Computer Science

A.S. Degree

The Computer Science A.S. degree program at TC3 is based on the curriculum recommended by the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM). The ACM is the oldest organization for computing professionals, providing resources and guidelines for professionals and educators in the field. The degree program provides students with the theoretical foundations of study in computer science, including algorithms, data structures, and efficiency. It also prepares students for potential employment in the field, covering computer architecture, programming, web design, and database design and implementation.

The Computer Science A.S. is designed as a transfer program. It therefore contains a strong foundation of mathematics and science courses. The program can often lead to graduate study beyond the bachelor’s degree.

Career Opportunities
Transfer Options
Program Requirements (Sequence A — General)
Program Requirements (Sequence B — Engineering)
Program Chair / Faculty

Career Opportunities

Although this program is designed as a transfer program, students may pursue employment in the field upon completion of the degree. Potential employment opportunities include entry-level programming, web design, system design, or computer support.

Transfer Options

Our computer science program is a mathematically-based curriculum that leads to the A.S. degree after two years of full-time study. Students may transfer to 4-year programs in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Security, or other related disciplines. Recent transfer institutions include:

For specific transfer information, contact the Counseling, Career, and Transfer Services office.

Program Requirements

Program requirements by semester are detailed in the Degrees and Certificates (pdf, 1.6MB) section of the TC3 college catalog.

All sections of the current college catalog are available online.

Program Chair / Faculty

Sharon Wavle

Program Chair
Associate Professor (Computer Information Systems/
Computer Science)

B.A., SUNY College at Geneseo; M.S., Syracuse University.
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Marsha Powell

Professor (Computer Information Systems)

B.S., SUNY College at Cortland; M.S., SUNY College at Cortland. 2004 Chancellor's/Trustee's Award for Excellence in Teaching.
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Ken Whitener

Assistant Professor (Computer Science)

B.A., Georgia State University; M.S., American Intercontinental University.
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Tammy Smith

Associate Professor (Computer Information Systems)

A.S., Broome Community College; B.S., Binghamton University; M.S., Binghamton University.
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