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I've been struggling with this for a while and finally committed to doing something about it.
I graduate with a BA in Public Relations in 2004. Now I work in retail banking opening accounts. I have some securities licenses (6 and 63). I've been working here for about 3 years and am realizing that I don't really like being in sales, and I despise retail banking.
So I'm changing my career path. I'm going to go back to college for computer engineering. And that is where the trouble begins. Someone out there lend me a hand, because I don't have a clue how to start.
I have no background in computer science or engineering. I only took one math class in college. How do I go about building the skill set and education needed to enter this field? Who else has done something of this magnitude? Do I apply for undergraduate admission, or graduate?
I dont know if Devry is in your area. That is a good way to start. When I applied for an Engineering Degree we had to take a placement test. On that test will determine the math classes you need. Let me tell you they had me register for like 8 math classes in the first semester.
Unlike the poster above, I would definitely not recommend Devry. Devry does cost a lot more than public universities. Other than an accelerated curriculum, they do not really give you anything more for your money. Also, many employers prefer university degrees rather than degrees from technical trade schools like Devry.
Unless you have a lot of hobbyist programming experience under your belt, I would recommend going for a second bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering. Also, take as much math as possible (re-take the trigonometry and pre-calculus stuff and then take calculus), since math plays a big role in advanced computer engineering/computer science/programming subtopics (and you definitely want to be able to handle the advanced subtopics if you want a good paying job in the field).
I would assume you're applying as an undergrad as your degree is not in engineering. Don't hesitate to schedule an appointment at several local colleges with an advisor or professor in the engineering department. Also, most universities wll do a "transcript review" free of charge listing coursework you lack and recommendations. You just need to have an official copy sent to them. Good Luck.
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