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Computer Science

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Computer Science focuses on managing and operating complex computer systems. Computer science skills are needed in all areas of the economy: retailing, banking, manufacturing, agriculture, service, education, and government, as well as computer manufacturing and software development. This program provides students with the first two years of a four-year computer science degree.

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This degree is usually the best choice for students who know that they are only interested in computer science, and will not need the more rigorous math and science requirements for computer engineering or electrical engineering. It also allows the student to complete general education requirements.

Length

2 Years*

88-92 Credits

Costs

Typically $1,590.70*

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Transfer Information

The Associate of Arts in Computer Science degree is a Direct Transfer Agreement degree. This degree includes all of the general education distribution requirements typically required by four-year universities in Washington state and prepares them to enter a Bachelor of Computer Science program at the junior level.

Students who transfer with the Associate of Arts in Computer Science degree may be required to complete some additional requirements during their junior and senior years as required by individual institutions. Students should review the requirements at their intended transfer institution to minimize the number of such additional requirements.

*Average length to complete and cost to attend is based on a full-time student who is a Washington state resident. The cost displayed refers to quarterly tuition for such a student. Individual program costs and fees may vary.
This degree is usually the best choice for students who are planning major in computer engineering or electrical engineering. Although an oversimplification, computer engineering focuses on programming and developing hardware, while computer science focuses on the theoretical algorithms that drive improvements in software. Electrical engineering is a closely related field but more broadly works in the design of electronics as well as large scale power systems.

Length

2 Years*

90 Credits

Costs

Typically $1,590.70*

Tuition & Fees

Financial Aid

Academic Info

Core Requirements

Program Map

Transfer Information

The Associate of Science in Computer Engineering is designed for students who plan to transfer to a Bachelor of Science degree program at a four-year college or university. The first two years of a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering can be completed at TCC. Students can earn an associate degree to transfer to a Washington state public university. Entry into many engineering programs is competitive, and students are urged to work closely with TCC advisors and university advisors to ensure all entry requirements are met.

*Average length to complete and cost to attend is based on a full-time student who is a Washington state resident. The cost displayed refers to quarterly tuition for such a student. Individual program costs and fees may vary.
This degree is usually the best choice for students planning to major in electrical engineering. Electrical engineers work primarily in research and development industries, firms, the federal government, and with public or private utilities that generate or distribute electricity. Projects can range from designing a telecommunication system or the operation of electric power stations to the lighting and wiring of buildings, the design of household appliances, and any kind of electrical circuitry in computers, phones and more.

Length

2.25 Years*

104 Credits

Costs

Typically $1,590.70*

Tuition & Fees

Financial Aid

Academic Info

Core Requirements

Program Map

Transfer Information

The Associate of Science in Computer and Electrical Engineering is designed for students who plan to transfer to a Bachelor of Science degree program at a four-year college or university. The first two years of a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering can be completed at TCC. Students can earn an associate degree to transfer to a Washington state public university. Entry into many engineering programs is competitive, and students are urged to work closely with TCC advisors and university advisors to ensure all entry requirements are met.

*Average length to complete and cost to attend is based on a full-time student who is a Washington state resident. The cost displayed refers to quarterly tuition for such a student. Individual program costs and fees may vary.

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Computer Science Faculty Advisor

David Anderson

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Computer science graduates are prepared to work in an ever-changing technological world. Job opportunities with highly competitive salaries are open in computer system architecture, programming, training, management, and operational specialties in all areas of the economy: retailing, banking, manufacturing, agriculture, service, education, and government, as well as computer manufacturing and software development.