Program Description

The Computer Science transfer degree program is designed for students who intend to continue their studies at a four-year college or university. This curriculum builds a solid theoretical and mathematical foundation needed to pursue advanced studies in computer science. Students will explore secure coding, testing and validation, computer architecture, operating systems, computational methods, analysis of algorithms, and the development of data structures. This course of study is supported by relevant mathematics, science, and general education courses. Computer scientists are problem solvers and need strong critical thinking skills to a variety of challenging problems and domains.

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

• Use current techniques, skills, and tools with computer programming languages to solve real-world problems;
• Discuss the ethical and societal ramifications of software applications and computing technology;
• Design, implement, test, and evaluate complete, logical programs with documentation that meets defined specifications;
• Use written, oral, and electronic formats to effectively and professionally communicate to diverse audiences within an organization;
• Use software methods and algorithmic thinking to design technological solutions for a variety of different fields.

After Union County College

Graduates of this program can be employed as entry-level computer programmers, engineering assistants, computer operators, or may continue their education in the computer field at a four-year degree-granting institution.

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