<p>Does anyone know how much the cs games differs from the regular cs major?
Does the cs games major take less cs classes and more game dev glasses?</p>
<p>You can find major requirements here:
<a href=“http://www.usc.edu/dept/publications/cat2011/schools/engineering/computer_science/undergraduate.html[/url]”>http://www.usc.edu/dept/publications/cat2011/schools/engineering/computer_science/undergraduate.html</a></p>
<p>ok so from what I see, the core cs classes are the same, the only difference is that the regular CS has electrical engineering. </p>
<p>So then why do people say that it’s not a good idea to do game development-based degrees because it’s not as marketable as regular cs? judging by the requirements on that link, they take the same exact core courses. And I don’t play on doing electrical engineering. So I just don’t understand why game-based degrees aren’t as good?</p>
<p>A computer science degree on your resume gives you a broader choice of jobs. What if you no longer wanted to do gaming but still wanted a job in the computer field? You can get a job in games just fine with a regular CS degree</p>
<p>The number of good computer gaming jobs is limited. Still, after looking at the two programs, I don’t think you’d be at a disadvantage with a cs games degree. As long as you know how to program, you’ll be ok. Knowing computer graphics certainly doesn’t hurt.</p>
<p>Just realize that after a few years, you’ll almost certainly end up working as a non-game programmer.</p>