About Our Program
This program is intended to provide the first two years of a baccalaureate program. Majors in this program study the theory, design, development, and application of computer technology for storing and manipulating data and managing information.
Nature of Work and Employment
Computer Science majors need to be well organized, precise, and have attention for detail. They must interact with a wide variety of individuals in order to well define the computer assignments to be accomplished. Common jobs students have had one year after graduating from a four-year baccalaureate program in this major are computer programmer, systems analyst, network analyst, information system specialist, and systems manager.
Special Considerations
The listed coursework is a recommendation only. Students should check with a student advisor for HCC graduation requirements and specific university requirements in this major. Students must meet with an advisor to ensure that the special requirements of the department and institution to which they plan to transfer are met. Colleges and universities have specific requirements for transfer students.
Requirements
Associate of Science Requirements
Students must meet all requirements for the Associate of Science degree in order to graduate from Highland Community College. For more information, please see your advisor.
Recommended Courses
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| INFT 180 | Intro to Information Systems 1 | 3 |
| INFT 190 | Prin of Computer Science I 1 | 3 |
| INFT 290 | Prin of Computer Science II 1 | 3 |
| MATH 250 | Analytic Geometry/Calculus I 1 | 5 |
| MATH 255 | Analytic Geometry/Calculus II 1 | 5 |
NOTE: Students should check with their student advisor or a computer science faculty member to ensure their choices in the math and science elective areas are appropriate.
Program Outcomes
Students who complete this program of study will be able to:
- Apply computing knowledge appropriate to the emphasis/discipline.
- Solve problems in an information technology environment.
- Demonstrate professional behavior and ethical conduct.
- Demonstrate appropriate social and communication skills.
- Analyze the local and global impact of computing on society.
- Utilize data to help in the decision-making process.
Program Contacts
Call Highland at 815-235-6121 for the following program contacts:
- Dr. Matt Magee, Dean of Agriculture, Business & Technology
- Jeremy Monigold, Information Systems Faculty
- Beth Groshans, Student Advisor
