.But creating anything other than the output to screen...nope

OK, you're looking for assistance with your career from people all over the world who don't necessarily know your education system, I think you'd be best served having a chat with career guidance counsellors, and maybe some undergrads from both institutions.

It's be an awful pain in the 'nads to find that the info you got here, that steered you in a particular direction, was incomplete because of omissions on the part of the respondents, or even information you put out as complete.

Just my €0.02

You're effed. The employers you're looking for can see at a glance that you're the last thing they need.

Try actually programming a bit before you decide it's your thang. Chances are it's not... chances are even higher it's not C++. That language is a bitch and not for beginners in my opinion.

I don't know about C++ not being for beginners. It depends on the person I think. I know lots of people who got their start with C++. My highschool gave programming courses in C++. It may depend on how you want to tackle it. Learning C++ first, almost every OO language afterwards seems easy. That does point to C++ being more difficult, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's too difficult.

Perhaps pick up an intro to programming course as an elective if your school has one and really see if it's something you could be interested in. Also, you may pay a visit to the school you wish to go to and have a chat with the advisor for the major you're interested in. Their job is to help students and student prospects so I would think they'd be more than happy to have a discussion with you. If they're not in their office for the Summer, send them an email. Ask them if they're in their office at any point in the Summer because you'd like to ask them some questions. If not, ask them via email.

I was thinking more about my own experience, andy; when you start at 14 you might not have the logic skills necessary for a language like C++. Takes a while to develop it.

Well sorry guys but whole point was that I am leaning towards a Computer Science Degree rather than a degree towards networking (Bachelors wise) and just seeing if anyone knew if after grad with a AAS in networking if its possible.

Noone's trying to bash you, we're just suggesting you talk to those around who know the structure of your course, and proposed course and whether it's gonna get you where you want to be, that's all

Anything's possible, but it's about the timeline you wish to follow, is it quickest to market, or what?

Im just trying to figure out what in IT I want to do in my life.Is their a way to further on in networking and end up getting a minor in programming or something like that?

I think the general pattern is this

1) Go to college
2) Get a degree
3) Get a job with said degree
4) Switch a year or two later
5) In ten years, look back and say, 'Holy **** - my job has nothing to do with my degree and I never thought I'd be doing this.' Hopefully add 'But I like it.'

My point is you might be going towards a goal now but it'll become somewhat irrelevant later assuming you get a job and make some connections.

Which you can't possibly know yourself, but it's very true.

I dunno man, ten years ago I had no idea what the hell I'd be doing now.