<p>Hi, I'm thinking of majoring in compsci (maybe). My school offers two different BS degrees, BSin Computer Science and BS with a major in computer science.
(I dont really get the different)</p>
<p>The BSCS has more of an engineering curriculum - it requires differential eqts, chem, physics, and some electric/systems engineering classes. </p>
<p>The BS in CS is more flexible and lets you choose your science classes, and has about the same number of CS requirements.</p>
<p>Will employers/grad schools look at this differently? The BSCS seems substantially more difficult, but is it worth the extra effort if they're both BS degrees? (im sure this also depends on what kind of work you go into...)</p>
<p>From my point of view, it seems the “BS with a Major in CS” is for people interested in picking up a few business courses and join the workforce right after college. Basically, a “barebones” degree designed to get you out there working.</p>
<p>It seems like the BS in CS is for those looking to become software engineers.
The BS w/ major in CS is probably for people who want a more diverse curriculum, or for those people who want a non-SE programming job.</p>
<p>Depending on the requirements, I would assume that both are appropriate for grad school.</p>
<p>The key is if the programs have the “universal core” for computer science: programming languages, operating systems, algorithms, data structures and possibly computer architecture. Those courses (except for comp arch) will either be required before grad school, completed during grad school and/or taken for the comprehensive exam for an M.S. in Computer Science.</p>
<p>Do you mind to let us know which school you go to?
It’s very odd that this happens.
Typical program is B.S. Computer Science, and if you ever need to take differential equations those would be engineering degree. Most B.S. CS programs do not require higher math knowledge such as differential equation and linear alergrba. Years ago CS program take as many math courses as other engineering disciplines.</p>