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Career/Program Overview

Rochester Communityand Technical College offers several Computer Careers program/degree options.  These options include an A.S. in Computer Information Systems, an A.S. in Computer Science, an A.S. in Pre-Bioinformatics and certificate in Computer Skills.

Curriculum-at-a-Glance

The A.S. degrees in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, and Pre-Bioinformatics require Computer Science Concepts, Programming & Problem Solving and Algorithms & Data Structures.  These A.S. degrees target a broad range of students interested in Computer Science/Information Systems and are intended for students planning to transfer to a variety of CS, CIS, IT and associated four-year degree programs.

Program/Degree Options

The Computer Information Systems (CIS), Pre-Bioinformatics (CIS) and Computer Science (CS) A.S. degrees are intended for
students planning to transfer to a four-year degree program. The degrees are articulated with a variety of four-year degree programs (primarily with Winona State University).  The Computer Skills certificate is 10 credits and consists of three courses.

Program Start Date(s)

General course work can be taken any semester.  It is possible to complete the programs on either a part-time or a full-time basis.

Career Opportunities/Information

For Computer Science/Information Systems and Bioinformatics, the Department of Labor predicts that employment is expected to increase much faster than the average as organizations continue to adopt increasingly sophisticated technologies. 

Articulations/Accreditations

Rochester Community and Technical College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission:  A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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