Computer Information Systems / Computer Science / Bioinformatics Foundations
Career/Program Overview
Rochester Community and Technical College offers several Computer Careers program/degree options. These options include an AS in Computer Information Systems, an AS in Computer Science, and an AS in Bioinformatics Foundations.
Curriculum-at-a-Glance
The AS degrees in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, and Bioinformatics Foundations require Computer Science Concepts, Programming & Problem Solving and Algorithms & Data Structures. These AS 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).
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 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.
Accreditations/Articulations
Rochester Community and Technical College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
For additional information on the most current list of RCTC program articulations see us at: http://www.rctc.edu/academics/articulations/
Additional Information
Program Plan: http://www.rctc.edu/academics/programs
More Information: http://www.rctc.edu/contact
Overview content updated: 2017-04-17