AA/AS in Computer Science

This associate degree is a tightly prescribed version of Shoreline's transfer degree with a computer science focus. It sits inside the General Transfer area and is built to cover roughly the first two years of study that many four-year schools expect. Coursework introduces programming, working in teams and solving problems. Together these form the base for later study in computing. Students use it either to build skills for the workplace or to move on to a university. Possible directions named by the college include software development, cybersecurity and data science. The planning guide for the transfer degree helps students line up courses with the requirements of the university they hope to attend next. Advisors can help adjust the plan as goals change, so students keep every option open for transfer.