The majority of Computer Scientists work in the area of programming software and applications development, although some might be involved in the infrastructure side of Information Technology. Generally, Computer Scientists use technology to solve problems by creating applications, developing websites, storing and retrieving data, and controlling other equipment.  The job is often very collaborative requiring work be done in teams to analyze, design, implement and test software.

1. Computer Science is a very wide area of study that can be applied in many different fields. Those with a degree will have a broad job market to explore.
2. Our program’s goal is to prepare students for a successful transfer into a B.S. degree program at a senior college or university. Most graduates with an A.S. degree in Computer Science plan to transfer and earn their B.S. in the field as quickly as possible.
3. Our curriculum includes classwork utilizing three popular and useful programming environments (such as Python, Java, and C++) along with a unique class in Digital Electronics that better prepares students to be able to program and develop in real-world environments.

Students will:

• demonstrate ability in problem solving and communicating algorithms clearly, utilizing structures/top-down algorithm design processes.
• demonstrate familiarity with a wide variety of abstract data structures and data encapsulation concepts.
• demonstrate knowledge of assembler language programming as it applies to computer architecture and operating systems.
• demonstrate ability in computational methods of mathematics and physical science necessary for computer modeling.

In this program, you will be given every opportunity to examine the broad field of Computer Science and learn how it applies to many different professional fields.

Admission to this program requires that students be high school graduates or have high school equivalency diplomas (HSEs). If students are not high school graduates, they may be eligible for admission to the College’s 24 Credit Hour Program. If students are home schooled, they may be eligible for admission.

SUNY Orange has special relationships with upper-level colleges and universities for transfer. These transfer institutions include:

• Clarkson University
• Florida Memorial University
• Marist College
• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
• St. John’s University
• SUNY Binghamton
• SUNY Buffalo
• SUNY Institute of Technology
• SUNY New Paltz
• SUNY Oneonta
• SUNY Purchase

Click here for more information about “seamless” transfer to other four-year SUNY schools:

Career opportunities exist in the following fields:

• computer engineering
• computer systems analysis
• education
• computer programming
• cryptology
• applied mathematics
• financial analysis

The Computer Science degree program is available during the day on the Middletown campus.