From the starship Enterprise to the chilling intelligence of HAL in 2001: A Space Odyssey, countless science fiction narratives feature a common trope: a perplexed character asks a computer for answers, and an immediate, insightful reply follows. What once seemed like fantasy, where artificial intelligence provides instant solutions, is rapidly transitioning into our everyday reality. This remarkable journey from futuristic concept to functional technology is largely thanks to the efforts of computer programmers.
When studying computer science, you will learn various types of computer languages, bridging the gap between humans and computers.
This Associate of Science (A.S.) degree is designed to provide you with the educational foundation necessary for optimal transfer to a four-year degree program. This degree meets the computer science statewide articulation agreement for transfer to the fourteen Pennsylvania System of State Higher Education institutions.
Program Objectives
- Understand and be proficient in the use of software development processes to design and develop software and solve problems in computer science.
- Understand and be able to apply the underlying principles of computer science and computer architecture to a variety of problem domains.
- Demonstrate proficiency in computing and mathematical theoretical concepts at the calculus level and apply these concepts to computing problems.
Transfer Opportunities
Your ability to start here and earn a bachelor’s degree anywhere makes Penn Highlands the right college choice. Plus, you will save thousands of dollars. Be smart, and get your associate degree with us before transferring on to something greater.
Penn Highlands has signed transfer agreements to continue your studies in Computer Science with:
- American Public University
- California University of Pennsylvania
- Carlow University
- Cheyney University
- Commonwealth University Bloomsburg
- Commonwealth University Kutztown
- Commonwealth University Lock Haven
- Commonwealth University Mansfield
- East Stroudsburg University
- Franklin University
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- Lincoln University
- Millersville University
- PennWest Clarion University
- PennWest Edinboro University
- Robert Morris University
- Saint Francis University
- Shippensburg University
- Slippery Rock University
- Southern New Hampshire University
- Susquehanna University
- University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
- West Chester University
Ready? Schedule a visit to discuss your future. Transfer options are different based on the college you plan to attend; our team can help you determine the right path for what you are looking for.