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Why choose Computer Science at PCC?
Taking computer science courses at PCC can help you save on tuition costs while you prepare to transfer to a university to earn a bachelor’s degree in computer science. With a degree in computer science, you can work in a variety of fields dealing with computers: animating computer games, designing software, assembling hardware, and the study of how humans work with technology and data.
For the working student and those with a busy schedule, we offer all of our CS sequences online.
Degrees and certificates
PCC offers classes in this program but not a degree. These classes can be used as electives and as part of the following university transfer plans:
| Award | Length (attending full-time) | Financial aid eligible | Currently accepting students? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer | 2 years | ||
| Associate of General Studies | 2 years | ||
| Associate of Science | 2 years |
Locations
Rock Creek
SylvaniaWhat will you learn?
Class information
Classes introduce you to subjects like:
- C programming
- Data structure
- Discrete structures
- Programming systems
- UNIX/Linux
Computer Science tutoring is available to help you succeed.
What will you do?
Computer science is a career field that all different kinds of people work in – from graphic designers to programmers to software developers and many others. This field mixes creativity with technology, problem-solving, and team interaction. So no matter what you’re interested in, computer science can be a real option for you.
Computer Science 161B entrance exam
The Computer Science 161B entrance exam is for students wishing to bypass CS 161A and go straight into CS 161B.
Next steps
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Related programs
PCC offers more than 90 programs.