Computer Science
Pathway Overview
Program Pathways are a series of courses and experiences carefully selected to help you earn your credential and prepare for your career or university transfer. Program Pathway Maps guide you through quarter-by-quarter coursework, indicate when you’ll need to complete important steps, and describe popular careers in this pathway. Some course sequences or recommended courses can be customized or adjusted by speaking with an advisor.
Pathways
Two-year transfer degrees let you take your freshman and sophomore classes at Seattle Colleges for a fraction of the cost, and then transfer to a four-year university with the skills and confidence to succeed. Be sure to work with a transfer advisor at Seattle Colleges and the four-year institution you plan to attend. Depending on your program of study, you can earn either an Associate of Arts (AA-DTA), Associate in Business (AB-DTA), or Associate of Science (AS), Track 1 or Track 2.
- Units to complete: 106
- Estimated program length in quarters: Full Time - 7
Two-year transfer degrees let you take your freshman and sophomore classes at Seattle Colleges for a fraction of the cost, and then transfer to a four-year university with the skills and confidence to succeed. Be sure to work with a transfer advisor at Seattle Colleges and the four-year institution you plan to attend. Depending on your program of study, you can earn either an Associate of Arts (AA-DTA), Associate in Business (AB-DTA), or Associate of Science (AS), Track 1 or Track 2.
- Units to complete: 90-91
- Estimated program length in quarters: Full Time - 6
Program lengths are estimates, not guarantees. For the most current program information, please check with the program contact.
Computer Science is the study of theory, experimentation and engineering that form the basis for the design and use of computers.
Earn a college transfer degree that includes Computer Science classes. Planning to Major in Computer Science? Download this handy guide (pdf).
Interested in a Web Development career? Learn more about Information Technology Career Training at Seattle Central. If you plan to study Engineering, learn more.
If you are interested in software programming, developing new software applications, or using computer technology to solve problems in other fields, you should consider studying computer science. Course subjects include programming languages such as Python and Java, while closely related majors include computer engineering and applied computing. Computer engineering focuses on hardware development, and applied computing is designed to help students apply computer technology to other practical or academic fields, including transferring to a four-year university or college.
Courses Offered
- Computers for Math & Science
- Computer Programming Intro, I & II
- Computer Science Careers
- Computer Programmer
- Software Engineer
- Software Developer
- Systems Administrator
- Network Administrator
- Web Designer
- Web Developer
To read course descriptions for the current and upcoming quarter as well as register, visit MyCentral.
Computer Science Careers
- Computer Programmer
- Software Engineer
- Software Developer
- Systems Administrator
- Network Administrator
- Web Designer
- Web Developer
Computer Science Faculty
Laura Bodine
University of Washington, Ph.D. (Experimental Nuclear Physics)
Laura.Bodine@seattlecolleges.edu
Chris Denzler
Pacific Lutheran University, M.S. (Computer Science)
Chris.Denzler@seattlecolleges.edu
Damon Ellingston
Wesleyan University, M.A. (Mathematics)
University of Maryland, M.S. (Physics)
Damon.Ellingston@seattlecolleges.edu
Arlene Ford
Texas A&M University, Ph.D. (Physics)
Arlene.Ford@seattlecolleges.edu
Francois Lepeintre (Co-Department Lead)
University of Washington, Ph.D. (Physics)
Francois.Lepeintre@seattlecolleges.edu
Andy McCone
University of California at Davis, B.S. (Design)
Andy.McCone@seattlecolleges.edu
Clarke Wellman
Dartmouth College, B.A. (Physics)
University of Southern California, M.S. (System Engineering--quantum electronics/solid state physics)
Clarke.Wellman@seattlecolleges.edu
Brenden West
University of Washington, M.A. (International Studies)
Brenden.West@Seattlecolleges.edu Principal Software Engineer, CBRE Inc.