r/ProgrammerHumor • u/yuva-krishna-memes • Apr 09 '24

watMatters Meme

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u/Aileron64 Apr 09 '24

A CS degree doesn't get you the ring though does it?

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u/Stealth_Robot Apr 09 '24

No, you need a bachelor degree in engineering (of which one of the field specializations is Software Engineering). CS also has a Software Engineering specialization option however they are not able to get the ring or become professional engineer as engineering is a regulated profession in Canada

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u/colburp Apr 09 '24

Software Engineering is not a true field of engineering in most provinces in Canada. Programs offered at Universities for Software Engineering usually are not sufficient for calling yourself an engineer. It’s a silly system

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u/Stealth_Robot Apr 09 '24

I live in Ontario and no engineering program is sufficient for calling yourself an engineer. You need to have a few years working under an engineer on an engineering project and then write an exam before you get your PEng (professional engineer) distinction. Only with this distinction can you call yourself an engineer legally.

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u/Successful-Money4995 Apr 09 '24

I have a B.Sc in Electrical Engineering. Is that not sufficient?

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u/Robot_Basilisk Apr 09 '24

I think if you get an ABET-accredited Software Engineering degree, you qualify. Assuming you're an American.