Computer Science

Computer Science

Diploma + Certification

• Certiport Digital Literacy IC3 - Median salary $31,000

• Microsoft Technology Associate - Median salary $45,000

• A+ Prep - Median salary $50,000

• Net+ - Median salary $55,000

• Security+ Prep - Median salary $55,000

Associate’s in Science Degree

• Industry Certification jobs same as above.

• Gateway has programs/pathways established to transfer to 10 local colleges.

  • Scholars can choose the degree they want to pursue post-Associates.

  • Scholars can transfer courses to more than just those 10 colleges.

• Scholars with Associate’s in Science can pursue a bachelor’s degree and beyond in their choice of major at a university.

College Majors/Career Opportunities

• Software Developer, Software Test Engineer (STE),Senor Software Engineer, Software Development Manager, Software Architect, Programmer Analyst, Systems Developer, Web Developer, Application Support Analyst, Computer Systems Analyst, Database Administrator, Systems Administrator, Systems Engineer, Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Business Analyst, Program Manager, Information Technology Specialist

Career Area College Courses

INF 120 – Elementary Programming. An elementary introduction to programming for those with no previous programming experience. Emphasis on understanding how to read and write basic procedural programs, and on understanding the concepts of algorithm and execution.

INF 260 – Object Oriented Programming. Elementary object-oriented programming concepts and practice: types, decisions, loops, methods, arrays, classes; design and problem-solving. An intensive introduction intended for scholars with programming experience.

INF 286 – Introduction to Web Development. An introduction to web design and development for majors in the informatics fields. Web page creation and HTML; site organization and best practices; e-business planning, models and strategies; overview of SML and CSS; introduction to client-side and server-side programming.

CIT 111 – Computer Hardware and Software. Presents a practical view of computer hardware and client operating systems. Covers computer hardware components; troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance; operating system interfaces and management tools; networking components; computer security; and operational procedures

CIT 160 – Intro to Networking Concepts. Introduces technical level concepts of non-vendor specific networking including technologies, media, topologies, devices, management tools, and security. Provides the basics of how to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate, and configure basic network infrastructure.

CIT 180 – Security Fundamentals. Introduces basic computer and network security concepts and methodologies. Covers principles of security; compliance and operational security; threats and vulnerabilities; network security; application, data, and host security; access control and identity management; and cryptography. Helps to prepare scholars for the COMPTIA Security+ examination.