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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
  • Microcomputers
  • 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 Steven Schwarz, 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  NEW!  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 NEW!   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 NEW! 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 NEW! Dr. Tom Edmunds
Database Certificate  Professor Stephen Brower 
Database Oracle Emphasis Certificate  Professor Stephen Brower 
Microsoft .NET Certificate  Professor Steve Schwarz 
Multimedia Communications Certificate NEW!   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
  • Business Computer Systems
  • Operating Systems
  • Visual Basic
  • UNIX/Linux
  • C programming
  • JavaScript
  • Active Server Pages

 
 Full-Time Faculty

 Adjunct Faculty