Degrees and Certificates 2003

Degrees and Certificates for Year 2003 - 2004
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The Computer Science Technology Department offers career training that leads to either employment in a programming field or employment as a technician.

Preparation Prior to College

All high school students preparing to undertake a degree or certificate should prepare by taking English and math courses that prepare them for freshmen college English (ENGL 1301 Composition I) and math (MATH 1314 College Algebra). All of the department's degrees and certificates require ENGL 1301 and MATH 1314, therefore all students must satisfy TASP (Texas Academic Skills Program) requirements. College level English and math requirements can be accomplished while in high school by taking dual-credit enrollment, advanced placement or CLEP exams. In addition to being academically prepared, high shcool students should take TECH-PREP courses in high school that have statewide articulation.

Computer Science Technology - (Programming)

The department offers an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Science Technology with the student selecting one specialization in:

Computer Information Science Technology - (Technician)

The department offers an Associate of Applied Science in Computer and Information Science Technology with the student selecting one specialization in:

The department also offers two certificates:

These certificates prepare students for entrance level jobs. Upon completion of a certificate students may seek full-time or part-time employment. However, students should strongly consider the completion of the AAS degree which prepares students for a career as a technician. All courses taken in the certificates will apply towards their respective AAS degree specialization.