<p>I'm going to the University of Michigan for Computer Science in the Fall (LSA at the moment, not the College of Engineering) and I am contemplating on whether or not I should try to transfer to the CoE... I would just like to know the differences in terms of employment outlook and grad school outlook between just getting a BS in LSA or a BSEng. in CoE.</p>
<p>Thanks in advance errbody!</p>
<p>Nobody?? I could use some help seeing as though the advisors for CoE aren’t responding to my emails and I need to figure out whether or not I want to go for the BSE by Sep. 5th and get my books accordingly</p>
<p>You still have several weeks so I’m sure they’ll get back to you. Honestly, it seems quite confusing…not sure why they bother having a BS degree in computer science from two different colleges.</p>
<p>Choose the Path That’s Right For You
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science offers two program paths to a degree in Computer Science. One is through the LSA College and the other is through the College of Engineering.</p>
<p>The concentration/program requirements are almost exactly the same for both programs (Computer Science-LSA and Computer Science -Engr). </p>
<p>Computer Science Requirements (CS-LSA and CS-Engr): </p>
<p>Identical Core Computer Science requirements
Identical Major Design Experience requirement
Identical Upper Level Elective requirement
Slight difference in Flexible Technical Elective hours and list
Declares of both Computer Science-LSA and Computer Science-Engr have availability to the following Resources:</p>
<p>Engineering Resource Center (assists with all aspects of internships and job placement)
CAEN computer account
The differences are in the general requirements required of all LSA or College of Engineering students in order to get a degree from their respective college.</p>
<p>Differences:</p>
<p>Total Number of Credits Required
◦LSA requires 120 credits
◦Engineering requires 128 credits
Name of Degree Earned
◦LSA degree is a Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
◦Engineering degree is a Bachelor of Science Engineering (Computer Science)
Double Majors
◦LSA students can more easily double-major with other LSA departments
◦Engineering students can more easily dual with other Engineering programs
These are general comparisons. For more information about the specific requirements in each college, please consult the College of LSA Bulletin and the LSA Advising Center or the College of Engineering Bulletin and the Engineering Advising Center.</p>
<p>Please feel free to reference both of the Program Guides provided below for details about requirements. You will notice that much of the program information is identical.</p>
<p>Computer Science-ENGR </p>
<p>Computer Science-LSA </p>
<p>If you still have questions about which program is best for you, please feel free to contact the EECS Undergraduate Advising Office and set up an appointment with an Advisor!</p>
<p>Differences? Compare curriculum requirements for each to see what fits your interests better.</p>
<p>If the CS courses included in each major are the same, it is unlikely that employers or graduate schools will care that much about the difference. It is possible that one major may be ABET-accredited and the other not, but that (or the Professional Engineer licensing that it is helpful for) is unlikely to be a factor in CS employment.</p>
<p>Berkeley has a Computer Science major in its College of Letters and Science and an Electrical Engineering and Computer Science major in its College of Engineering. Here are the career survey results for each (keep in mind that some EECS majors emphasize EE rather than CS, although CS is a popular emphasis within EECS):</p>
<p><a href=“https://career.berkeley.edu/Major/CompSci.stm[/url]”>https://career.berkeley.edu/Major/CompSci.stm</a>
<a href=“https://career.berkeley.edu/Major/EECS.stm[/url]”>https://career.berkeley.edu/Major/EECS.stm</a></p>
<p>Michigan’s career survey is apparently done by division:</p>
<p>Engineering: [Michigan</a> Engineering | Salary Information and Surveys](<a href=“http://career.engin.umich.edu/salary/index.html]Michigan”>http://career.engin.umich.edu/salary/index.html)
LSA (no by-major information): [UM</a> :: The Career Center :: Parents :: First Destination Profile](<a href=“http://www.careercenter.umich.edu/parents/firstdestination.html]UM”>http://www.careercenter.umich.edu/parents/firstdestination.html)</p>
<p>There is no difference in employment prospects. They are almost exactly the same thing. </p>
<p>If you are considering a dual major, it might effect which you want to do. For instance, if you wanted to do dual CS/CE you should be in CoE. If you want to do a dual CS/Math then be in LSA.</p>
<p>CS-LSA students get access to the Engineering recruitment website.</p>