Mission Statement
The Computer Science (CS) Department aims to:
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Prepare our students for transfer to four-year college or university Computer Science (CS) programs where they can earn a baccalaureate degree or greater.
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Provide our students the CS skills necessary to obtain entry-level positions in computer science and/or programming.
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Provide our students the CS skills necessary to obtain high level REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) and internships.
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Provide CS training across the curriculum, with particular focus on other STEM fields (engineering, science, and math).
The department is continually updating and fine-tuning its programs of study.
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Programs of Study
Associate in Science: Computer Science Transfer Option
The Computer Science Transfer Option prepares students to transfer to four-year college CS programs across the United States and also prepares them for well-paid entry level careers and internships as computer scientists and programmers.
Computer Science Transfer Option Program of Study
Associate in Arts: Computer Science Concentration
The Computer Science Concentration prepares students for well-paying, entry level careers as computer scientists and programmers and prepares students to transfer to four-year college CS programs. Graduates of this concentration may qualify to transfer using benefits of MassTransfer to a University of Massachusetts campus. For current information on eligible programs, visit mass.edu/masstransfer.
Computer Science Concentration Program of Study
Certificate: Object Oriented Programming and Design
This certificate prepares students with in-depth knowledge of object oriented programming and design. Within two semesters of entering the program, students are expected to demonstrate acceptable keyboarding proficiency.