What's a Computer Science Degree at Community College Like? | Associate's Degree

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  • @Joshua_Boaz
    @Joshua_Boaz  4 роки тому +8

    Do you guys have any more questions about a CS Degree from Community College?

    • @dougsmith6917
      @dougsmith6917 3 роки тому +2

      is an associates enough to give me a STABLE income for the rest of my life? I don't need six figures just enough to live. Or should I pursue a Bachelors?

    • @Joshua_Boaz
      @Joshua_Boaz  3 роки тому +5

      @@dougsmith6917 The nice thing about the associates is that you can transfer that into a 4 year degree, for a lot of these tech jobs, its years of experience that really help the salary range, if jobs in your area are not giving you a stable income without a 4 year, you can get the bachelors, if not, its just getting the 2 year, landing that first job, and getting afew years experience that will keep raising that salary

    • @dereckdelcid72
      @dereckdelcid72 3 роки тому

      Hey bro what do you think would be the better option an aas or an as in cs?

    • @Joshua_Boaz
      @Joshua_Boaz  3 роки тому

      @@dereckdelcid72 depends on what you want to do, an AAS is mainly meant for getting a job right after completing the 2 year as well as good for transferring too, the AS is mainly meant as a CS degree transfer, more math / theory versus more labs / coding with the AAS

    • @itsJorgeMancilla
      @itsJorgeMancilla 3 роки тому

      @@Joshua_Boaz So did you go with the AAS?

  • @fr3847
    @fr3847 3 роки тому +9

    Yo man thanks for answering everyone's questions! That's really dope of you

    • @Joshua_Boaz
      @Joshua_Boaz  3 роки тому +1

      Aye thank you, appreciate it! I try since there’s no one really making videos on this topic and I’m sure people have questions just like I did when I started

  • @olgamontenegro2543
    @olgamontenegro2543 3 роки тому +6

    I haven’t started college yet but I’m between Computer science and math, I don’t know much about computers but I know I’ll like the technicality, hands-on and even the tedious stuff. I already know I love math and teaching it as well I guess I’ll just have to take some classes and find out.

    • @lf1235
      @lf1235 3 роки тому

      Do computer science! There’s job opportunities that combine both math + tech. Also, math is heavily incorporated in the course work.

  • @akiljames83
    @akiljames83 2 роки тому +5

    Hey man, thanks for making this video, it was very insightful! I had a quick question, were you or any of your classmates able to do software engineering internships while doing the associates degree? I know they are hard to come by in general but are your legible for them, even at bigger companies? Keep up the great content :)

  • @MapleJokerRofl
    @MapleJokerRofl 2 роки тому +3

    I’m kind of confused . Because I’m applying to a cc and their computer science degree involves cal 1 , cal 2 , university physics 1 , university physics 2 , data structure and computer architecture , object oriented software dev, discrete math for computers .
    This is for an associates .

  • @sarinakumar10
    @sarinakumar10 3 роки тому +8

    I want to get AS at a community college in CS and then transfer. Right now focusing on office Assistant Certificate for now.

    • @Joshua_Boaz
      @Joshua_Boaz  3 роки тому +1

      I think thats really smart, at the end youre going to have the same degree as someone who went there all 4 years + a certificate and a lot of cost savings haha

    • @tazhossain8558
      @tazhossain8558 3 роки тому

      Are you doing office assistant certification at community college?

    • @sarinakumar10
      @sarinakumar10 3 роки тому

      Yes

    • @sarinakumar10
      @sarinakumar10 3 роки тому

      @@Joshua_Boaz I am planning to do MIS as my new major in Business Administration.

  • @acerezo22
    @acerezo22 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks this helped a lot !

    • @Joshua_Boaz
      @Joshua_Boaz  3 роки тому

      Hey no problem, im glad it helped!

  • @Streetslovepasta
    @Streetslovepasta 2 роки тому

    Thanks man I look up to you, I’m literally following the same path

    • @Joshua_Boaz
      @Joshua_Boaz  2 роки тому +1

      aye thanks bro it means a lot! you got this too , worked out really well for me doing it this way!

  • @kokiyamaguchi3104
    @kokiyamaguchi3104 3 роки тому +8

    I want to save money and transfer to the college by going to CC. Although, I'm scared to not admitted to any college after going to cc and considering going in-state school? what is your advice?

    • @Joshua_Boaz
      @Joshua_Boaz  3 роки тому +2

      Honestly I think it is easier to get into a school being a transfer student, especially a state school, my private 4 year offered a big scholarship for being a transfer student with good grades, do I dont think that is really an issue, maybe look up the 4 year school you want to get into and you can always email the people in charge of transfer students to get more info for that school

  • @jessemiller4052
    @jessemiller4052 3 роки тому +6

    I honestly want to get an associates just because I wouldn’t then have to take calc 1 and 2, if it wasn’t for that I would do a 4 year. It’s honestly pretty upsetting

    • @trevor_6620
      @trevor_6620 3 роки тому +6

      So true I’m not against taking math classes but it isn’t my biggest strength so I’m wondering if just getting a AAS will be enough for a good paying job or if companies want to see you have a BS in CS.

    • @Joshua_Boaz
      @Joshua_Boaz  3 роки тому

      I feel you there haha you could also go the BA route and only need to do calc 1, some let you get away with precalc as well, but honestly both are good options!

    • @Joshua_Boaz
      @Joshua_Boaz  3 роки тому +2

      Very true haha, you could always start off with the AAS and see how the job market will be, if it’s not the money you’re looking for, transferring with the 2 year done could be a good option too

    • @jessemiller4052
      @jessemiller4052 3 роки тому

      @@Joshua_Boaz thank you for the reply man!

    • @malwareman9443
      @malwareman9443 2 роки тому +2

      @@jessemiller4052 Or you could get experienced with your 2 year degree, and by the time you get experienced, you'll be making what you would be with a bachelor's anyways. Your choice.

  • @chasethaguwap6525
    @chasethaguwap6525 2 роки тому +2

    Hey I’m planning on going to a Community college for Computer Science and transferring later for my bachelors in Cyber Sec. Any advice?

  • @jn4198
    @jn4198 4 роки тому +11

    I currently changed my major to CS in comunity college, im really existed to start.

    • @Joshua_Boaz
      @Joshua_Boaz  4 роки тому

      Aye excited for you! Do you know what programming language you’ll be starting with?

    • @jn4198
      @jn4198 4 роки тому

      @@Joshua_Boaz probably python.

    • @Joshua_Boaz
      @Joshua_Boaz  4 роки тому +3

      That’ll be nice, that’s what I started with as well, I thought it was good to grasp the concepts at the start

    • @TheMancaveMMA
      @TheMancaveMMA 4 роки тому +1

      Guys help me! Im in Limbo in life rivht now but im a nerd ! I love computers , i really wanted to be a software engineering but my college only has CS. The linear algebra and all that math is what scares me lol. I dont mind lwarning how to code though nor do i mind practicing 100x if i have too. Any suggestions? Thx

    • @jn4198
      @jn4198 4 роки тому

      @@TheMancaveMMA do what you love, it may be hard, but the end result will be worth it, find people to study with.

  • @weirdo2746
    @weirdo2746 3 роки тому +3

    Hey man. Just stumbled across this video and it really helped a lot getting a better understanding of this. I'm currently thinking of enrolling for the CS degree but I'm not sure if it's a right fit for me. It sounds so interesting to learn but I have no prior knowledge with coding or anything

    • @Joshua_Boaz
      @Joshua_Boaz  3 роки тому

      Aye glad it helped a little at least! But totally get it, you can also just look up a few beginner tutorials on youtube, like a python one, and just play around following the project and just see if you like coding

    • @infxmous3697
      @infxmous3697 2 роки тому

      Most people coming into college for a CS degree also have no knowledge. Although I do, make sure you don’t let that stop you from getting what you want.

  • @madilynandujar163
    @madilynandujar163 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the info bro 👌👏

  • @bbstar7
    @bbstar7 3 роки тому +7

    can you get a junior dev job with just a computer science associate degree? whats the starting salary

    • @Joshua_Boaz
      @Joshua_Boaz  3 роки тому +8

      Yeah for sure! A few of my classmates who just stopped at an associates degree got jobs right after and salary would be dependent on where you live but it could still be the typical jr dev salary of 60-100k based on where you live

    • @bbstar7
      @bbstar7 3 роки тому +3

      @@Joshua_Boaz wow thats a lot

  • @tarushghai9509
    @tarushghai9509 2 роки тому +2

    Are good paying internships possible after first year in community college like they are in universities?

  • @Tech-nicallyBlack
    @Tech-nicallyBlack 2 роки тому

    I’m stuck because I just graduated from UVA with a BA in Sociology but that left me in 30k in debt and I’m not trying to do it again but I want to switch my career to something more interesting and will benefit me in the future.

  • @caro9887
    @caro9887 4 роки тому +5

    How was your experience at community college like and did you enjoy it? Do you think computer science is hard? Like what do you have to be good at to do well in computer science? Sorry for all these questions but this video was helpful since I'm thinking of going to a cc nearby. Thank you!

    • @Joshua_Boaz
      @Joshua_Boaz  4 роки тому +4

      Hey no worries! And I did really enjoy my time at CC, the class sizes were smaller which really helped with learning to code bc I could always ask the teacher / aid for help with a program and honestly just knowing where to research / how to use google will help with CS, I think learning is easy, but when you get a bug is where it gets hard, but people have had the same issues and found a solution to it!

    • @Joshua_Boaz
      @Joshua_Boaz  4 роки тому +2

      I think if CC is a good option for you, I’d do it, I feel like I learned a lot about how to code my 2 years there and am pretty confident I can be a JR dev now, but at a university you’d still be learning how coding work versus learning to code

    • @caro9887
      @caro9887 4 роки тому +1

      @@Joshua_Boaz Alright thanks!

  • @itskop7363
    @itskop7363 2 роки тому +1

    I want to become a software engineer and was thinking to getting my cs degree at a community college. You think is better option if i do that or go to a university. Rn I’m in this program called “year up “ and they basically pay you to go to school and get a internship at top tech companies. But if that doesn’t go well i want to get my ca degree.

  • @jessicas3724
    @jessicas3724 2 роки тому

    I hope you see this, but what kind of computer do you recommend? Like does it matter? And should you have a desk top and a laptop to make things easier? great video thank you very much

  • @maggiegrymes5626
    @maggiegrymes5626 3 роки тому +6

    Hi! I graduated in 2013 with a BFA in sculpture - do you think having an associate's degree in CS would be strong enough to get a job as a software engineer at an online art marketplace? I have a decade of work experience in the art industry and I am hoping that will make up for not having a BS in CS.

    • @Joshua_Boaz
      @Joshua_Boaz  3 роки тому +4

      Hey! To answer your question, I most definitely think you can! For these software dev jobs they're really looking for people who 1) can code (so practicing / showing a few projects youve worked on can help / getting the degree) and 2) work experience, which you have, that you could make the point counts as the extra 2 years that a BS would have. The big thing is just applying to positions and seeing what bites, kindof a numbers game but like I said in the video, a lot of my classmates were hired for fulltime entrylevel software engineering positions right after graduation

    • @anthonyhuerta3432
      @anthonyhuerta3432 3 роки тому

      I was wondering the same with music. This pandemic. 🤦‍♂️

    • @late2school835
      @late2school835 2 роки тому

      I would say if you have art experience and consider yourself as a creative person you should look into ux design

  • @khanmohriz9463
    @khanmohriz9463 3 роки тому +1

    Can we able to pay the fees on our own after transfering to university for bachelors or is it possible to get scholarship?

  • @slowjamz4life
    @slowjamz4life 3 роки тому +2

    what about an associates in applied science in computer systems support?

    • @Joshua_Boaz
      @Joshua_Boaz  3 роки тому

      Yeah that would be real similar to this as well, still be able to transfer or get a job after, just more classes related to sys support rather than coding!

  • @ruthieorellana1479
    @ruthieorellana1479 Рік тому

    Do you recommend for a high schooler to take dual enrollment classes or concurrent enrollment and get their associates degree coming out of HS in computer science? Is it hard for a high schooler take that much math? Are CS classes hard for a high schooler?

  • @PaoloToo
    @PaoloToo 3 роки тому +3

    Ok so im in my junior year of high school about to be finished and my thing is mostly every job is asking for a bachelors so thats why I'm concerned with this do you have any problems with getting jobs?

    • @Joshua_Boaz
      @Joshua_Boaz  3 роки тому +4

      Honestly not really, with a 2 year degree, it can be a stepping stone to transfer, but if you get some experience (either internship or building personal projects) and showing employers that you can code, getting over the hurdle of the 4 year should be all good, all it takes is landing that first job (which a lot of my classmates from my graduating class got right after, with a bit of searching) and after your time being a developer will make up for it with your years of experience

  • @gabrr3443
    @gabrr3443 4 роки тому +5

    I want to get into CS and this was usefull thank you also did you find a job for CS yet?

    • @Joshua_Boaz
      @Joshua_Boaz  4 роки тому +1

      Hey no problem! And I transferred to a 4 year after graduating from community college, but I did get a software development internship in my last semester of community college and have been there since (Sept. 2019 - now)

  • @opium6396
    @opium6396 2 роки тому

    The 4 year i want to attend in state isn't accepting AAS so would it be in my best interest to get an AS or AA. Whats the difference between AS and AA .

  • @bryanjimenez5845
    @bryanjimenez5845 2 роки тому

    Can I get a CS associates degree a work remotely from another country like in Latin America?

  • @4ltia
    @4ltia 3 роки тому +4

    Did you have any experience about computer science before going into college?

    • @Joshua_Boaz
      @Joshua_Boaz  3 роки тому +2

      No I didn’t, other than watching some intro UA-cam videos haha, with college classes they will start everyone on the same level (expect everyone to know nothing) if you have some experience, that’ll be great for the labs, but you don’t need to, that’s what the intro classes are for

  • @the_._._unknown
    @the_._._unknown 3 роки тому

    Bro can I get admission in university after doing diploma in computer science

  • @28cthedestroyer
    @28cthedestroyer 2 роки тому

    Ayee going to normandale 🤣🤣 where in Minneapolis is this?

  • @muziqostudio6771
    @muziqostudio6771 3 роки тому +1

    Can I do job with associate degree from university of people.

    • @Joshua_Boaz
      @Joshua_Boaz  3 роки тому

      You can really get any entry level job / internship (lets say you got the degree as a completed sophomore) you'd be eligible for a lot of jr level jobs, or getting an internship and working your way up from there getting that work experience

  • @ghvvstlyfrr
    @ghvvstlyfrr 3 роки тому +1

    Hello! One question, how did you transfer to a university with an AAS? wouldn't you need an AS or AA to transfer since they hold all the gen eds that you need in order to transfer?

    • @Joshua_Boaz
      @Joshua_Boaz  3 роки тому

      Hello! For my AAS, it was basically an equivalent to an AS in computer science / software development, the community college was in the Minnesota State College group so transferring the AAS would work for those colleges as the AS degree, not sure if I went out of state that all the gen eds would be counted haha

  • @LimHyungna
    @LimHyungna Рік тому

    Hi! I'm going to start the same AAS program in MCTC to make career transit. So glad I found you here cus I'm getting so confused with controversial opinions about associate degree. I'm trying to switch my career so looking for most efficient way to get into the tech job and that's why I chose CC. But a lot of people seem to transfer to uni including you and some are saying if you're already ready to commit 2years in CC it's better to go for Bachelor degree. Can you tell me what you think? My plan was just get associate and try to get a entry level job and maybe if i want proceed to Bachelors or Master (since i already have BA in different major). Is this plan sounds good to you? Any advice?

  • @lofiwithshamique
    @lofiwithshamique 3 роки тому

    new computer?! nice!

  • @TheLeader664
    @TheLeader664 3 роки тому +1

    In your opinion do you think an Associates degree in computer science can get you a Job in the tech industry? Thank you

    • @Joshua_Boaz
      @Joshua_Boaz  3 роки тому

      Yeah for sure! I got an internship for software development during my time in community college, even in my current internship, there are people who got their 2 year at the same school that I went to and are hired full time now

    • @TheLeader664
      @TheLeader664 3 роки тому +2

      @@Joshua_Boaz thank you very much this helped me a lot and inspired me to finish off my degree.

    • @Joshua_Boaz
      @Joshua_Boaz  3 роки тому

      @@TheLeader664 no problem and congrats for sure! just remember, all it takes is landing that first job and getting some experience, then the rest will be easy, even with a 2 year, later down the line

  • @liweimeng737
    @liweimeng737 3 роки тому +2

    i want to change my degree

  • @momakplayz7985
    @momakplayz7985 3 роки тому

    what programming language do you know?

    • @Joshua_Boaz
      @Joshua_Boaz  3 роки тому +2

      So far ive used Python, Java, C#, JavaScript (Angular Framework which is typescript) and just the typical html/css stuff too. Are you planning on learning as well?

  • @efazertesum2690
    @efazertesum2690 3 роки тому +1

    hi....nice video....
    Is there anyway i can contact you?

    • @Joshua_Boaz
      @Joshua_Boaz  3 роки тому

      Hey thank you! and for sure, ive got my email on my channel if you want to contact or you can just use this one too! : business.jkallagunta@gmail.com

    • @efazertesum2690
      @efazertesum2690 3 роки тому +1

      just have one question if you dont mind telling in public.....
      You did the transfer degree if i am not wrong..... So can you do any jobs while in University? I mean i amnot able to explain my question hope you get it.....if you are doing any jobs what kind of those are those? I am at 12Th grade right now....my dream is going to CC and then transfer degree.....so will i get associate degree and a bachelor degree? Can you please give me your Contact number if you dont mind?

    • @Joshua_Boaz
      @Joshua_Boaz  3 роки тому

      @@efazertesum2690 Yeah for sure, I did do the transfer degree and with that I was able to get a software developer internship while in University, with the 2 year degree you can get full time jobs as well if you want to work fulltime and do university classes when you transfer. And do you have linkedIn or something like that? I dont usually give my contact number online here

    • @efazertesum2690
      @efazertesum2690 3 роки тому

      @@Joshua_Boaz Here is my linked in,
      Will you please add me
      www.linkedin.com/in/efaz-ertesum-b2b34b1bb

  • @solomonparshad2363
    @solomonparshad2363 4 роки тому +1

    How long would it take to get my associates degree in Compsci? Especially with the whole Covid situation going on in colleges. Can i get it done in less than 2 years, maybe one and a half or maybe even one? Were the classes mostly online or in the classroom? What other gen ed courses did you have to take? Is there flexibility if you want to work a part time job in cc? Would you say the classes were difficult and how much work/hours did you put in everyday?

    • @Joshua_Boaz
      @Joshua_Boaz  4 роки тому

      Hey! So for me, it took a bit longer (5 semesters) just because I wanted to take 12ish credits a semester because I was working, but I would say average time of completion is 2 years (4 semesters) you can make it 1.5 years (3 semesters) if you did some ap classes or test out of general classes as well

    • @Joshua_Boaz
      @Joshua_Boaz  4 роки тому

      As for classes, I’d say mostly online (blended/hybrid) so maybe going in every other week, but with Covid, it seems that all my CS classes are online at Uni, but yes I worked maybe 25hrs a week and had time to get all my homework done and for homework, I’d say maybe 2 hours a day some less, some more if it was a big project

    • @solomonparshad2363
      @solomonparshad2363 4 роки тому +1

      Joshua Boaz I just have a couple more questions that I hope you don’t mind answering. Did you have the option to test out of general classes? I already took them in high school and don’t want to take them again. Im not sure if your college provides you that option or they make you take it. Also would you say your general classes were hard. Was the class work a lot? Also did you have the option of taking summer classes? And would you say the jobs prospects for someone with an associates degree in computer science is good? Would it help if I got maybe some other IT certifications?

    • @Joshua_Boaz
      @Joshua_Boaz  4 роки тому +1

      @@solomonparshad2363 Sorry for the late response, but no worries! I DID get the option to test out, so i was able to for some math / english classes which helped in taking less credits. As for the general classes, they were not hard at all, I took bio/lab, a few english / communications, and some more but the work wasnt bad for all of them, just the usual homework and the occasional essays for english. I did have the option for summer classes and I did take 2 during the summer just to lighten the amount of credits I'd have to take during the school year. I'd that an associates is good for finding a job (a few of my classmates got fulltime jobs just after at Target other companies here in MN) but if you know exactly field you want to work in, an IT Cert would be helpful and may give you an edge over someone who doesn't have it

    • @melissacharles8410
      @melissacharles8410 4 роки тому +1

      Joshua Boaz Hey I’m having a hard time at home and I am trying to basically be independent as soon as possible ( hoping to get my degree by December 2021) I am enrolled at a four year university, but I’m second guessing my decision (I’m reconsidering going to community college now). My parents don’t want me to dorm. So my only way out of this house is literally moving out. Anyways I wanted to know are start salaries for AS in CS decent? Are there ways to commit to a job position in hopes they will pay for my bachelors degree? Is it smarter to go to a four year and hope to dorm by Spring or fall semester coming up or am I better off going to community and moving out at the end of next year when my associates is completed god willing? I know this is a more personal question but I’m really in a toxic situation at home.

  • @BezzantSam
    @BezzantSam Рік тому

    Audio is trash

  • @MobileDeveloper1965
    @MobileDeveloper1965 Рік тому

    Too soft