Mar 29, 2024  
2020-21 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-21 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CS 210 Career Development for Computer Science


(2 credits)
This course introduces to students the wide career choices in the field of computer science and equips them with industry knowledge and skills needed to obtain internships and jobs. 

Topics to be covered include:

Occupational specialties in computer science in industry, software development, web/user-interface design, Data Analysis, database administration, gaming, graphics, cybersecurity-related areas, such as system/network administration, forensic computer analysis, and writing/configuring secure software.

Essentials of the career management and the job search process, such as resumes, LinkedIn, searching internship and job ads, interviewing skills, and networking skills. The importance of obtaining internships and summer jobs.

Students are required to attend important OCE events like career fairs and mock interviews, along with using OCE software. Professionals working in the field of computer science will visit the classroom as guest speakers and interviewers.