So first off, I plan on being a Computer Engineer. And I just got accepted to a college (yay!), but it’s more of a backup college (a college that doesn’t have Computer Eng.) And the only two good colleges in my state with CompEng. are GA Tech and Mercer. And I’ve applied to both, but I’m not sure I’ll get in either.
So here’s a hypothetical, let’s say that they both reject me and I go to my backup college. How should I list my major? Just Engineering, General and then transfer to GA Tech (better choice than Mercer) and switch to ComputerEngineering? Or should I list myself as undecided and transfer? Or should I list my self as Computer Science and transfer?
And would it be reasonable for me to transfer after one year at my backup college or two?
None of this will matter if either accepts me, but I just want a contingency plan.
I can’t give you any advice on this, but I will suggest that you apply to other colleges (both backup and the others). I’m sure you may find a good school with Computer Engineering!
What is the backup school? Does it have computer science with hardware offerings (digital design, computer architecture and design) and/or electrical engineering with computer-related offerings (integrated circuits, digital design, computer architecture and design)?
Georgia Southern. All they offer that is remotely related to CompEngineering is Electrical Engineering General. What I think I should do is just take prerequisites, like History, Pre-Calc, Composition, there and list myself as Electrical and then transfer and change to Computer. Is that good?
Check with the schools you are thinking of transferring to. My guess is not a great idea, without taking any engineering or CS courses you haven’t shown them anything that lets them judge your ability in the major.
Also are you clear on what people with a degree in CompEng do and have reasons why you want that degree and not one in CS?
I know exactly what they both do. Software isn’t my favorite thing in the world but I recognize it as a necessary ‘evil’ (a small one at that) or all Engineers. I prefer hardware.
Ga Tech has very exact transfer rules. You must have every single course they require or transfer won’t be accepted. And Ga Tech is particular about the way they want calculus to be taught, so check that out carefully.
When you transfer in to Ga Tech, you must declare a major, and you are not allowed to change that major. So be sure of what you want.
Have you checked out (formerly Southern Polytechnic Univ Marietta) that is now part of Kennesaw State University? They have some ABET certified programs and it would most likely be a step up from Ga Southern.
If you go to Georgia Southern, couldn’t you major in CS or EE, but include the following courses in your schedule?
CSCI 3231 Logic Circuits and Microprocessor
CSCI 3232 System Software
CSCI 5331 Computer Architechure
ENGR 2332 Introduction to Computer Engineering
ENGR 2323 Digital Design Lab
EENG 3340 Microcontrollers
EENG 5341 Robotic Systems Design
EENG 5342 Computer Systems Design
Regardless of whether you transfer, you should take the usual frosh/soph courses for the CS or EE major, so that you will be ready for junior/senior level courses whether you stay or transfer.
Sounds like this may be a Georgia resident trying to stay in-state and take advantage of HOPE tuition scholarship money. Georgia doesn’t offer many options for the CS/Engineering majors, either reach for Ga Tech or settle for lesser education.
We are Georgia residents, and our son is a computer guy. Kind of the same boat…do you put yourself into the high-stress environment of Ga Tech (if you can get in) or take whatever else the state has to offer. We are waiting for the merger chaos of So Poly/Kennesaw to settle down before visiting their Marietta campus. It appears the CS degree can be done all on the smaller Marietta campus, so you could maybe avoid the huge feel of the main KSU campus.
We do have family near UAH, and it has some great things going for it. The automatic merit scholarships, the co op and internship opportunities, and the smaller campus are all good things for our son’s college search. You would want to visit to see if it is good fit for you. But worth the 4 hour drive (and be sure to go to Space and Rocket Center while you are there!).
What are your stats ? What’s your parents’ budget? People on cc are very knowledgeable and would likely suggest colleges in nearby states that have cse.