Welcome to the Associate Degree Computer Science

Computer science is an exciting program dealing with the problems in organizing, representing, manipulating and presenting information in an automatic processing environment. Computerized information systems are being developed and used in almost every field. The goal of the computer science program is to provide an understanding of the functions of the modern computer and operational skills in program development. There is an increasing demand for software engineers as anything that plugs into a wall outlet or runs on a battery has a microcontroller or microprocessor at its core and therefore an embedded program running.

The Associate of Science (Computer Science) Degree is a foundational degree consisting of 60 credits in total, typically completed over a two-year period. Students within the Associate of Science (Computer Science) Degree program will gain knowledge in programming, data structures, and computer architecture, and will develop their critical thinking and analytical skills. Students will also complete mathematics and lab science courses to further their numerical and lab skills.

Career Option

Web Developer, Computer Support Specialists, Software Developer, Computer programmer, Systems Analyst, Systems Administrator, Application Developer, Computer technician, Database Administrator, Networking, UX design, Computer and information systems manager, Network administrator, Analyst, Big data, Cybersecurity, Technician, Machine learning, Operations Associate.

Eligibility

English Language Requirement

College of the Canyons will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12 year education or English is designated as the primary and official language, and the principle language of instruction.

If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit  

  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Admission Requirements

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to College of the Canyons below

1. WASSCE/A level Certficate 

2. School Transcript

3. Passport

4. Recommendation Letter

Intakes

Fall, 2025

From January, 2025 to May, 2025

Open

Summer, 2025

From January, 2025 to March, 2025

Open

Spring, 2025

From January, 2025 to January, 2025

Open

Fall, 2024

From January, 2024 to May, 2024

Open