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calucardxon Ask HN: Do you need a BS in CS if you have a BS in CIS?

Wow, that makes me feel more confident. The lacking of a specific credential itself made me feel like I wasn't a good candidate.

I will focus on developing the skills I need to get to my end role and simply execute! Thanks for your perspective.

calucardxon Ask HN: Do you need a BS in CS if you have a BS in CIS?

I did take a SQL, Java and Python courses but they weren't very good.

I'm definitely more of a self learner but I feel without the BS in Computer Science credential, I won't be taken seriously.

calucardxon Ask HN: Do you need a BS in CS if you have a BS in CIS?

Wow, that is comforting. I will simply learn these skills and demonstrate them! Thank you.

calucardxon Ask HN: Do you need a BS in CS if you have a BS in CIS?

Yes, it was CS/math/programming lite with extra courses in more IT infrastructure - like networking, security, penetration testing, compliance, project management, forensics, incident response, etc.

I did take calc 1, linear algebra, physics 1 with calc 1, discrete math, algo/data structures but that's about it.