What You Will Learn
Computer Science is a dynamic and exciting field, designed to engage learners with the power to solve today’s pressing challenges in every field from health care to entertainment.
CCM Computer Science students learn how to:
- Design and write a program to solve a problem
- Create a website or develop an app
- Work with others, lead a team and develop a project plan
- Consider ethical questions regarding technological impacts on society
- Understand the inner-workings of a computer Our Computer Science program follows industry curriculum standards and is designed to transfer seamlessly to bachelor-level Computer Science programs at four-year colleges and universities.
Curriculum
Curriculum Checksheets list all of the courses you are required to complete in order to obtain a degree or a certificate.
The checksheets provide a suggested semester-sequence of courses and include information about elective course choices which may be required as part of a degree program. Curriculum Checksheets are revised each year as course requirements are updated.
According to Payscale’s 2021 College Salary Report computer science is one of the highest paid majors and graduates earned an average early career salary of $72,300 and a mid-career salary of $114,700.
Careers in Computer Science
Computer Science is useful for any career or industry that requires technology – which means just about anything. Pair your other interests with Computer Science and use it to create your dream job. The demand for computer scientists with bachelor’s degrees is great. For some, working immediately after receiving an associate degree is the goal. With an associate degree you can become a:
- Computer programmer – write and test code general software applications
- Computer support specialist – provide help to computer users and organizations
- Data engineer – manage the data collected and stored by a business
- Mobile application developer – design and develop code for mobile devices
- Web developer – create interactive websites
Associate Degree in Computer Science
Computer Science is useful for any career or industry that requires technology – which means just about anything. Pair your other interests with Computer Science and use it to create your dream job. The demand for computer scientists with bachelor’s degrees is great. For some, working immediately after receiving an associate degree is the goal.
Why Study Computer Science at CCM
Computer Science is useful for any career or industry that requires technology – which means just about anything. Pair your other interests with Computer Science and use it to create your dream job. The demand for computer scientists with bachelor’s degrees is great. For some, working immediately after receiving an associate degree is the goal.
Paying for Your Computer Science Education
Earning an Associates Degree in Computer Science is a powerful investment that will pay off over the course of your life, in both increased earnings and job satisfaction. But what is the upfront cost, and how do you afford it?
There’s good news: Money is available to help you pay for school! Our Financial Aid staff can provide lots of information about the process of finding funds to help pay for your education.
Resources
Your Computer Science Faculty Advisors
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