<p>Hello,
In looking through the course catalog on Oxford's website, it appears that there are no computer science classes during the first two years. For someone who is undecided on a major is it possible to try a couple of software programming classes.
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<p>CS 170: Introduction to Computer Science I is offered.</p>
<p>Thanks for the update. Where can I find a complete list of courses offered at Oxford?
Are you an Oxford student? If so, what are your thoughts on the Computer Science program at Oxford and Emory? I know it is a great medical school. How is the school compared to Ohio State University?
Thanks</p>
<p>Here is a link to the Oxford course catalog:</p>
<p>[Oxford</a> College - Oxford College Online Catalog](<a href=“http://oxford.emory.edu/academics/catalog/]Oxford”>Oxford College of Emory University)</p>
<p>Well, I already looked at the contents of that catalog and did not find any courses for Computer Science or Engineering basics.</p>
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<p>That’s odd–CS 170 was omitted from the catalog for some reason. It was definitely offered this semester and will be offered next fall. Note that this is the only computer science course offered at Oxford.</p>
<p>There are no engineering courses at Emory–we don’t have an engineering program. There is a dual-degree program with Georgia Tech, however.</p>
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<p>I am an Oxford student. It’s difficult to complete the Computer Science major if you start at Oxford. Emory’s not really a computer science school, either. However, if your son is very advanced in math, he will receive much more individual attention than he likely would at somewhere like OSU.</p>
<p>Did you mean to say that is he is not very advanced in Math, he will receive much more individual attention than he likely would at somewhere like OSU?
So, the first 4 semesters will be mainly Math and Science, History, Philosophy.
Any courses on Accounting/Finance etc?
Thanks for your help.</p>
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<p>While that’s true too, if he is very advanced in math, he will have the opportunity to receive a lot of individual intention. At Oxford, the advanced classes are small and sophomores (and sometimes even freshmen) have the opportunity to serve as (paid) Supplemental Instructors.</p>
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<p>I couldn’t tell if this was a question. One has quite a bit of leeway with courses, but distribution requirements must be met.</p>
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<p>Yes, financial accounting is offer here at Oxford. I believe we might offer managerial accounting too. However, one must normally wait until one’s sophomore year to take it because of demand. Note that it is graded on a strict curve, just like the b-school. If your son’s interested in the b-school, there are several prerequisites and an admissions process–no one finds their way into the b-school accidentally.</p>
<p>Obviously, the Druid Hills campus is a different story.</p>
<p>Thanks! You have been very helpful.
Yes, it was a question -if the first 4 semesters at Oxford will be mainly Math and Science, History, Philosophy.
We are finding it hard to make a decision between Oxford, Penn State and Ohio State. While Penn and Ohio are big schools, we also feel that the opportunities available there may be better than Oxford. The biggest pro at Oxford is the class size. But as far as the curriculum is considered, we found that both Ohio State and Penn state offers more options which might help a student who is an undecided major.
No doubt, Emory is the best for Pre-med.
Also, I heard that Oxford gives a AA diploma after 2 years. Will this be a negative when applying for jobs if the student does not go to Med School.
Finally, I have heard that when the students from Oxford move on to Emory, they find the classes very difficult.
Thanks again.</p>
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<p>Only if he wants them to be. I’ve yet to take a science, history, or philosophy class here.</p>
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<p>Another point you might want to know is that classes at Emory are practically all 4-hours, meaning that students usually take 4 4-hour course a semester instead of 5 3-hour courses. This gives student less opportunity to explore different areas, but allows them to focus more in depth in those they do take.</p>
<p>If he’s undecided, you might consider the extent to which he’s a self-starter. There’s a lot more support at Oxford than at large state schools. If a student is doing poorly (either academically or personally), staff will quickly intervene and see if the student is okay.</p>
<p>I mean absolutely no offense in this, but the fact that you’re asking the questions rather than your undecided son means this is a serious point to consider. One of my good friends who had stats not significant different than mine when to a top-tier state school. He finished his first semester with a 1.2, while I have >3.5. It wasn’t because he wasn’t smart; he just wasn’t a great self-starter or a good advocate for himself.</p>
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<p>A resume is supposed to be your most current endeavors. I currently list AA, Oxford College of Emory University and BA, Emory University on my resume with my expected graduation dates. Thus, you’d likely on list your BA on a resume for job-seeking. Being in route to an AA didn’t keep me from getting a paid internship for this summer, nor did it prevent me from gaining a national fellowship.</p>
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<p>lol Not at all. Oxford has a bimodal distribution: those who are doing very poorly at Oxford tend to do worse at the College of Arts and Science (often because of increased distractions and more anonymity); those who are doing well at Oxford tend to do better at the College of Arts and Sciences.</p>