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Computer Science

Computer Science. Why Study Computer Science?. Our lives depend upon computer systems and the people who maintain them to Keep us safe on the road, in the air, and on the sea Help physicians diagnose and treat healthcare problems

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Computer Science

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  1. Computer Science

  2. Why Study Computer Science? • Our lives depend upon computer systems and the people who maintain them to • Keep us safe on the road, in the air, and on the sea • Help physicians diagnose and treat healthcare problems • Play a critical role in the development of scientific advancements

  3. Why Study Computer Science? • We live in a digitized, computerized, programmable world • To make sense of this new world, we need computer scientists. • Computer Science is applicable in many contexts: • Science and engineering • Humanities • Business

  4. Why Study Computer Science? • Computer Science leads to multiple career paths: • There are over 55 employment opportunities for computer information technologists in Monroe County. • There are over 40 employment opportunities for computer programmers and analysts in Monroe County.

  5. Why Study Computer Science? • Computer Science teaches problem solving. • Computer Science supports and links to other sciences • Computer Science is engaging.

  6. Associate of Science, Computer Information Technology • 2-year degree (63 credit hours) • 18-credit hours in general education • 45-credit hours in discipline specific course work. • 3 Industry certification preps: • A+ Certification (hardware) • Network+ Certification (computer networking) • Security+ Certification (computer security)

  7. Associate of Science, Computer Programming and Analysis • 2-year degree (63 credit hours) • 18-credit hours in general education • 45-credit hours in discipline specific course work. • 2 Industry Certification Preps: • Oracle Certified Associate: Java Programmer • Oracle Certified Programmer: Java Programmer

  8. Computer Programmer Certificate • 1-year certificate (30 credit hours) • A melding of computer science and business courses • Geared towards working with business information systems

  9. Computer Science Questions or need more information? Contact Ms. Dawn Ellis at dawn.ellis@fkcc.edu

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