Q: (Initially posted on February 25, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY IN TN
I want to become a computer technician or have something to do with computers when I graduate High school. So, what classes would I have to take in College to do this?

February 26, 2003
A: FROM MENTOR VICKIE OWENS-RINN IN IL
You should take as many advanced math classes as you can in high
school to help prepare. You should also take any and all computer
class your school may offer. The more you take in high school,
the better prepared you will be in high school. Also, check out the
local colleges/local colleges for summer classes. I've had my daughters
in 1 to 2 week summer camps for web design etc since they
were in elementary school. There may be summer courses as well.
There are many different aspects to computer science and different
college paths you can take.
There's the actual circuit design/chip design which is more of an
electrical engineering major. There is computer science which is
more software programming. There are majors now that focus on
the graphical and web design areas. There is computer technology that
is more like network design and IT.
Every college will be a little different in how they define their
major and curriculum. My suggestion is to look on the web and
see what the colleges offer.
One example (since its my alma mater) is Purdue. www.purdue.edu
But there are many colleges with good computer/engineering departments.
Good Luck!
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A: FROM MENTOR DIANA DIONISIO IN CA
You basically have to take all types of classes with your general education requirements then you go into your major, cs or some type of engineering. Math is very important.