I'm looking into going to school to be a Computer Service Technician.?
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I think job opportunities are pretty good in the area where I live - but competition is keen. A good education can give you the edge to compete.
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Unless you want a career in manual work such as housekeeping, ditch digging and (maybe) waitressing, some knowledge of computing is essential in the marketplace.  Many careers like retail or nursing have such customized software that it would be impossible to learn in advance, but in any case a basic understanding if keyboard operation is essential.  You probably already have that.\n-MM
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IT Support - Computer Repair\n\nI am in tha \nIT field and I build and repair computers also....U should get ur MA in Information Technology and not Computer Science...
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your best bet is to get certified. A+ pc tech  is good start. go to www.comptia.org and start from there. If you cant afford the certs, then go to www.brainbench.com and take the free tests that pertain to pc's. (just because their free does not mean they're easy). also look for interships with tech companies in your area. don't give up.
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I think that these are often two separate majors.\n\nIf you want to build computers (from a design perspective) then computer science or computer engineering is probably the best major. Here is an example page from Washington University Dept of Computer Science and Engineering: http://www.cs.washington.edu/\n\nComputer repair is not necessarily a part of these majors. Repair is more often part of a computer technician training program that is typically part of an associates degree program at at community college. Take a look there.\n\nOf course, one strategy would be to get your four year degree in computer science or computer engineering and then take courses in repair after you graduate from the four year program. Here is an example of one of these certificate program:\nhttp://www.lagcc.cuny.edu/ace/program.asp?Program=Computer+Repair+Certificate+Program\n\nHope this helps.
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Computer Technology\nAbout four years college\nThere will always be a need for the education
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Go for it! I majored in computer science (and yeah, I was 1 of like 4 girls in my whole school who did the same thing). When I was in high school, I didn't know very much about computers at all. Here's how to go about it:\n\nAs a freshman, start off taking an introductory programming class and a seminar class on different computer science topics (you just go and listen to people lecture about their work). If you enjoy your programming class, try to get a summer internship or research fellowship at a company where you can get some experience programming. As a sophomore, take a more advanced programming class and maybe a compiler class. You can follow the classes outlined at your school for earning a B.S. degree in Computer Science. There are many areas you can focus on. I did computational and neural systems (aka artificial intelligence), but I also did some coursework on computer graphics. \n\nIf you have free time, start doing your own projects now! You can buy a domain name and set up a blog. Once you have that running, learn how to set up a RSS feed for it. Maybe download some Yahoo! widgets and run through the Yahoo! widgets tutorial at http://widgets.yahoo.com/workshop/ to see if you can build your own. There are tons of people online that you can ask if you have questions, so just try it out and see how it goes!\n\nOnce you get out of school, you can do loads of interesting work! Want to program the next Finding Nemo movie at Pixar? Or build Playstation 4 at Sony? Maybe you could build the next generation of Yahoo! Answers. ;)
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well I was thinking about going into that field
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your pretty much reserved only to help desk and tech support positions with those credentials. certifications will land you beter and higher paying jobs.
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I went for welding tech but my actual degree is in Quality Management...my major focus is on fabrication and erection of structural steel...I have an associates plus AWS CWI, ASNT Level II in (5) Nondestructive Testing disciplines...\n\nMy recommendation is that you focus more towards the inspection end of things...the trades are great for someone coming up but you will already have a degree and can start at a higher level than most will ever attain...\n\nLook towards the American Welding Society not only for future job ideas but possible scholarships to help offset some of your costs for college...\n\nIf you truly want the trades then Iron workers, Boilermakers, or Pipe Fitters for Union work
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I would like to get back to college and get my certificate in collision repair.  I'd then like to get a job as an Automotive Collision Repair technician.
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If you're wanting to become an technician and deal with hardware, you may not need qualfications. I know several people who have become IT support members without. \n\nYou will need some prior knowledge though. You will need to be able to do more than changing a GFX card say. You will likely need knowlege of all aspects. \n\nYou can gain knowledge by browsing the internet. After all, the net is filled with computer garb.\n\nIf you can afford to do so, or are currently claiming unemployment benefit, you can ask companies near you for 'unpaid' experience. This is how I got into the games industry. Although I have a Master's degree in computing I struggled to find work. Working for free for a few weeks you can gain lots of knowledge, a bit of experience and a great reference from your employer. \n\nMost folks have training in IT now but no experience. I was in that category for sometime. You need to give yourself an edge. \n\nYou may think 'I'm not working for f**king free!!', but it may just lead to something. It happened to me and others I know.\n\nHope this helps and good luck. :-D
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I wouldn't do it.. it's better to go to a physical real school.  You'll probably get a better education at a community college, and save yourself a few thousand bucks in the deal.
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You didn't say what your specialty is in, my husband is certified as a Industrial Arts teacher, with his knowledge  he found employment as a safety professional making more money. if you are teacher pick up your masters in library certification and IT certification  since you have to take  C.E.U. credits anyhow because you can work in a university library.  If you are computer literate, IT classes are the way of the future not only in education but in the business world. Businesses are always looking for trainers  to lead their workshops and many teachers go that route. Good luck to you.
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Your best chance is to get a job as an entry-level PC tech in a medium to large company where there is enough work to keep you busy. Smaller companies will typically want to hire fewer admins, but with more experience and education than you have described. Also, larger companies often have more budget money for paying to send their admins to various training courses every year or so. If you've taught yourself everything you know from the Internet, that is a very good sign and an appealing quality you should play up in an interview. If you're already fixing other people's machines, you probably understand already how important it is to show a courteous and helpful attitude toward the people who come to you for help. That will get you so much farther than a sombrero full of dubious certifications. As for the math, don't let that discourage you from programming in at least some capacity, even if it's just for fun.\n\nBest of luck to you on your quest
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you have to study Computer Science it is a must,\nYou should have technical skills
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if you want to learn (not lean) go to a computer school