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This guide provides tools to help you explore careers related to this certificate. Use this information to start researching this field and the opportunities in it. This research can help you learn how to apply what you learn in this certificate in your career. Start by gaining an overview of this program, knowledge of the skills you will learn, and insight into the field.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree program integrates computational theory, practices, and techniques with hands-on experience using industry recognized tools, packages, and frameworks. The curriculum focuses on the study and application of software engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, and computer vision to produce solutions for modern computing problems. Learners develop a foundational understanding of programming languages, along with practical approaches to algorithm design and implementation, while receiving instruction through fundamental and ethically responsible application of machine learning and object recognition. Learners will be prepared to assume professional responsibilities to function effectively and ethically as team members or leaders.
This program was designed to help you gain the following skills related to this field:
Professional associations, social networks, and other industry-specific resources can provide a wealth of information about a specific field or industry, including best practices, career overviews, trends and access to industry professionals. By reviewing website information, attending events, and connecting with people in the field, you can deepen your knowledge about the field.
In addition to exploring the field, take some time to research specific jobs and employment settings related to this program. Consider how these jobs and settings fit with your experience, skills, interests and values. This is a sample list of job titles and employment settings related to this field. To learn more, review job postings and talk with people who have these roles or work in these settings. You can find these professionals through LinkedIn, family, friends, schools, employers and community groups. Spend time researching your industry and prospective employers to decide whether this type of degree will help advance your career.
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure, certifications and/or other designations along with a degree. Because many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a promotion, salary increase or other career outcome. We encourage you to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
This is a sample of jobs boards with positions related to this field. Use them in your research to identify additional job titles, common hiring requirements and local employers.
There are a lot of factors that influence whether a career is a fit or not. These can include monetary compensation, benefits, work environment, organization culture, work/life balance, etc. As you consider your career, think about what is important to you in your employer, role and setting. These resources can help you perform this additional exploration.
For a more detailed guide on career exploration, review Capella’s Career Exploration YouTube series that helps you identify what is important to you in your career and how that aligns with the world of work.
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