Associate Degree
Computer Science
An affordable path to prepare for a career in the technology industry, this associate’s program transfers to a bachelor’s degree.
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Associates Degree in Computer Science
The AS in Computer Science program will educate students so that they have a command of basic programming and web design skills, enabling them to thoughtfully participate in the decisions of the marketplace.
Estimated Annual Cost: $7,785
Cost estimate based on enrollment in 45 annual quarter hours with current Tuition and Fees. Cost includes fees for textbooks and materials.
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What You Will Learn
Students who complete this program will be able to design and develop an object-oriented program that uses the Java programming language.
Students who complete this program will be able to design and develop an object-oriented program that uses the Java Swing framework for its graphical user interface.
Students who complete this program will be able to design and develop an object-oriented program that uses the Java class library to read and write sequential text files.
Students who complete this program will be able to understand and describe the structure, behavior, and practical uses of a variety of standard data structures.
Students who complete this program will be able to understand and describe the trade-offs of space and time between different standard data structure algorithms and implementations.
Students who complete this program will be able to develop a practical, object-oriented, Python program that uses one or more standard data structures for its data management and retrieval.
Program Benefits
Earning an AS degree in computer science will prepare students for employment opportunities and meet educational requirements for continuation towards a bachelor degree in computer science. Upon completion of this degree, graduates will be able to transfer credits to a 4-year BA or BS degree program in computer science. Computer science degree majors consistently remain in the top careers with a wide variety of jobs in the computer industry.
Program Costs:
One of our goals is to offer the highest quality college education at some of the most affordable tuition rates. To understand our tuition rates, please visit the Tuition and Fees Basics Page on our website. Keep in mind that total costs for the program will depend not only on tuition rates, but the amount of quarter hours students must take in order to complete the degree. This will include courses both in the core and in the major.
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