HeartyBowl

Does anyone know how much the cs games differs from the regular cs major?
Does the cs games major take less cs classes and more game dev glasses?

camomof3

You can find major requirements here:
http://www.usc.edu/dept/publications...rgraduate.html

HeartyBowl

ok so from what I see, the core cs classes are the same, the only difference is that the regular CS has electrical engineering.

So then why do people say that it's not a good idea to do game development-based degrees because it's not as marketable as regular cs? judging by the requirements on that link, they take the same exact core courses. And I don't play on doing electrical engineering. So I just don't understand why game-based degrees aren't as good?

USC2016

A computer science degree on your resume gives you a broader choice of jobs. What if you no longer wanted to do gaming but still wanted a job in the computer field? You can get a job in games just fine with a regular CS degree

simba9

The number of good computer gaming jobs is limited. Still, after looking at the two programs, I don't think you'd be at a disadvantage with a cs games degree. As long as you know how to program, you'll be ok. Knowing computer graphics certainly doesn't hurt.

Just realize that after a few years, you'll almost certainly end up working as a non-game programmer.