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Computer Science Program

Computer Science Overview

Program Overview:

Rochester Community and 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 Bioinformatics Foundations and certificate in Computer Skills.

Curriculum-at-a-Glance:

The A.S. degrees in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, and Bioinformatics Foundations 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), Bioinformatics Foundations (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 Information:

For Computer Science/Information Systems and Bioinformatics Foundations, 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:

For additional information on the most current list of RCTC program articulations see us at: http://www.rctc.edu/catalog/articulations/

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