[nfbcs] Computer Science Career Questions

[david hertweck]

I have a BA in math and a ms in CS.  As far as math in CS I use a lot but I 
write control systems for sirgical  devices, so a lot of closed loop 
controls.  In my mind one needs to know if they want to go into one   off 
several paths.
1. system admin
2. user support
3 sales IE FAE
4. aplication design.

I agree with all who replied is to do projects and gain experence.
I got started by doing projects on my own IE writing a game, creating a web 
sight.  So find a topic that intrests you and give it a try.

Another thing is to find an editor that you like and get good using it.  If 
you can do this before you have a class to create code then this is one step 
out of the way.





-----Original Message----- 
From: Robert Spangler via nfbcs
Sent: Monday, January 04, 2016 1:49 PM
To: nfbcs at nfbnet.org
Cc: Robert Spangler
Subject: [nfbcs] Computer Science Career Questions

Hello!



So I am considering going back to school.  Here in Dayton, at Wright State
University, there are BA and BS programs in Computer Science.  I am
considering the BA program as it seems to have less high level math
requirements and I feel will allow me to focus more on computer-related
material instead of becoming frustrated with difficult math concepts which I
feel won't really help me anyways.



I'm basically looking for opinions.  I didn't study computer science my
first time around in college because I was intimidated by the math and I
kind of took the easy way out.  In regards to careers in computer science
and being blind, is there any specific advice from which I could benefit?
In what types of computer science careers are blind people employed?  I
think my interests revolve more around networking, computer maintenance,
installing operating systems-basic IT stuff-more than hardcore programming.
Is there anything about which I should be aware relative to blindness when
going into this field?  I've always just done what I wanted without even
considering being blind but I just thought it would be best to ask.  A lot
of IT jobs are using remote access solutions to help coworkers with
computer-related issues.  I'm thinking that most of these are not accessible
with screen reading technology.  What are the workarounds?  This is the main
issue I can think of off the top of my head.



Thanks and I'm looking forward to your input!



Robert



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