Computer Science - Columbia Basin College

Computer Science from Columbia Basin College is a Campus Associate Computer Science degree that prepares you for a IT career. Program Overview Columbia Basin College's Computer Science program is committed to providing students and the community with the training, academic studies, and valuable hands-on experience necessary for employment in the Information Technology industry. To ensure current and relevant curriculum in this dynamic field and further its commitment to excellence, the program actively pursues partnerships with state and area employers, other colleges and baccalaureate institutions, and advisory committee members from IT related fields. Students may earn a two-year Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree , which has six options: Internet Specialist, Database Administrator, Network Administrator, Programmer, Helpdesk Tech, and Multimedia. In addition, students may earn a one-year programming certificate in VB.Net, C#.Net, or C++. Students may also take classes that will transfer to a four-year degree program. For students pursuing a four-year degree , the Computer Science program has direct articulation agreements with Washington State University, City University, Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, and University of Phoenix. Students may optionally choose to pursue a two-year AST degree, which will be honored at any Washington state baccalaureate institution. Students may also take individual classes for finding immediate employment, retraining, or maintaining and updating existing IT skills. In addition, students may take Computer Science classes to help prepare for various IT industry certifications. The certification classes may be taken in conjunction with one of the degree programs, or on an individual basis. Many of the Computer Science classes are designed to help students prepare for industry certification such as the MCP, MCSE, and MCSA certifications. There are also Computer Science classes that will help prepare students for CompTIA A+ and Network+, Cisco CCNA, and Microsoft MOUS certifications. (Please note that the certification exams are difficult to pass. The Computer Science classes provide students with an opportunity to obtain technical knowledge and product experience, but passing any certification exam requires extra study, work, and initiative on the student's part.) The Computer Science instructors bring a diverse set of talents and expertise to the classroom. Instructors for certification classes are certified; and part-time instructors are subject matter experts who generally work full-time in the field they are teaching. The CBC Computer Science program acknowledges that students may have mastered specific skills and competencies outside of the formal classroom experience. For example, you may have gained work place experience or may be self-taught. Both CBC and the Computer Science program recognize various nontraditional programs and will possibly award a student college credit and/or placement in advanced classes. In accordance with the CBC Nontraditional Credit Policy, the Computer Science program provides two methods for earning nontraditional credit and/or placement, passing a challenge test or presenting proof of a current industry certification, A+, MCP/MCSE, etc. The Computer Science program has also developed articulation agreements with several of the local school districts. These articulation agreements grant students college credit for taking relevant high school classes. Students in the local K-12 school districts should check with their advisors for the availability of these classes. View more details on Columbia Basin College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Computer Science courses.