Computer Science, AS

Upon successful completion of the Associate in Science degree in Computer Science, the student is prepared for careers in programming, web site development, or computer network maintenance. Skills and knowledge include the ability to identify and correct computer security problems and network components, and logically solve computer-related software issues. Specific courses in each specialization further refine the knowledge base in each discipline.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of basic networking concepts and ability to utilize that knowledge to configure a basic networking device and solve basic network security problems.
2. Demonstrate understanding of basic Operating System concepts and ability to utilize that knowledge to setup the Operating System of a computer system.
3. Demonstrate the skills to use application software such as word processing, spreadsheet processing programs, and database management system.
4. Demonstrate the skills to plan, create, test, and debug computer programs using procedural programming or Object-Oriented Programming techniques.
5. Demonstrate the ability to identify and understand the basic terminology used in Computer Science and how computer hardware and software work together to produce desired results.
6. Demonstrate the skills and training for employment and/or transfer to a four-year college or university.