AA/AS in Computer and Information Sciences, General

This associate degree belongs to Grossmont's Computer Science Information Systems curriculum and prepares students for employment as information technology support specialists. Coursework introduces the most common desktop operating systems and gives students hands-on time with related hardware, networking, and web development tools. The wider curriculum serves several aims: getting a job in the computing industry, transferring to a university for more study, learning selected topics for another profession or personal interest, and advanced study for professionals who return to school. Teaching leans heavily on practical exercises with up-to-date equipment, mixing core theory and technique with applications in business, science, and academia. A student who finishes only the major courses can petition Admissions and Records for a Certificate of Achievement before the yearly calendar deadline.