The Computer Science department is committed to providing students and the community with the training, academic studies, and valuable hands-on experience necessary for employment in the Information Technology industry. To ensure current and relevant curriculum in this dynamic field and further its commitment to excellence, the department actively pursues partnerships with state and area employers, other colleges and baccalaureate institutions, and advisory committee members from IT related fields. Students may earn a two-year Associate in Applied Science (AAS), which has seven options: Internet Specialist, Information Technology, Database Administrator, Cyber Security, Network Administrator, Programming and Software Development, Help Desk Technician, and Multimedia. Furthermore, students may earn one of the many certificates which are a subset of a two-year degree. Students may also earn a four-year Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Cyber Security or Information Technology.