pennywaltz

So I am looking at this program http://www.wgu.edu/online_it_degrees/information_technology_degree_software Basically it's a BS in IT with a focus on Software Development and at the end of the program you get these certifications also. For someone who graduates from that program, is it possible for them to do graduate work in Computer Science? Or do Graduate work in Computer Science prefer people having a BS in CS? Another program I am looking at is: http://www.regis.edu/regis.asp?sctn=cpcis&p1=ap&p2=cs&p3=ol Which is a BS in CS... no certifications or anything. I am wondering are the certifications are worth it and makes one more employable?

a PhD is a research degree. So if you don't like research, a PhD isn't for you. Epi research is not limited to genetics research, but regardless.. PhD programs like to see you with research experience and a Masters before they would accept you to their program. I think you need to think about what you want to do and see what degree is required. So I would say apply to MPH programs. You don't really have to declare your concentration right away I don't think, since the first year is usually the core courses.