Associate Degree
Computer Science
An affordable path to prepare for a career in the technology industry, this associate’s program transfers to a bachelor’s degree.
Talk to an Enrollment CoachThe AS in Computer Science program will educate students so that they have a command of basic programming and web design skills, enabling them to thoughtfully participate in the decisions of the marketplace and thereby contribute to the professions, communities, and organizations to which they belong.
What You Will Learn
Students who complete this program will be able to design and develop an object-oriented program that uses the Java Swing framework for its graphical user interface.
Students who complete this program will be able to design and develop an object-oriented program that uses the Java class library to read and write sequential text files.
Students who complete this program will be able to understand and describe the structure, behavior, and practical uses of a variety of standard data structures.
Students who complete this program will be able to understand and describe the trade-offs of space and time between different standard data structure algorithms and implementations.
Students who complete this program will be able to understand and describe the trade-offs of space and time between different standard data structure algorithms and implementations.
In-Class or Online
Whether you want to attend classes online, or at our historic Milledgeville campus, or at any of our eleven satellite locations, we have a convenient option just for you.
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Why pay more for the same degree?
Thanks to our Transfer Agreements, GMC students can take their college credits with them to dozens of other colleges and universities. Why pay more for core curriculum when you take the same accredited courses at GMC for less, and then transfer to the four-year college of your choice? Here’s a cost comparison:
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Concentration Courses
This course is an introduction to computer science that focuses on the foundational role of algorithms in computing. Each of the following layers of the abstract computing stack are explored: algorithmic foundations, hardware, system software, networks, information security, higher-level programming languages, types of application software, and social/ethical issues in computing. Students will study basic algorithms using pseudo code and compare them to a corresponding programming language implementation.
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in MAT 109, 110, 112, or 201.
The study of computer programming with emphasis on problem solving utilizing well-structured code. Additional topics include data types, flow of control structures, single-dimensional arrays, classes, objects, and methods. Course includes programming assignments using the Java programming language.
Prerequisite: completion of one of the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: CIS 120.
A continuation of the study of computer programming with emphasis on problem solving utilizing well-structured code. Additional topics include multi-dimensional arrays, inheritance, graphical user interfaces, exception handling, sequential file IO, and class library data structures. Course includes programming assignments using the Java programming language.
Prerequisite: CIS 210 with a grade of “C” or better.
This course is an introduction to data structures. Topics include, the design and implementation of data structures as abstract data types, algorithm analysis, indexed (array-based) and linked (node-based) structures, bags, stacks, queues, priority queues, lists, trees, sets, dictionaries, hashing techniques, graphs, and searching and sorting techniques. Assignments using the Python programming language allow students to gain experience using data structures.
Prerequisite: CIS 211 with a grade of “C” or better.
This course is an introduction to discrete mathematics with an emphasis on topics that are applicable to computer science. Topics include, formal logic, propositional logic, predicate logic, mathematical reasoning, proof techniques, graphs, trees, sets, functions, relations, counting techniques, and algorithms.
Prerequisite: “C” or better in MAT 112 or 201.
Hiring Partners
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How much does college cost?
The average cost for one year of college varies widely. GMC is lower than most public and private institutions.
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About This Program
The AS in Computer Science program will educate students so that they have a command of basic programming and web design skills, enabling them to thoughtfully participate in the decisions of the marketplace and thereby contribute to the professions, communities, and organizations to which they belong.
Program Dean
Keri Spetzer, kspetzer@gmc.edu
Program Benefits
Earning an AS degree in computer science will prepare students for employment opportunities and meet educational requirements for continuation towards a bachelor degree in computer science. Upon completion of this degree, graduates will be able to transfer credits to a 4-year BA or BS degree program in computer science. Computer science degree majors consistently remain in the top careers with a wide variety of jobs in the computer industry.
Cost for the Degree
Average Cost for Degree:
$8,280
Why choose GMC?
Explore GMC’s flexible course formats to craft the college experience that works best for you.
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