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Schools Concentrating On Computer Support Specialists
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Kennesaw State, Georgia Highlands, South Georgia College, and Macon State.
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- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Armstrong Atlantic State, Clayton State, Georgia Highlands, and South Georgia College.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Spelman College and Wesleyan College.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Morehouse College, Fort Valley State, Paine College, and Albany State.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Darton, Wesleyan College, Mercer University, and Columbus State.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Emory, Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College, and Morehouse College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Wesleyan College, Berry, Covenant, and Fort Valley State.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Emory, Georgia Tech, University of Georgia, and Mercer University.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Reinhardt College, Emory, Albany State, and Spelman College.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Wesleyan College, Berry, Emory, and Paine College.
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Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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University Of Georgia • Athens, GA
Studying Computer Science (completion in 2013)
• 9/24/2011
"Overall a good experience. I feel like I am learning a great deal and having fun."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I have recommended others to come here before. I would make that recommendation again. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | UGA is well known all throughout the country. It is one of the more prestigious schools in the area. |
| Program Quality | 8 | I like the major and the classes. Sometimes the material can be irrelevant. |
| Instruction | 8 | Teachers are experienced in the field. Career services are helpful. |
| How Difficult | 9 | The tests can be very hard. Sometimes homework takes a long time. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | There is a mix of hands-on and book learning. I wish there were more hands-on because books can become outdated quickly. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | Average because sometimes it is hard to find classes that are at times that will allow me to also work. Sometimes there does not seem to be a good selection of classes. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | The Library is my favorite resource. It is a very popular place for students to work and study. |
| Social Life | 6 | It has been harder for me to make friends here. At smaller schools I have had better social experiences. |
| Placement Services | 8 | The career service center is very helpful. They helped me make a great resume. They also list relevant jobs on their website. |
| Alumni Network | 6 | I am not very familiar with it because I am an undergraduate. The alumni network does seem to hold events quite often. |
Wiregrass College • Valdosta, GA
Studying CIS (completion in 2002)
• 10/10/2011
"Made a lot of good friends and had fun. Most of all I received a basic foundation of skills and knowledge to make it to where I am today."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I have recommended the school on several occasions. You can also transfer to other schools as I did. I had a great experience at all technical schools I attended. |
| Program Reputation | 6 | I really don't know. I've been away from that area for quite a while. |
| Program Quality | 7 | Very good, caring instructors. The school has made many expansions since I was there. |
| Instruction | 7 | Nothing can really prepare for a career like experience. Being instructed by people from the industry is very beneficial. |
| How Difficult | 6 | I would be much more studious if I could go back again. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Being CIS there has to be hands-on time. But we had quite a bit of time for lectures and notes as well. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 6 | About the same as most I presume. You can only miss a certain percentage of classes. |
| Academic Facilities | 6 | I stayed late some days to help other people or get advice from fellow students. Had all the equipment to create a real-world environment. |
| Social Life | 6 | I went to work directly out of school. I did however have several good friends. Mostly short-term. |
| Placement Services | 7 | Very good and resourceful. I changed my area of focus twice while in the CIS program. Good instructors and advisors kept me on track. |
| Alumni Network | 4 | I know of no alumni network. I didn't even attend my graduation, preferring that they mailed the diploma. |
AIU • Buckhead, GA
Studying Computer Systems/Business (completion in 2009)
• 11/23/2011
"It was about as good as you could expect it to be. I enjoyed my time there and will probably go back."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Definitely. When you do not have much time to devote to it, this is an awesome choice. |
| Program Reputation | 7 | It was a distance learning course, so it does not receive high credibility. However, amongst the schools offering this type of program, it is highly respected. |
| Program Quality | 9 | I felt like the classes were well organized and covered all major points of study. Could have used more direct face-to-face time. |
| Instruction | 7 | Some instructors were very helpful. Sometimes, you felt like the bare minimum was all that was necessary to pass. |
| How Difficult | 6 | It was incredibly challenging some days, then others, the material was like second nature. The workload, while trying to maintain full-time employment, got overwhelming. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | There was tons of reading, but live interaction twice a week was a bonus. You could also get assistance pretty much any time of day. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | Work at your own pace. Sometimes I would do work at 3 am, sometimes 2 in the afternoon. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | There was a vast amount of material available for study. There were some resources you never even realized were there. |
| Social Life | 9 | I enjoyed my experience overall. In the end, it was entirely too overwhelming with other responsibilities to continue further, but would in the future. |
| Placement Services | It was available, but I did not use this service. I was already employed before graduation. | |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I don't use any of their alumni support, so I am not very familiar with it. They do go out of their way to keep in touch after graduation. |
University Of Georgia • Athens, GA
Studying Management Information Systems (completion in 2002)
• 11/28/2011
"I am verify satisfied with my experience at UGA. It was worth the time and financial investment."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Attending UGA was an amazing opportunity. I would recommend this to anyone who has the opportunity to attend. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | The undergrad program remains in the top 40 US ranking. The MBA program at UGA is also in the top 40. |
| Program Quality | 8 | UGA has an excellent business school. MIS has allowed me to work in multiple areas of business and technology. |
| Instruction | 8 | UGA provided excellent coursework in my area of focus. I was given broad knowledge of many areas of business including Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Economics, etc. |
| How Difficult | 6 | The difficulty level is reasonable for anyone willing to put in the time. Being technical in nature is imperative for the MIS track. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Most of the learning was book learning. However, where needed and applicable, labs would be associated with large lecture classes to facilitate hands-on learning. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 6 | You can typically find the classes you need when you need them. However, some classes are only offered on certain semesters. I am sure this has improved as more online classes are now being offered. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | We have excellent resources and top-notch facilities. Study groups, tutors, etc. are all available if you simply look for them. |
| Social Life | 10 | UGA has an amazing mix of academics and student life. The best 4 years of my life. |
| Placement Services | 8 | The resources are available if you take advantage of them. There are frequent recruiting events as well as career fairs. |
| Alumni Network | 9 | Very strong alumni in both the business school and the university as a whole. There are mailings, newsletters, and email groups as well as LinkedIn groups to join. |
Coosa Valley Tech • Rome, GA
Studying Computer Information Services (completion in 2004)
• 11/30/2011
"I'm not satisfied with my education. My hope is that the criteria has changed since I was there."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | If they were only looking for a certificate I would recommend this school. If they are looking for a full degree I would suggest looking elsewhere. |
| Program Reputation | 3 | Even in the area it is not a respected school. I am considering recertification. |
| Program Quality | 3 | The courses were not focused on anything that could be used in most fields. The education was irrelevant. |
| Instruction | 1 | Focused on basic computer usage. No preparation for working in a business environment. |
| How Difficult | 4 | The first two computer classes were based on the external components of a computer (KB, Mouse, Monitor, etc.). There was no vital information. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Most of the hands on activity was dictated by the book. There was no real hardware activity at first. There was too much time spent on useless knowledge that should have existed prior to acquiring a college education. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | Weekend and online classes are available. The teachers are willing to work with the students. |
| Academic Facilities | 3 | The library and bookstore were small, There was no available computer lab. |
| Social Life | 3 | It was a local small school. People went to class and nothing else. |
| Placement Services | 1 | There was no job placement at the time I left this school. I had to get a job on my own. |
| Alumni Network | 1 | It is a local technical school. There is no alumni network. |
National Cryptological School • Augusta, GA
Studying Technical Support NSA Certification (completion in 2011)
• 1/2/2012
"It was alright, but my biggest hang-up was my lack of motivation or effort as I did not want to be there. It was a lack of challenge that is the most frustrating."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | I didn't like my school, but that is also because I have a much better job than most of the people that I work with now. If someone doesn't mind repetitive, menial work then this could be perfect. |
| Program Reputation | Those who are given this certification can qualify for other government jobs, but the certification itself is not enough for other private companies or enterprises. | |
| Program Quality | 5 | My school got the certification, but that was the extent of the course. As all computer support technicians are kept in-house, the certification is only applicable within our organization. |
| Instruction | 5 | My instructors taught the certification, but that was the extent of the course. As all computer support technicians are kept in-house, the certification is only applicable within our organization. |
| How Difficult | 2 | The course was only eight hours a day for two weeks. It was incredibly easy compared the previous job that I had as a Digital Network Intelligence Analyst. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | The course was almost all hands-on as we were immersed in a real environment with other technicians. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | The course is taught four times a year at many different locations. It is easy to enter the course if given the time off or forced into it. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | The facilities that we are instructed in are amazing. Brand new computers, networks, and equipment. Real environments help breed better workers. |
| Social Life | Again, no organized events, no alumni, no school spirit, no athletics. The school is an extension of a government agency. | |
| Placement Services | 1 | The school is part of the job, so any placement opportunity is moot. The school is a facet of the National Security Agency, so anything taught there normally stays in-house and is not applicable outside of the government. |
| Alumni Network | The school is a self-reliant National Cryptology school. It covers any number of courses taught by the National Security Agency and there is no Alumni program as every person within the agency can be both a student and a teacher depending on experience and skills. |
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