   Do I need a game design/programming degree?
  Hi, I already hold a BS in Computer Science and even have experience with AI programming.  I very interested in getting into the game design field but have never programed a visual game beforeI wanted to know if I should bother getting a game programming related degree.Will I be ok with a few books and some time alone?  Or is the game programming field different enough that I need to go back to school for?thanks for all the help.[edited by - real on August 4, 2003 2:21:22 AM]
  I'm not a professional or anything, but if you have enough experience, you should have no trouble getting into the industry with a computer science degree.  Thats what I plan on doing, because a CS degree would be more useful since it covers a wide range of careers.  Keep in mind, though, that they probably aren't going to teach you anything, there are plenty of people out there with experience making games.  Go to various companies sites and look at their requirements for the position you are intrested in.  They should be listed if they have any openings.   [edited by - Aerolithe on August 4, 2003 4:11:55 AM]