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Is a Computer Science and Information Technology Degree the same thing?

April 23, 2010 by  
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I know Information Technology is offered through online classes and Computer Science degrees are offered through a traditional college learning setting. I was wondering if there is a difference as far as curriculum.

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5 Responses to “Is a Computer Science and Information Technology Degree the same thing?”
  1. limgrn_maria says:

    Information Technolgy is generally the user end of the software.. Computer Technologies woudl be the programmingand hardware end.

  2. agbrisco says:

    Usually no. Computer Science involves a lot of programming (different languages such as C/C++, VB.NET, etc.), study of operating systems, compilers, networks, etc.

    Information Technology, or IT for short, usually involves more of the business aspect of technology. IT Managers manage Programmers (CS people).

  3. Richard W says:

    Computer Science is usually more involved in designing/building computers and software.
    IT is running networks, security, infrastructure, etc.

  4. Siggi says:

    the Curriculum changes often…but don’t do notting on line, U wont learn what U need to no for a good job…take classes in a college setting, because U will have to network very hard to get a job later an…..and the CO will come to the campus to hire you…
    mostly if U choose and IT degree they will stick U with a tech call center job…so do it right the first time….

  5. acnexus says:

    Computer science = more programming.

    IT = more computer troubleshooting, networks, hardware and software related.

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