Computer Science
Don’t play other people’s games, develop your own!
"I think it's fair to say that personal computers have become the most empowering tool we've ever created. They're tools of communication, they're tools of creativity, and they can be shaped by their user." - Bill Gates
From mobile games to medical imaging, computer scientists are helping shape the technological tools used by almost everyone today. The videos you watch on the Internet and the MRI images examined by your doctor were made possible by a person with a Computer Science degree. You could be a member of that family – a programmer reshaping technology your way. Computer Science is the study of problem solving thru algorithms, computations, computer technology and software. As an interdisciplinary science, Computer Science sparks new ways of thinking and understanding aspects of the natural world. It’s a very diverse degree to earn. Want to find out if this program is for you? Check out potential careers on the web at www.acinet.org or www.bls.gov/oco.
AA/AS Degree
The Associate of Science degree is designed to give you a traditional liberal arts education with a math or science emphasis that will transfer to a four year college or university. The AS provides a solid foundation of study in the areas of natural sciences, mathematics, computer science, pre-engineering, and allied health. Click here for track specific information.
Program Description
The Associate of Science Degree with an emphasis in Computer Science provides you with the core courses needed to understand the varied aspects of computer systems. The AS prepares you for transfer to a four-year college or university to complete your Bachelor’s Degree. Computer courses are important for students who plan a career in engineering, mathematics, sciences, and social sciences. Strong computing skills can lead to careers in telecommunications, computer design, and computer applications within various science and engineering fields. These courses are also of interest to people who are striving to master their personal computers.
"60+60" Transfer Guarantee
Spend two years at PPCC, earning your Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree, and we’ll send you off with half the credits you’ll need for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. Guaranteed. If you sign up for the 60+60 Bachelor’s Degree Transfer Program, we guarantee that the credits you’ve earned at PPCC will automatically be accepted by any four-year, public institution of higher learning in the state – providing, of course, you follow a few simple rules. For instance, you have to maintain at least a “C” in each of your 60+60 courses. And only approved 60+60 courses apply. But other than that, there’s hardly anything difficult about it. If you think you might want to move on to a state college or university after completing your two years at PPCC, ask one of our advisors about the 60+60 program. Find out more at www.ppcc.edu/60plus60.
Employment Opportunities
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) has identified fifty areas of interest in which a computer science major may study and work. You could be an administrator in charge of an online music database, a programmer for the next popular Sony Playstation game, a software engineer developing the next generation of text messaging or a computer scientist developing a mathematical algorithm processing MRI imaging data. Check out Computer Science careers at www.acm.org. The United State Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says the computer science industry is expected to grow by 38 percent from 2006 to 2016. This predicted growth is faster than the average occupation. Find out more at www.bls.gov.
Career Path Notes
While the Computer Science AS degree will transfer to any of Colorado’s four-year colleges or universities, most of our graduates transfer to the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. UCCS offers special incentives for PPCC students, including financial aid packages, access to campus amenities and student life events, and even the opportunity to live in the UCCS dorms while attending PPCC. To find out more about the University Connections Program, talk to the Career Planning and Advising Center today. To learn more about transferring to UCCS go to www.uccs.edu/~transfer/Best_Choices/best_choices_main.htm and click on the Computer Science link.
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Call the Division of Business, Social and Behavioral Sciences at 719-502-3300
Minimum Recommended Basic Skills
Recommended basic skills standards are •ENG 060 •MAT 090 •REA 090 Find Out What You Can Do With This Degree Contact Career Services at (719) 502-3232 www.ppcc.edu/Careers