AA/AS in Computer and Information Sciences, General

This transfer pathway prepares students to finish a bachelor's degree at a four-year school and then work in computer information systems, a field that changes quickly. Students learn to build solutions to business information problems with current programming methods and application software, analyze and plan information systems, and develop database applications. Teamwork, communication and leadership are part of the training. Plan on 5 semesters and 68 credits to finish this degree. Classes meet on the West Boylston Street campus. Entry calls for a high school diploma or an equivalency credential such as the GED or HiSET; placement into college-level English is also listed. Because tuition is charged by the credit, the total cost depends on how many credits a student takes. In-state and out-of-state or international students pay different rates, and certain programs carry extra fees.