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You can't judge this simply based on the degree name. A lot depends on the school and how they do things. I'm not entirely sure but I think my CS degree is a BA
by hackinthebochs 16y ago
You can't judge this simply based on the degree name. A lot depends on the school and how they do things. I'm not entirely sure but I think my CS degree is a BA. But I've taken enough high level math classes to have a BS in math (I had to pick either or, they wouldn't give me both), and I also took all the hard CS courses: Algorithms, OS, Compilers, Computer Graphics. If having a BA gives you pause for a candidate, I would strongly suggest you simply ask them what courses they took.
- adw 16y agoI had a BA because every first degree at my alma mater BA. I guarantee you it's at least the equal of any science course anywhere in the world. (They give you an MA for free later, but that's a weird historical accident; I have a proper Masters' and a PhD as well.)
- apl 16y ago> I had a BA because every first degree at my alma mater > BA. I guarantee you it's at least the equal of any > science course anywhere in the world. I assume it's a bit different for European universities. In general, the BA/BSc distinction tends to be a meaningful one in the US. > (They give you an MA for free later, but that's a weird > historical accident; I have a proper Masters' and a PhD > as well.) Weird? Try cool. They're seriously considering abolishing that particular quirk, though.