Associate of Arts - Computer Science

Enroll in the Associate of Arts in Computer Science at Tacoma Community College. Prepare for a Bachelor's degree and gain essential skills. Apply now!

Computer science skills are needed in all areas of the economy: retailing, banking, manufacturing, agriculture, service, education, and government, as well as computer manufacturing and software development. This program provides students with the first two years of a four-year computer science degree, and prepares them to enter a Bachelor of Computer Science program at the junior level. Tacoma Community College offers courses that cover the first 2 years of a typical 4-year college computer science program (college-level courses) as well as courses to develop skills needed for college-level computer science courses. The college offers three pathways of degree choices for computer science students. The Associate of Arts in Computer Science degree satisfies the General Education requirements of most Washington baccalaureate institutions (four-year colleges and universities).