Computer Science, A.S.
Run Computers, Run the World
Our world runs on computers. Now more than ever, we need people who know how they work. Start your journey toward a rewarding, high-paying computer science career at DCC.
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What You'll Study in Our Computer Science Program
With a DCC Computer Science degree, the possibilities are virtually limitless. You'll learn to use computers to solve problems, maintain crucial systems, and develop new ways to improve the world and everyday life with computer technology.
In your first year at DCC, you'll tackle introductory computer science, calculus, and general education courses. For the home stretch of your degree, you’ll dive deep into advanced data structures, computer architecture, and advanced mathematics and science.
At the end of the program, you’ll be prepared for entry-level roles, or to continue your education, in a range of technologies from artificial intelligence and robotics to data analytics and cloud computing.
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CPS 141: Computer Science I
Learn the fundamental concepts of computer programming from an object-oriented perspective
CIS 227: Computer Architecture and Organization
A crash course in data types, I/O processing, dumps and debugging, and more
CPS 231: Data Structures
Explore data structures and software modeling including algorithms, stacks, queues
and linked lists
Where Do Computer Science Grads Go?
Transform your associate degree into a bachelor’s degree. DCC grads have successfully gone on to four-year programs at:
- SUNY Albany
- SUNY Canton
- SUNY New Paltz
- SUNY Potsdam
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ASA at DCC
DId you know there's a student chapter of the American Statistical Association at DCC? ASA student chapters provide experience, education, and opportunities for those interested in the world of statistics and data analysis. DCC is the first and only community college with an ASA Student Chapter.
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Email: admissions@sunydutchess.edu
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