AS in in Computer Science
Phoenix College
Key Information
Campus location
Phoenix, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
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Introduction
The Associate in Science (AS), Emphasis in Computer Science degree provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to specialize in computer science. With an associate degree, students may seek employment as a computer user support specialist. With a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue employment opportunities in several careers, including computer network architects, computer programmers, computer systems analysts, database administrators, information security analysts, network and computer systems administrators, and/or software developers in several sectors, including arts, sciences, manufacturing, engineering, medicine, energy, and security.
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Write programs in a variety of programming languages and computing environments.
- Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics to model situations in a variety of disciplines.
- Analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a software solution to meet the required specifications.
- Apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of software, and demonstrate an understanding of tradeoffs involved in design choices.
- Demonstrate creativity, adaptability, and flexibility in solving problems.
- Apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity.
- Demonstrate ethical reasoning and professional conduct in computing disciplines.
- Collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds to accomplish a common goal.
- Effectively communicate with a variety of audiences orally, visually, and in writing.
- Demonstrate the ability to learn and adapt in a constantly evolving technical environment.