Online Engineering Choice

[bjcheung77]

That situation with Dfrecore doesn't apply because your assumptions were way off base. Dfrecore asked what was meant by hardware, and you answered by saying that the OP wants to transfer certifications. The answer didn't match the question at all. Plus, you can't get a degree in hardware. 

There seems to be a communication error/confusion here someplace... That situation actually does apply to you as you're quoting me when I'm replying to the OP, I wasn't asking you what it meant, I wanted to hear it from the OP.  Furthermore you haven't read the thread I linked earlier, I wasnt even answering Dfrecore, I was answering JSD and post #8/#9.  Read below - I copied it from that post.  But why are you quoting me or answering me?

LOL, Haha, I see what happened there, incorrect internet etiquette on my side. No wonder I got confused for a moment reading this. My mistake and I apologize profusely, I was actually responding to JSD's post #8 trying to validate these recommendations and geissingert's #9. I should have done so in quotes... so there would be no confusion. Anyways, my bad.

Computer science is not electrical engineering. Plain and simple. A CS program doesn't even come close to preparing someone for a career as an electrical engineer. Even after the OP told you that a computer science degree will not work, you're still recommending it. Giving you "clarification" served no purpose.

That's very good and that is correct, but that does serve it's purpose, as if you kept reading and not cutting into someone else's chat/correspondence, you would have read that I recommended to get the BS CS/Math, get the EE online while working and find a job in the US... you haven't heard the full story of what I have to tell, he also needs a backup plan.  

Finding an appropriate masters in electrical engineering is going to be even more difficult than finding one at the baccalaureate level. It's also likely going to be more expensive to get a BA in math/CS and a master's in electrical engineering. What if the OP can't immigrate to the U.S. or Canada right away? Then, he or she will be stuck with an unwanted degree.

For you it may be an unwanted degree, but again, for yourself and many others, the OP wanted a degree first before going into Engineering and their degree of choice was BA CS/Math.  Like you and others, they want to get a second degree and that's where I was getting more details to see which provider/degree was suitable for him.  It is a stepping stone for himself, once that's done, he can apply to an EE program online of his own choice.

Bioelectrical engineering is a rare concentration. Companies would have a tough time finding qualified candidates if they required a concentration in bioelectrical engineering. Look at how many jobs ask for bioelectrical engineering. That should give you the answer to how unimportant that concentration is. Regardless, you're recommending math and CS, which has little to do with bioelectrical engineering or electrical engineering, period.

To get a US EE degree for an international student is very hard, period, but what he can do is use his CS/Math degree and skills to continue working, he would have his undergrad gen eds and some of his engineering courses done to transfer into a third year EE degree, what's stopping him from getting an "ideal for the time" degree and getting a second one?  I think it's a good idea, not everyone has the resources to go directly into an EE and at his age, it would set him up for the fields involving CS/Math.

By the way, biomedical engineering is not the same as bioelectrical engineering. If they want an electrical engineer to work on biomedical devices, then an electrical engineering degree will suffice. When you went to the Microchip Technology website, did you even both to look at their jobs and what they require?

That was an example I wanted to provide to illustrate that there are "other electrical engineering specialties" on their site, and if he was going into Embedded Applications/Development, it would be a big "NO" to having just an Electrical Engineering degree.  Why would they hire someone with just an EE when they want to have a specialist that has the EE with that specific specialty?  Just because he has an Electrical Engineering degree doesn't mean he's qualified for all types of Electrical Engineering specialties or subspecialties, that was just one example, I could have used others.

Ultimately, it's up to the OP to decide on what is best or better for their situation and take advice with a grain of salt. You and others on this board, as well as myself - we just volunteer our time to see if we can help them and that's what fellow members are here for.  It's not like we're telling them to do anything illegal to get a job in the US or immigrate here.

Now last but not least? What other advice or recommendations would you have for the OP, do you have anything constructive to add?  I think he woud like some feedback to what advice/options he has in his current state.  I do thank you again for taking your time to read through my writings... I no longer am the +1, "I agree", and "add a sentence or two to cheer the student on" poster, the last few months, I've been providing clearer/longer, more detailed advice...