Computer Science

Program Narrative
The Computer Science program is designed to parallel the first two years of a baccalaureate computer science degree program. The studies include computer programming, introductory computer architecture, mathematics, and general education courses. The studies in computer science will provide you with the first two years of course material contained within a scientific university curriculum.

Upon completion of this Computer Science program and your baccalaureate program, you will be prepared for a variety of sophisticated positions in the computer field: as an applications, systems programmer, programmer/analyst or software developer.

Program Features
Depending on your plans and available time, you can complete this program in two years of full-time study with day and evening classes or in three to five years of part-time evening study.

Contact the Admissions Office at 610-861-5500 for further information.

Program Outcomes
Graduates of the program will:

• Use effective approaches for problem solving and algorithm development.
• Use critical thinking to evaluate computing problems and explore options for their solution.
• Be experienced in solving problems related to computer programming and implementing these solutions.
• Have experience in algorithm analysis and data abstraction.
• Have comprehensive understanding of computer hardware needed to critically interpret technical information.
• Explore the nature, characteristics, and design issues of contemporary computing systems.
• Develop abstract thinking skills necessary to compete at a transfer institution.