Computing and Information Science

Associate Degree Program

The landscape of job opportunities in today’s world is changing with new positions in computer and information technology fields emerging as others become obsolete. Information science focuses on identifying, understanding, and resolving problems through established and developing technologies. The Delaware Tech program for Computing and Information Science will prepare you with the skills necessary to understand these workforce dynamics. You will learn about computer sciences in advancing courses of study and you will apply this knowledge in hands-on applications. You will gain knowledge about the hierarchy of levels in computers, learning about CPU structure, control unit operations, parallel organization, and Reduced Instruction Set Computers (RISC). Additional classes in higher mathematics, economics, and business will round out your understanding of CIS applications in preparation for a career in this growing industry.

With a degree in Computing & Information Science you will be prepare for a seamless transfer to one of our sister institutions and the upper-level coursework of a four-year program.

Offered at the following campus(es): Wilmington

What You Can Do

In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions such as:

• Computer support specialist
• Web and server-side programmer
• Website designer
• Computing and information technology solutions designer

What You Will Learn

Program Graduate Competencies

The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.

1. Design and implement moderate to complex programs that meet specifications, perform reliably, and are maintainable using the principles of software engineering.
2. Apply object-oriented design principles to software analysis and programming.
3. Analyze currently available operating systems and software development platforms to design and implement software applications that are effective and secure.
4. Develop programs in assembly language that directly address the computer architecture.
5. Develop technical documentation to meet end user requirements.

Core Curriculum Competencies

The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:

1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Suggested Pathway to Graduation

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree?

This is a Connected Degree program that enables you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior. See a program advisor for details!