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Computer Science Department
The Computer Science department at RaritanValley Community College awards an Associate of Science (A.S.) and an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, as well as a number of certificates in a variety of disciplines to meet the changing needs of the community. Each degree requires a minimum of sixty credit hours that may be completed in two years for a full-time student, or four years for a part-time student; although it is not unusual for students to take longer. Certificate programs typically take full-time students one year and part-time students two years to complete. Graduates can expect career opportunities in:
  • Game Design
  • Programming
  • Networking
  • Computer Support
  • Multimedia
  • Web Programming
  • Cyber Security
  • Database Management
  • Web Page Development
  • Software Design
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Information Systems & Technology
Call the Computer Science Department at (908) 526-1200 X8969 for more information or e-mail Dr. Tom Edmunds, Dept Chair.

 Degree Programs

Designed for Transfer (A.S.)

Program Name Contact Person
Computer Science Dr. Pratap Reddy
Information Systems & Technology Dr. Tom Edmunds
Web Developer   Dr. John Sullivan

These programs offer:
  • Partnerships and linkages with many colleges and universities
  • Department articulation with the NJIT School of Industrial Management and others

Designed to Lead Directly to Employment (A.A.S.)

Program Name Contact Person
Computer Networking Dr. Tom Edmunds
Computer Programming Professor Stephen Brower
Game Development    Professor Bill Crosbie
Information Systems & Technology Dr. Tom Edmunds
Multimedia Communications Dr. John Sullivan

These A.A.S. Degree Programs offer the dual advantage of preparing students for immediate employment while simultaneously allowing them to accumulate a significant number of transferable credits. 

Certificate Programs

Designed to Provide Specialized Expertise    

Program Name Contact Person
Computer Networking Certificate Traditional Emphasis Dr. Tom Edmunds
Computer Networking Certificate Cisco Emphasis Dr. Tom Edmunds
Computer Networking Certificate of Completion: Cisco Emphasis Dr. Tom Edmunds
Computer Networking Certificate Cybersecurity Dr. Tom Edmunds
Computer Programming Certificate Professor Stephen Brower
Computer Support Certificate Dr. Tom Edmunds
Computer Support Certificate of Completion Dr. Tom Edmunds
Multimedia Communications Certificate  Dr. John Sullivan
Web Developer Certificate Dr. John Sullivan
Web Programming Certificate Dr. Pratap Reddy or Professor Steve Schwarz

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Details about CS and our Facilities
   Our facilities are designed to give students real-world computer experience:
  • Network Labs
  • Direct Internet/WWW
  • Cutting Edge Multimedia Equipment
  • Audio/Video Capture
  • Web Page Development Software
  • Game Development Tools
Innovative Teaching

Online (web-based)courses:
  • Computer Concepts & Programming
  • Introduction to Information Systems
  • Operating Systems
  • UNIX/Linux
  • JavaScript
 Full-Time Faculty

Adjunct Faculty
  • David Anderson 
  • William  Anderson
  • Mercedes Aravich
  • Bob Bertolatus 
  • Frances Brzycki
  • Chuck Chulvick
  • AnnMarie Del Principe 
  • Don DeZottis
  • Leonard Diliberto
  • Phil Dressner
  • Mona El Gayar
  • Zakia Elsamnani
  • Ron Fritz 
  • Arielle Goldstein
  • Richard Hellmann
  • Robert Ivan
  • Richard Karas 
  • William Klinger
  • Anil Kumar 
  • Kris Krause
  • Ramesh Legala 
  • Kathleen Marino
  • Andrew Mayo 
  • Rajiv Parkash 
  • Paul Ponniah 
  • Eunice Sarzedas
Last Modified 6/15/2011 by STB