Computer Science - Program Overview
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Scientist, inventor, coder
Computer science is the science behind data-driven discoveries in every field攖hink of the 3,300 billion lines of code that mapped our DNA. Before the biologists, engineers, product designers or stat geeks get to work, the folks who speak assembly language fluently are already up to their elbows. This cutting-edge field has a sense of entrepreneurialism and is always evolving as problems are solved using new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) or quantum and cloud computing.
Bring your analytical brain, love of puzzles and sense of adventure to this in-demand field. Build your foundation at 黑料社区, then transfer to complete your bachelor檚.
Why study Computer Science with us?
At 黑料社区, you have a dedicated Academic Success Advisor to work with as you plan your transfer to a 4-year institution. Your advisor can suggest schools, decipher degree requirements and make sure you檙e on the most efficient path to your goals.
Your instructors know you by name攏ot by number. At 黑料社区, the instructors are teachers first, and researchers second. They dedicate their careers to helping you learn and understand the significance of computer science in our everyday lives.
You learn the same material studied at 4-year schools, while you receive the personal attention and feedback possible only in small classes.
Highlights
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National Science Foundation Scholarship Opportunity
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Financial Aid / Scholarship Opportunities
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Transfer Degree
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Program Length: 2 Years
Finish in 2 years as a full-time student.
Transfer Degree
For degree-seeking students planning to transfer to a 4-year college or university for a bachelor檚 degree.
Transfer degree programs are built around general education classes that lead to an associate degree designed to transfer to a 4-year school. 黑料社区 participates in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) to ensure that approved courses will transfer to other participating colleges and universities. Transfer degrees typically take 2 years of full-time enrollment to complete.
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- choose an academic program
- enroll in first-semester classes
- get access to helpful resources
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Transfer Degree
Computer Science A.S.
Associate in Science- Cost
- $10,850* (estimated)
Courses in the program
This is a customizable program. Build your foundation with core math and computer science courses. Then, mix in some electives that match your interests and goals.
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