AA/AS in Computer and Information Sciences, General

This degree focuses on how organizations use technology and information to run better. Students work with databases, networks and analytics, and learn to keep systems running and assist the people who rely on them. The courses line up with exams for four widely recognized industry credentials: A+, Server+, Security+ and Network+. Graduates are positioned for work in managing information, analyzing systems or providing technical support, among other technology roles. This is a career-focused associate of applied science degree at Tompkins Cortland Community College, meant to prepare graduates for direct entry into the workforce. It follows a defined course sequence, and students consult an advisor when choosing electives or arranging substitutions. Graduation requires 62-64 credits and a 2.0 GPA or higher.