Have you ever wondered how interactive technologies such as Siri really work? Does the potential of artificial intelligence excite you instead of inciting dread? CS majors are the brains behind understanding and developing technology that interacts with human beings, whether it be AI programs, cell phone apps, or online websites.
CS majors are not so much focused on the nuts of bolts of physical computer design, but rather the ways in which people and technology interact. They study computer programming, software design, and computer theory from a scientific perspective. They are responsible for improving interactions between people and computer technology.
Useful courses in high school include all things computers: programming, web design, computer science. Also important are courses in mathematics, physics and statistics. Foreign language study will also help students understand how different cultures may interact differently with technology.
CS majors are employed throughout the world by technology companies, whether they are major corporations such as Microsoft and Apple or smaller companies and organizations designing software for their customers. CS majors often choose specialties such as computer security, robotics or web design.