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Computer Science at James Madison University Dr. Sharon Simmons Head of the

Computer Science at James Madison University Dr. Sharon Simmons Head of the Department of Computer Science Ms. Nancy Harris Faculty Member April 15, 2013. 1. Why Get a College Education?. Better future Better job More fulfilling life Friendships Fun Like to learn. 2.

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  1. Computer Science at James Madison University Dr. Sharon Simmons Head of the Department of Computer Science Ms. Nancy Harris Faculty Member April 15, 2013 1

  2. Why Get a College Education? • Better future • Better job • More fulfilling life • Friendships • Fun • Like to learn 2

  3. Choosing a Major • Preparation for life • Preparation for a career • Some considerations: • Passion • Talent • Prospects 3

  4. Computer Science as a Major • Appeals to people who • Like puzzles, problem solving, symbol manipulation • Are well organized • Have discipline and determination 4

  5. Computer Science Career Paths • Application and systems software positions • Example areas: • Computer networks • Database systems • Information security • Multimedia systems • Social networking • Gaming • Mobile applications • Computer science graduate study 5

  6. Comparison of Starting Salaries of CS B.S. Degree to Other Degrees *

  7. Best Undergraduate College Degrees by Salary (2011)* * Payscale.com *

  8. Popular Computer Science Degree Jobs* • Payscale.com • Median salary *

  9. CNN Money Magazine 2011 Top 10 Best Jobs in fast-growth fields Software Developer Physical Therapist Financial Advisor Civil Engineer Marketing Specialist Management Consultant Information Technology Consultant Database Administrator Financial Analyst Environmental Engineer 9

  10. CNN Money Magazine 2011 Information Technology Consultant Median pay: $96,500 Top pay: $154,000 10-year job growth 20% Total jobs: 70,000 8. Database Administrator Median pay: $86,600 Top pay: $121,000 10-year job growth: 20% Total jobs: 120,000 Software Developer Median pay: $82,400 Top pay: $118,000 10-year job growth: 32% Total jobs: 380,000 10

  11. 2013 US News Top Jobs #4 Computer Systems Analyst Median salary: $78,770 120,400 new jobs to fill by 2020 #6 Database Administrator Median Salary $75,190 33,900 new jobs to fill by 2020 #7 Software Developer Median Salary $89,280 143,000 new jobs to fill by 2020 #9 Web Developer Median Salary $77,990 65,700 new jobs to fill by 2020

  12. Other 2013 Rankings Forbes: Best Paying Jobs for Women #4 Computer Scientist Percentage of women: 22% Forbes: Top 10 Jobs for Work and Family Balance Software Developer CNN Money Magazine: Top Paying Job #7 Software Architect Best Job #3 Software Architect Total jobs: 3,426,000 jobs

  13. Where the STEM Jobs Will BeProjected Annual Growth of Total STEM Job Openings 2010-2020

  14. Where the STEM Jobs Will BeProjected Annual Growth of NEWLY CREATED STEM Job Openings 2010-2020

  15. Where the STEM Jobs Will BeDegrees vs. Jobs Annually

  16. Majors in Demand • Computer software developers are among the occupations projected to grow the fastest and add the most new jobs over the 2008-18 decade, resulting in excellent job prospects.

  17. CS at JMU • B.S. in CS and M.S. in CS • 360 undergraduates, 80 graduates • 17 CS Faculty • Program strengths: Software Engineering, Networking, Robotics Telecommunications (Minor), Databases Information Security, Digital Forensics 17

  18. Departmental Culture and Opportunities • Student-Faculty Relationships • Friendly Environment • Small class sections • Undergraduate laboratory assistants • Undergraduates working on research grants • Independent study with CS faculty members • Summer Internships • Programming Team Competitions • CyberDefense Team Competitions

  19. CS Major Topics of Study • Principles of Computer Science and Programming • Mathematics • Software Engineering • Database Systems • Multimedia • Web Design • Networking & Communications • Operating Systems • Robotics • Information Security (Cyber Defense, Computer Forensics) 20

  20. High Demand Area: Information Security • JMU is a National Security Agency (NSA) Designated Center of Academic Excellence in Information Security Education • Undergraduate “specialty” in Information Security • NSA NSTISSI 4011 Certification • Many jobs in information security • Higher salaries 21

  21. Information Security at JMU • B.S. CS – Information Security Certification • B.S./M.S. 5 Year Program (Digital Forensics) • M.S. CS in Information Security • Great Reputation • On-Line • Since 1997 • M.S. CS in Digital Forensics 22

  22. Student Support and Enrichment • Student organizations • ACM Student Chapter • Cyber Defense Club & Team • Programming Team • Cyber Forensics Group • Women in Technology • Unix Users Group • Robotics Club • UPE – CS Honor Society • Departmental Scholarships • TA Consultants for the introductory programming sequence • Independent Study • Research Projects 23

  23. Student/Alumni Panel • Adam Todd, Freshman • Rocio Ramirez-Rodriguez, Freshman • Marissa Halpert, Junior • Kyle Ames, Grad Student • Mike Ripley, Alumnus 24

  24. Ms. Nancy Harris • Curriculum and the first year experience

  25. 120 Credit Hours

  26. Your Program: First YearThis can be customized with consultation with your advisor New course CS 101(E) is an option during the first year. CS 139, 149 and 159 taught with lecture/lab components – 25-30 per section max. 27

  27. Second Through Fourth Years 28

  28. Next Steps • Make your decision • Pay your deposit (by May 1) • and meet other One Book deadlines • Prepare for Summer Orientation • One Book • Register for summer springboard • Enrollment and class information • Major and enroll in classes • Attend Summer Springboard • Meet your advisor • Make any schedule adjustments • Attend 1787 orientation in the fall 30

  29. Check Out Our Website • www.cs.jmu.edu • Information about: • Program • Faculty • Student clubs and activities 31

  30. CS Department HeadContact Information • Dr. Sharon Simmons • Phone: 540-568-4196 • 222 ISAT/CS Building • e-mail: simmonsj • CS Web Site: http://www.cs.jmu.edu/ 32

  31. Freshman Advisor Contact Information • Nancy Harris, CS Freshman Advisor • AIM – harrisnl55, csharrisnl - Skype • e-mail – harrisnl@jmu.edu • phone – 540-568-8771 33

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