Computer Science

Are you interested in creating phone apps, video games, websites, artificial intelligence, or self-driving cars? Individuals with computer science skills truly are key drivers of global technological advancements. Studying computer science provides the skills needed to be able to use technology to provide innovative solutions to practical problems. 

Allan Hancock College’s computer science program teaches the introductory concepts of computer programming, computer architecture, and mathematics. Students learn the theory and methods of processing information in digital computers, the design of computer software and hardware, and the applications of computers. 

Careers for graduates in computer science are plentiful, pay well, and are in high demand. According to a  CNBC article published in 2020, the top 20 jobs in America were ranked according to salary, job satisfaction, and demand. The top three jobs on that list (front end engineer, java developer, and data scientist) all rely on computer science skills. 

Hancock’s computer science program prepares students to transfer to a four-year university for further study. 

This program will help you to: 

• read, write, and debug computer and assembly programs
• write programs that manipulate large data sets
• understand the fundamentals of object-oriented programming
• read binary, hexadecimal, and octal code
• design basic circuits and processors
• understand computer architecture
• understand the mathematics related to computer programming
  

To view the program requirements and suggested course sequences for the degrees and/or certificates available for this program, please visit the course catalog.

Programs you may also be interested in exploring:

• Computer Business Information Systems 
• Engineering 
• Mathematics 
• Physics 

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