<p>I am a high school senior and have interest in computer science (as a possible major) but am very much undecided. Is the computer science major in WCAS or in the McCormick Engineering school? It is listed in WCAS but the link takes me to McCormick. Maybe people in both schools can major in it?</p>
<p>Also I am a female and was curious what the male/female ratio was in that major, for people who declare it from WCAS. </p>
<p>My son is a junior in WCAS and is a computer science major. The answer is that you can get a CS major from either school. Each college has its own requirements, both for the school and for the major. Take a look at both versions and see which sounds more interesting to you. </p>
<p>I do not know the male to female ratio for the major. </p>
<p>Male/female ratio is very high (female/male ratio is low) for the major from either school. This demographic is common among CS departments at many universities. The ratio however should not impact your decision on whether to pursue the major! In my opinion, the field of computer science would benefit greatly if more women pursued it. </p>
<p>The core computer science courses will be mostly the same whether you come from WCAS or McCormick, but McCormick will require additional basic engineering courses that WCAS will not.</p>
<p>Ha. Good point on the ratio question. Thanks for clarifying about the schools and the major. </p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>Hi! I know this thread is a little old, but just for any future people who see this post I thought I should give some additional information. </p>
<p>I am a female computer science major in McCormick.</p>
<p>The requirements for the major are the same in WCAS and McCormick. The biggest difference is that if you take the major in Weinberg you have to complete all the school’s liberal arts requirements and in McCormick you have to complete the the school’s engineering core requirements. The actual courses you have to complete the major are the same. It just depends what kind of background you want. In Weinberg, required course include a 2 year language requirement, 12 distro courses, and 2 writing seminars. In McCormick, you have the engineering analysis sequence, basic math courses, basic science courses, and basic engineering courses as well as a two quarter design course. </p>
<p>As far as ratio:</p>
<p>Guys outnumber girls but not enough that I have felt a huge difference in my learning experience. I do have a decent number of girl friends that are also majoring in comp sci. Just letting you know that personally before coming here I was actually really scared of the ratio being a problem. Being here, I found that my worries were pointless. The ratio really doesn’t matter. </p>