<p>I'm in need of some advice at the moment. I'm stuck primarily between two universities: the University of Kentucky and Northern Kentucky University. They both boast great Computer Science programs. UK's is part of its College of Engineering; NKU's is part of its College of Informatics. NKU's computer science department is one of its focal points of research. </p>
<p>Now, to get to the dilemna. I've been accepted to both universities and am trying to figure out which one has the better programs. I don't care about prestige; I want to know which one has the better program. The requirements for NKU and UK's Computer Science requirements follow respectively:
Program</a> Requirements: Northern Kentucky University
<a href="http://www.uky.edu/registrar/Major-Sheets/MSCurrent/eng/cs.pdf%5B/url%5D">http://www.uky.edu/registrar/Major-Sheets/MSCurrent/eng/cs.pdf</a></p>
<p>I'm also curious if I would be prepared for a CS degree anyway? Math has never been much of a bother for me. I don't have the highest math scores on the ACT (26), but that's primarily because my middle school didn't offer me higher math courses--setting me back. I don't love math; but, it doesn't bother me to do math. I love problem solving though and computers in general so I think that relationship of interests could enable me to succeed in a CS program. Do you agree? </p>
<p>Also, I would love to venture into a career focused on the disciplines of cyber security and computer forensics. NKU offers a Computer Information Technology major with a track in Network Security. NKU also offers two minors in Information Security and Computer Forensics which they insist is better suited for a CIT major. Would a CIT major be totally lackluster in contrast to the theoretical study of Computer Science? Would a CIT major set me back in the hunt for a job? Also, more importantly, would a CIT major be better for going into cyber security or computer forensics than a Computer Science major? Here are the links to NKU's CIT Major requirements, Computer Forensics minor requirements, and Information Security minor requirements respectively:
Program</a> Requirements: Northern Kentucky University
Minor</a> in Computer Forensics: Northern Kentucky University
Minor</a> in Information Security: Northern Kentucky University</p>
<p>Would it be better if I just majored in CS and minored in those two rather than major in CS?</p>
<p>So, to reiterate... University of Kentucky vs. Northern Kentucky University, which boasts a better Computer Science curriculum/program? CIT vs. CS for cyber security and overall job prospects?</p>
<p>Thank you for your time!</p>