Associate of Science Computer Science
An Associate of Science in Computer Science provides students with the general education, mathematics and science courses normally taken in the first two years of a computer science program at a four-year college or university. With an associate degree, students may seek employment as a computer user support specialist.
Program Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Write programs in a variety of programming languages and computing environments.
- Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics to model situations in a variety of disciplines.
- Analyze a problem, identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a software solution to meet required specifications.
- Apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of software.
- Demonstrate creativity, adaptability, and flexibility in solving problems.
- Apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity.
- Demonstrate ethical reasoning and professional conduct in computing disciplines.
- Effectively communicate with a variety of audiences orally, visually, and in writing.
Demonstrate the ability to learn and adapt in a constantly evolving technical environment.
The College Catalog/Student Handbook has more details about this degree.