{"id":14918,"date":"2024-11-20T14:34:48","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T19:34:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics-new\/?page_id=14918&#038;preview_id=14918"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:50:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T15:50:32","slug":"computer-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/science-engineering\/computer-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Computer Science"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id14918_b108aa-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14918_b108aa-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14918_b108aa-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(74% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(26% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id14918_b108aa-3d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14918_b108aa-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14918_b108aa-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14918_b108aa-3d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14918_e999c6-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14918_e999c6-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14918_e999c6-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14918_e999c6-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14918_e999c6-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14918_e999c6-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14918_e999c6-77{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14918_e999c6-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14918_e999c6-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14918_e999c6-77\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many computer science careers are attainable with a bachelor&#8217;s or master&#8217;s degree. An associate degree from 51做厙 will prepare you to transfer to a four-year institution while also providing you valuable information technology skills and, if you choose, the opportunity to earn valuable industry certifications, bolstering your professional credentials. A degree in computer science will allow you to pursue a variety of employment opportunities in diverse industries, from healthcare and finance to entertainment and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This degree path will give you the fundamentals in programming, computer organization, and mathematics needed to successfully transfer to four-year computer science programs of all types.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why choose 51做厙&#8217;s Computer Science Program?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This degree was created under a Transfer Virginia state initiative that guarantees transfer to Virginia public four-year institutions. Transfer Virginia guarantees that the courses at 51做厙 are equivalent to the ones at the four-year schools and will count towards a bachelor&#8217;s degree.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>51做厙 offers small class sizes, lower tuition and extensive student support services.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The 51做厙 program allows you the opportunity to earn valuable industry certifications.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Graduates have transferred to:<\/strong>&nbsp;George Mason University, James Madison University, Radford University, Roanoke College and Virginia Tech, among others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.virginiawestern.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=25&amp;poid=3520&amp;returnto=2597\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;background-color:#53c6d6;text-transform:uppercase\">What Classes Do I Take?<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/goKiX8gLNj4\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;background-color:#cfd1d7;text-transform:uppercase\">Choose Your Stem<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/science-engineering\/eng-computer-science\/\">Engineering: Computer Science<\/a>&nbsp;(Associate of Science)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/it\/information-systems-technology\/\">Information Systems Technology<\/a>&nbsp;(Associate of Applied Science)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/it\/ist-security-network\/\">IST: Cyber Security &amp; Network Administration Specialization<\/a>&nbsp;(Associate of Applied Science)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/it\/ist-data-analytics\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"14963\">IST: Data Analytics &amp; Programming Solutions Specialization<\/a>\u00a0(Associate of Applied Science)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transferring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you graduate from 51做厙 with an AA or AS degree and a minimum grade point average, you may obtain guaranteed admission to more than 30 of the commonwealth&#8217;s colleges and universities.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.transfervirginia.org\/partners\">Click here for a list of Virginia Transfer Partners<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14918_6f7f4d-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column14918_6f7f4d-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14918_6f7f4d-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14918_6f7f4d-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14918_6f7f4d-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14918_6f7f4d-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14918_6f7f4d-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#18284a;}.kadence-column14918_6f7f4d-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14918_6f7f4d-80, .kadence-column14918_6f7f4d-80 h1, .kadence-column14918_6f7f4d-80 h2, .kadence-column14918_6f7f4d-80 h3, .kadence-column14918_6f7f4d-80 h4, .kadence-column14918_6f7f4d-80 h5, .kadence-column14918_6f7f4d-80 h6{color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column14918_6f7f4d-80 a{color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column14918_6f7f4d-80 a:hover{color:#fec00f;}.kadence-column14918_6f7f4d-80{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14918_6f7f4d-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14918_6f7f4d-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14918_6f7f4d-80 feature-box-academic\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Cost &amp; Length<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Est. Tuition*:<\/strong> $<span id=\"tuition\"><\/span><br><strong>Program Length:<\/strong> 2 Years<br><strong>Credits: <\/strong><span id=\"hours\">60<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div class=\"disclaimer\"><p>*Estimated cost reflects in-state rate and is subject to change. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/pay\/cost-of-attendance\/\">Click here for the cost of attendance for financial aid<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Head<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p><strong>Dr. Diane D. Wolff<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Professor, Computer Science &amp; Information Technology<\/em><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-envelope\" title=\"email\"><\/i> <a href=\"mailto:dwolff@virginiawestern.edu\">dwolff@virginiawestern.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-phone-alt\" title=\"phone number\"><\/i>\u00a0540-857-6214<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-map-marker\" title=\"location\"><\/i>\u00a0Business Science M310<\/p>\n<p>B.S. &#8211; University of Northern Iowa<br \/>\nM.A.L.S. &#8211; Hollins University<br \/>\nPh.D. &#8211; Arizona State University<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n\n<h3>Have Questions? 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