<p>What is the difference between them? Does one posses any advantages over the other?</p>
<p>anyone know?</p>
<p>The latter sounds kind of suspicious. Can you give us some context? Are both ABET-accredited?</p>
<p>I don’t believe ABET accredits Applied Computer Science, but they might accredit Applied Computing.</p>
<p>A number of colleges (i.e. Northern Arizona University) offer a B.S. in Applied Computer Science alongside a traditional CS degree. According to the NAU, website, “this new program is aimed at those seeking careers in smaller scale, hands-on applied programming.” I know a number of other colleges that offer majors with the same title, so I wonder if anyone with any experience in such a major could give some feedback.</p>
<p>At least at NAU, the applied degree does not require calculus, linear algebra, or algorithms.</p>
<p>Applied CS rings of IT to me. Or perhaps SE, but I’d be surprised if a SE curriculum omitted algorithms and calculus.</p>
<p>just study computer science.</p>
<p>if you put applied computer science you will get question marks from prospective employers. computer science is generally one of the more applied majors to begin with.</p>
<p>i would avoid the more specialized major.</p>
<p>I would definitely stick with CS as opposed to applied CS, unless your school has chosen to allow students to study pure CS in addition to what most people call CS (which is really mostly applied anyway).</p>
<p>Now, if the CS program there is very theoretical, you might consider the applied degree for employment with a BS. Coursework will be more important than the name of the degree… well, in theory anyway.</p>