Reddit mentions of CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Certification Kit (640-802)
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Getting a job in development isn't quite as much about the degree you specifically get, but how well you can actually program. The primary difference in the job you would have vs. a Computer Science major could have in development would probably be the complexity of the problems. I am a Information Science major myself, and I have done programming for several companies. They will probably use you for a more small scale quick development solution, and not for larger projects that require a lot of time to complete. But again, this all depends on your competencies.
A good comparison between what Information Technology majors do for programming vs. a Computer Science major could be derived from an example of one of my internships. I worked on a lot of small programs that mostly display and handle small amounts of information. Most of my projects took me no less than a week to complete. On the opposite side, on of my colleagues did much harder work, like building an application to scan bar codes through a camera. That is a quite complicated program to write, and he spent a lot of time with some of our engineers doing trig.
Yes, the job opportunities increase after you have a CCNA, because that certification proves to employers that you know the theory of networks, as well as know how to configure commercial Cisco devices. Something to look at if you decide to go for it. You can also try to transition into a networking position during your first job with a company. It might be a little easier to get into the industry that way, just make sure you have the skill set.
Another note I would like to make overall on this: if you have no actual professional experience, as in an internship of some kind, it will be far easier for you to find a job in programming, as opposed to networking. When it comes to networking, you are competing with people who went to technical colleges for associates degrees, who expect to be paid less than I would assume you would.
There is nothing written in stone when it comes to the route you take through your IT career. I know people who have graduated with Art majors, who are now self-taught programmers making quite a bit of money.
I hope that answers your questions.