Ask Slashdot: CS Degree Without Gen-Ed Requirements? 913
davidjbeveridge writes "I'm interested in getting a CS degree. I've been programming since I was 13, and like many of us, taught myself. I am familiar with a number of languages, understand procedural, functional, and object-oriented paradigms; I'm familiar with common design patterns and am a decent engineer. I learn quickly. I work 2 jobs and I have a life. I want to get a CS degree from an accredited school (a BS, that is), but I have no interest in wasting any of my precious time taking classes in English, Philosophy, History, Art and the like. While these fields are useful and perhaps enriching, they will not contribute to making me better at my job. Moreover, I attended an excellent high school that covered these fields of study in great detail, and I feel no need or desire to spend more time studying these things. I want a BS in Computer Science with no general education requirements. Any suggestions?"
Hah, good luck. (Score:4, Funny)
Go take your gen eds like the rest of us. Do you think we enjoyed them? No.
Wahhhh (Score:2, Funny)
I want my cake, and I want to eat it too. I want to go to a good school, but I don't want to meet all their requirements because it's a "waste" of my precious time.
You know what, princess? It's ok that your parents spoiled you - but unless you're the next billionaire (and you're not, or you'd be well on your way by now) the world simply isn't going to change for you. Posting that question here only shows that you are interested in "the easy way out", the "low hanging fruit", the "path of least resistance". Life ain't like that kid. Now GTFO and stop wasting MY precious time.
Re:You underestimate the value (Score:3, Funny)
I started wondering about the merits of the points in your comment. Then I realized you are an accountant, and accountants are morons. You should post that fact at the top of all of your comments to save slashdot readers some time.