Welcome to the Associate of Science Degree (Computer Science)

Completion of the AS-T in computer science prepares students for transfer to a 4-yr institution to complete their Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer science engineering. This degree can be completed in either C⁺⁺ or JAVA programming languages. Students will need to determine which language is preferred by the transfer institution. Apply knowledge of math, science and computer science to identify, formulate, and solve computer science problems. Communicate effectively and work well in situations that require teamwork. Design and perform tests or experiments, analyze and interpret data, and prepare a report summarizing the results of the tests of experiments. Develop a design or system given a set of requirements and specifications Use techniques, skills, and modern engineering and computer tools necessary for engineering or computer science practice.

Career Path

Students completing this degree will be ready to transfer to a 4-yr institution to complete study in computer science. A basic knowledge of computer structure and programming adds to many jobs - both as a programmer, working with programmers and as a content expert developing programs for projects in that field.