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Associate of Science Degree in Computer Science

Associate of Science

Laurel Ridge Community College

The associate of science degree in Computer Science is designed for students who wish to pursue a four-year degree in Computer Science. The curriculum is mapped to the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Transfer curriculum. The degree prepares students for success in a Computer Science bachelor’s degree program or for a junior developer/analyst job. Students should know the specific requirements of the four-year institution to which they wish to transfer to make appropriate elective choices. The degree is transferable under TransferVA articulation agreements as long as the common curriculum is followed.

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	Computer science is the study and development of computers. It includes the theory in which computer research and technology is based, systems analysis and design, application and system software design, and networking. Key concepts within Computer Science are algorithms, computational thinking, and logic. Students participate on competitive programming teams and industry lead hackathons.
Considerations When Selecting Courses	The AS in Computer Science prepares students with core knowledge and skills needed for entry into bachelor programs in computer science. Students should investigate the requriements of the Bachelor's degree program to assist with class selection for the Associate degree. Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Laurel Ridge Community College within your first year
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses	Uses the VCCS CS Core Curriculum students learn Python, Java, and C++ programming languages at a minimum
Doing More With Your Degree	The Computer Science degree is a great place to start for any aspiring computer scientist, who wants to confront problems and create digital solutions for tomorrow. The degree is strong enough for some graduates to enter the work force at the junior level with companies like IBM as seen at https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/jonathan-branson/.
Program Successes & Highlights	The degree is strong enough for some graduates to enter the work force at the junior level with companies like IBM as seen at https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/jonathan-branson/.

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What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	Students transferring to Laurel Ridge with an Associate Degree or higher already completed will be able to transfer in applicable credits to their degree and will have SDV 100 waived.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	Laurel Ridge does not distinguish between students earning an associate degree while in high school or after high school graduation.
Credit for Prior Learning	https://laurelridge.edu/credit-for-prior-learning/
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Laurel Ridge Community College

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College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	Our classes feature up-to-date technology and course content to prepare you for a competitive job market. We offer many courses that will transfer to colleges all over Virginia and the nation. Our student life team offers many ways for students to get involved including clubs, activities, and volunteer opportunities.
Transfer Student Catalog Year	The catalog year in effect at the time a student was formally admitted into their curriculum at Laurel Ridge.
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog placement is tied to semester start selected in the application.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	https://laurelridge.edu/transfer/

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science: Computer Science Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Computer Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Science in Engineering-Computer Sciences Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Paralegal Studies, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Science - Computer Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Computer Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree Computer Science Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Science in Engineering Degree Computer Science Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Computer Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Information Technology	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Information Technology Degree	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate in Applied Science Degree in Infor Systems Tech	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology Degree	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science in Social Sciences Degree Computer Information Systems Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Applied Science in IST Degree Database and Program Developer Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology (Programming and Mobile Applications Development)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology (Database Specialist)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Cyber Security	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Science in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science - Pre-Medical	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Science in Science-Agribusiness	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	Online
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Web Design	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Web Design - Graphic Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology (Web Development Specialist)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Visual Design Degree	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Science in Computer Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Central Virginia Community College	AS in Computer Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person
Northern Virginia Community College	Computer Science, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Sciences in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Computer Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Science in Computer Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Computer Science Degree	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Science in Computer Science Degree	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community College	Associate of Science in Computer Science Degree	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Mountain Gateway Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with a Specialization in Administration of Justice	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Online
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Science in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Sciences in Computer Science	Associate	Associate of Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in Education	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Education	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Human Services	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Administration of Justice	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Agribusiness	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Health Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Science in Business Administration Degree	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	Online, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Science in Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Science in Engineering	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Science in Social Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	Online
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration - Outdoor Leadership	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Health Sciences	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science in Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree Veterinary Preparation Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science in Social Science Degree Communications Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree Engineering Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Education	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with a Specialization in Human Services	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies with a Specialization in Substance Abuse	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Specialization in Community & Provider Services	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Specialization Developmental Disabilities	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with Spec in Communications & Media Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies Specialization in Health Sciences	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Computer Information Systems Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science with a Specialization in Engineering	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science with a Specialization in Mathematics	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science with a Specialization in Veterinary Preparation	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Central Virginia Community College	AAS in Information Systems Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Mountain Gateway Community College	Associate in Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Danville Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology - Software Development Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology Network Engineer	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community College	Associate of Applied Science in IST Network Engineer - Cyber and Network Security Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology-Cyber Security Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology-Full Stack Developer	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology-Network and Technical Support Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Information Systems Technology, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology-Cyber Security Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology Degree	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science with a major in Information Systems Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology Degree	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Online, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology Degree	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology (Geographic Information Systems - GIS)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Online
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology (Network Administration)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology (Network Infrastructure Specialist)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate in Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology - Specialization in Networking	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Applied Science in IST Degree Cyber Security and Network Administration Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Tech	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Tech	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate in Science in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Mountain Gateway Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Eastern Shore Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate in Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Science - Mathematics Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Science - Biotechnology Laboratory Technician	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Science in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Education: Grades 6-12 Social Studies Education Major, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Education: Elementary Education Major, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Engineering, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Science in Physical and Natural Sciences, Biotechnology Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Science - Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate in Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science - Major in Biology	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Science in Degree - Chemistry Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science - Major in Mathematics	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science - Major in Medical Lab Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Natural Resources	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree Mathematics Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree Integrated Environmental Studies Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree Agriculture Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree Biotechnology Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree Mathematics Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Germanna Community College	Associate in Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community College	Associate of Science in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Danville Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Central Virginia Community College	AS in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree Kinesiology Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree Public Health Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Science, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Science: Mathematics Major, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree with a Business Administration Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree with a Criminal Justice Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree with an Elementary Education (PreK-6) Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree with a Health Science Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree with a Psychology Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree with a Social Work Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree with a STEM Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
15-1255.01	Video Game Designers	Design core features of video games. Specify innovative game and role-play mechanics, story lines, and character biographies. Create and maintain design documentation. Guide and collaborate with production staff to produce games as designed.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1255.00	Web and Digital Interface Designers	Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices. May use web framework applications as well as client-side code and processes. May evaluate web design following web and accessibility standards, and may analyze web use metrics and optimize websites for marketability and search engine ranking. May design and test interfaces that facilitate the human-computer interaction and maximize the usability of digital devices, websites, and software with a focus on aesthetics and design. May create graphics used in websites and manage website content and links.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
25-1021.00	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
15-1253.00	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1243.01	Data Warehousing Specialists	Design, model, or implement corporate data warehousing activities. Program and configure warehouses of database information and provide support to warehouse users.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1243.00	Database Architects	Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1299.07	Blockchain Engineers	Maintain and support distributed and decentralized blockchain-based networks or block-chain applications such as cryptocurrency exchange, payment processing, document sharing, and digital voting. Design and deploy secure block-chain design patterns and solutions over geographically distributed networks using advanced technologies. May assist with infrastructure setup and testing for application transparency and security.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1299.00	Computer Occupations, All Other	All computer occupations not listed separately.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1299.08	Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1299.06	Digital Forensics Analysts	Conduct investigations on computer-based crimes establishing documentary or physical evidence, such as digital media and logs associated with cyber intrusion incidents. Analyze digital evidence and investigate computer security incidents to derive information in support of system and network vulnerability mitigation. Preserve and present computer-related evidence in support of criminal, fraud, counterintelligence, or law enforcement investigations.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1299.03	Document Management Specialists	Implement and administer enterprise-wide document management systems and related procedures that allow organizations to capture, store, retrieve, share, and destroy electronic records and documents.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1299.02	Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians	Assist scientists or related professionals in building, maintaining, modifying, or using geographic information systems (GIS) databases. May also perform some custom application development or provide user support.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1299.05	Information Security Engineers	Develop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies. Build, maintain and upgrade security technology, such as firewalls, for the safe use of computer networks and the transmission and retrieval of information. Design and implement appropriate security controls to identify vulnerabilities and protect digital files and electronic infrastructures. Monitor and respond to computer security breaches, viruses, and intrusions, and perform forensic investigation. May oversee the assessment of information security systems.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1299.09	Information Technology Project Managers	Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage. Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1299.04	Penetration Testers	Evaluate network system security by conducting simulated internal and external cyberattacks using adversary tools and techniques. Attempt to breach and exploit critical systems and gain access to sensitive information to assess system security.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1299.01	Web Administrators	Manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality assurance of web sites and web applications.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1254.00	Web Developers	Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers and devices. Optimize website performance, scalability, and server-side code and processes. May develop website infrastructure and integrate websites with other computer applications.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1231.00	Computer Network Support Specialists	Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1252.00	Software Developers	Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1221.00	Computer and Information Research Scientists	Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
11-3021.00	Computer and Information Systems Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.	Management Occupations
25-1199.00	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
15-1251.00	Computer Programmers	Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1241.00	Computer Network Architects	Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1211.00	Computer Systems Analysts	Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1211.01	Health Informatics Specialists	Apply knowledge of nursing and informatics to assist in the design, development, and ongoing modification of computerized health care systems. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the health care system.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1241.01	Telecommunications Engineering Specialists	Design or configure wired, wireless, and satellite communications systems for voice, video, and data services. Supervise installation, service, and maintenance.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
43-9021.00	Data Entry Keyers	Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing.	Office and Administrative Support Occupations
11-9121.01	Clinical Research Coordinators	Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.	Management Occupations
11-9121.00	Natural Sciences Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.	Management Occupations
25-2031.00	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
11-9121.02	Water Resource Specialists	Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.	Management Occupations
25-1194.00	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach vocational courses intended to provide occupational training below the baccalaureate level in subjects such as construction, mechanics/repair, manufacturing, transportation, or cosmetology, primarily to students who have graduated from or left high school. Teaching takes place in public or private schools whose primary business is academic or vocational education.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
27-1024.00	Graphic Designers	Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-1014.00	Special Effects Artists and Animators	Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
15-1242.00	Database Administrators	Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1244.00	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-2051.01	Business Intelligence Analysts	Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-2051.02	Clinical Data Managers	Apply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-2051.00	Data Scientists	Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1212.00	Information Security Analysts	Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations

Cost To Complete

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Estimated Cost for the Associate of Science Degree in Computer Science at Laurel Ridge Community College These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category	Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition	$168	Per Credit	$10,080	$0	$10,080
Fees
Student Activity Fee	$3	Per Credit	$180	0	$180
Auxiliary Fee	$4	Per Credit	$240	0	$240

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Tuition & Fee Notes:

Additional Fees
- Some courses include materials fees in the cost of tuition or use free materials, and other courses require students to purchase texbooks or other materials. Laurel Ridge does not charge fees for parking or graduation. Tuition and fees are the same regardless of whether students attend online or in person. Tuition and Fees are subject to change.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.

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