<p>Computer Engineering is 50% Computer Science and 50% Electrical Engineering. But if I was to double major in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, wouldn't I cover all three fields then? The way I see it, since Computer Engineering is 50% of each, if I get the 100% of both, then I shall have all three fields covered. Please provide feedback on this.</p>
<p>The issue is that if you wanted to go into CompE, there is no need taking EE courses that has no relation to CompE. I don’t know enough about EE courses to determine which ones are “cross-listed” with computer science. I would say take as many cross-listed courses (courses in both EE and CS depts) and achieve a “dual major” (2 majors with same number of credits for 1 degree) instead of a double-major (2 degrees and probably 30 more credits).</p>
<p>I understand what you are saying, but I am not sure what I want to do. I just know I want something within the Computer aspect. Therefore I was wondering if I covered all the areas, then I would be able to know which to choose, and be able to either whenever the option arose. Since there is a wide overlap between the two, it won’t take as long as a double major intends to take. Since I stated I just want something to do with Computers but I don’t know if its software or hardware, would it be recommended to double with CS/CE instead of CS/EE?</p>
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<p>Ahhh, you are getting warmer.</p>
<p>Probably the first thing is to decide if you want to go into software or hardware or both.</p>
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<li>If software only…a CS only major is the better route</li>
<li>If hardware only…a CompE only major is the better route</li>
<li>If both…probably a CompE major with some CS software courses as electives</li>
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<p>Now let’s say I want both or a route into telecommunication engineering. Hypothetically speaking. Then which path would be considered the best route. As I see it currently, CE/CS is the best route to understand every aspect of Computers.</p>
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<p>Even that area can be broken into a hardware side and a software side. Also, networks (telecommunications) can also get into a mathematical side using number theory and/or cryptology/error-correcting codes.</p>
<p>What is best to do is once you identify your desired technical emphasis, you start taking the courses for that emphasis/specialty. It just may be that you end up liking the software side of telecom. Still, you take the courses for that specialty and quite frankly, you probably will not know that until at least junior year in college.</p>
<p>Alright now its sounding a bit better. I was thinking of taking the 3-2 engineering program. With this program I will be able to major in both Computer Science and Computer Engineering and get the full aspect of both majors. Then from there I can choose where to go with Computers. Also if I would like I could do my masters in Telecommunications. What do you think?</p>
<p>How CS, EE, CE, ECE, EECS degree programs are structured depends on the school. Without specifying the schools you are considering, you will only get the most general of answers.</p>
<p>Some schools offer an EECS or ECE degree program that gives a lot of free choice in which junior and senior level EE and CS courses that you can choose, while other schools offer EE, CS, and/or CE degree programs with relatively large lists of specified courses.</p>
<p>Well, I was actually seeking general answers because I have not made up my mind yet about which school. Currently I am thinking about completing my Computer Science at Queens College, and then go off to pursue my Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering in either Columbia or City College.</p>
<p>I would not think about a major for a Masters just yet because you never know what your interests will be once you are a junior/senior. Also, you may end up going to grad school after working a few years and may want to specialize in the area that you have been working in.</p>
<p>Yes of course, but I have considered Masters ahead of time, just in case. As time goes on, the mind will change, but better for the mind to change with something to work with, than from nothing or no future intentions.</p>
<p>In that case, a MS in Telecom is a good path. Frankly, you can specialize in Telecom without double-majoring and take all of your Telecom course electives within a CS or CompE program.</p>
<p>now when I go to columbia or city college, should I major in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering?</p>
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This should help…
[Computer</a> Engineering Program | SEAS Bulletin](<a href=“http://bulletin.engineering.columbia.edu/computer-engineering-program]Computer”>http://bulletin.engineering.columbia.edu/computer-engineering-program)
[Computer</a> Engineering](<a href=“http://www1.ccny.cuny.edu/prospective/gsoe/computer_engr/index.cfm]Computer”>http://www1.ccny.cuny.edu/prospective/gsoe/computer_engr/index.cfm)</p>
<p>Seems like you can declare CompE as a major for each, although Columbia says that the EE department manages the CompE majors.</p>
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<p>No. It does not work that way.</p>
<p>Actually based on the links you have posted, I have read that Computer Engineering is covered by both Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. It seems as though I should pick CE over EE, but still I am not sure.</p>
<p>So then since I am covering the CS in Queens College, which would be recommended, EE or CE? Please provide feedback.</p>