This program is designed for transfer toward a baccalaureate degree in computer science, science, or mathematics. The computer science program at Jefferson Community College is designed for the student who has an interest in computers and their applications and an aptitude for mathematics and science.
Many opportunities exist for computer science or computer related majors at upper division colleges.
Currently 15 colleges of the State University of New York offer baccalaureate degrees in Computer Science, Computer Science and Mathematics, Computer Science and Information Science, or Information Systems Management. In addition, there are many private colleges and universities in New York and across the country that award degrees in computer science. Entering students in this curriculum are required to lease or purchase a professional microcomputer system for home use. Computers are an integral part of all courses of instruction and you cannot complete this program without acquiring the specified computer hardware. Computer system specifications are available upon request.