Computer Science Department Sonoma State University.

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How much do you know about the field of computer science?

a. Nothing

b. A tiny bit

c. Some

d. A lot

e. Expert

Have you considered pursuing a major or minor in computer science?

a. Yes

b. No

Do you currently consider a career in Computer Science?

a. Not At All

b. A Little Consideration

c. Considering

d. Strongly Considering

e. I Want To Be A Computer Scientist

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Who is a Computer Scientist?

A computer scientist likes to:• solve problems• create new things• stay atop of technology

CS Classes• artificial intelligence• bioinformatics• data compression• computer game development• computer graphics• computer networking and the Internet• malware - viruses and worms• wireless networks

What do Computer Science Graduates do?

CS Graduates Become Game Programmer 3D Graphics Programmer Software Engineer Software Developer Finance Analyst Research Assistant Design Engineer Web Developer Application Developer Consultant Combine CS with interests in other fields

Biology - bioinformatics Business - commercial databases English - technical writing Law - cyberlaw & cybercrime

Computer science graduates are in greater demand than ever and can expect prosperous job and graduate school opportunities.

• 9 Of Top 50 Fastest Growing Careers For 2010-20 Are CS Related

•U.S. Department of Labor

• Top High-Paying Jobs On The Rise

•U.S. Department of Labor

•Multiple Top 10 Rankings for Job Growth and Highest Pay with Bachelor Degree:

• Best Jobs for Bachelor Degree Grads

• 4 Of The Top 100 Best Jobs Are CS Related

• U.S. News And World Report

Computer Science Career Outlook

Ways to experience more programming…

Lots of tutorials at

http://www.code.org

Sound interesting?Come By The

Computer Science Department In Darwin 116 And Make An Appointment To Talk To Advisor

Attend a CS Club Meeting

Visit www.cs.sonoma.edu

Start Learning To Code:http://www.code.org/learn/

Consider Taking CS115: (Introduction to) Programming 1

How much do you know about the field of computer science?

a. Nothing

b. A tiny bit

c. Some

d. A lot

e. Expert

Will you consider pursuing a major or minor in computer science?

a. Yes

b. No

Do you currently consider a career in Computer Science?

a. Not At All

b. A Little Consideration

c. Considering

d. Strongly Considering

e. I Want To Be A Computer Scientist

Sound interesting?Come By The

Computer Science Department In Darwin 116 And Make An Appointment To Talk To Advisor

Attend a CS Club Meeting

Visit www.cs.sonoma.edu

Start Learning To Code:http://www.code.org/learn/

Consider Taking CS115: (Introduction to) Programming 1