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by iveryc

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Hi. I am new to this forum. In hopes of joining the it workforce in 4 years, I am curious to know what would be a better route of study. I am about to enroll in college, but can't decide between 2 schools. One school is not so well known, (Western Governors University) and is offering a bachelors in information technology-software, with 10 certifications included in the degree. The certifications are:
CIW Professionial
CIW Associates
CIW Database Design Specialist
CompTIA A+ IT Technician
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Project+
CompTIA Security+
Sun Certified Programmer for the Java Platform
Sun Certified Associate for the Java Platform
Microsoft Certified Professional (based on MS 70-270 Windows XP Exam)
The other school is a well known traditional school, (Florida Tech) and is offering a bachelors in computer information systems, but without any certifications. I would appreciate any input any of you have as to which school I should choose in order to obtain a great job.

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by ksoniat

I don't really know either school, but my "gut reaction" says Fl Tech is a more widely recognized school and would show better on a resume.

I worked for the owner of a temp agency in summers through college and the owner would throw many resumes straight into the trash - I would frequently ask why as they looked "OK" to me, and "that's not a real school" would be one reason.

There are many discussions on the TR boards on whether certification vs. degree is better. The consensus seems to be all things being equal having both might break a tie, but experience is key. Do either offer an intern program? How do the courses themselves compare?

Good Luck.

by stealthwifi

Wow the owner was an idiot, hope he's out of buisness now.

Yah if it's a school that gives a degree on "life experiance" then trash it there a moron but come on.

Get the certs, they are worth more.

First buisness mistake buisness majors make - taking out a loan for $80k for "school" when no sensable loan officer would give them that loan for a house. You paid $80k for a piece of paper, get the certs man they are worht sooo much more in the tech field. They PROVE you know at least what your talking about.

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