Online Degree Program Scores With Video Game Enthusiasts
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Online Degree Program Excites Video Game Enthusiasts
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While parents often worry that their teenagers are wasting time on video games, these gamers now have professional pathways that align with their interests.Article
Parents often worry that high school students spend too many hours playing video games, considering it unproductive. However, these gamers now have opportunities to turn their passion into a career. The academic field of computer game technologies has emerged, fueled by the booming video game industry.According to the NPD Group, Inc., video game sales surged from $6.6 billion in 2000 to $9.4 billion in 2004. Riding this wave, DeVry University has announced it will launch its game and simulation programming (GSP) bachelor's degree online, starting in spring 2006. This follows the success of the on-campus program available at 11 locations nationwide.
"Game development technologies will significantly impact various entertainment and defense sectors in the future," said Steven Riehs, Vice President and General Manager of DeVry University Online. The on-campus GSP degree was enthusiastically received, and the online option is expected to attract even more students to this expanding field.
Jesse Schell, former chairman of the International Game Development Association, highlights the surge in interest in the gaming industry over the past decade. He emphasizes that the industry prioritizes practical skills and experience in game development for those pursuing a career in this area.
DeVry’s game and simulation programming degree covers diverse subjects such as the mathematics and physics of games, programming fundamentals, game design, modifications (MOD), massively multiplayer online game programming (MMOG), two- and three-dimensional graphics programming, and simulation and game engine design.
Graduates can pursue roles as programmers, software engineers, and project coordinators in the gaming industry, with opportunities also in simulation design and programming. Potential applications include military simulations, automotive design, healthcare training, crime scene reconstruction, and flight simulation.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, entry-level gaming programmers and engineers with three years of experience can expect to earn an average annual salary of $54,300.
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