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Mixed Signs On the State of IT Education

Posted by samzenpus on from the you-get-what-you-pay-for dept.

snydeq writes "Advice Line's Bob Lewis comments on the mixed state of IT education in the US, which sees some students graduating with computer-related degrees despite never having written a line of code. And while some institutions are emphasizing the value of teamwork in their curricula, an approach that fosters specialization in lieu of uniform standards, others are simply advertising their 'success rates' in graduating students. 'Education is a marketplace, and if you have the money and want to buy, you can find someone willing to sell,' Lewis writes. In other words, 'If you want a degree that indicates you know something about computers without having to actually know very much about computers, you can get one.'"

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  1. No kidding by DrugCheese · · Score: 1, Troll

    I don't think I've come across a person with a programming degree yet that I'd call a programmer. But they sure know how to use MS Office!

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    *DrugCheese rants*
  2. Re:It's getting better in some places by h4rr4r · · Score: 0, Troll

    Yet, your little sig shows how ignorant you are.
    Both of those are real world tools used by many in your chosen field to do actual work.