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Computer Science Department
The Computer Science department at Raritan Valley Community College awards an Associate of Science (A.S.) and an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree and 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 and 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 Stephen Brower, 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    
 
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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: 100Mbps ATM Connection
  • Cutting Edge Multimedia Equipment
  • DVD-R & CD-R (ability to create DVD & CD-ROM presentations)
  • Audio/Video Capture
  • Web Page Development Software
  • Game Development Tools
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Innovative Teaching
Online (web-based) courses:
  • Computer Concepts & Programming
  • Business Computer Systems
  • Operating Systems
  • Visual Basic
  • UNIX/Linux
  • C programming
  • JavaScript
  • Active Server Pages

 
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Full-Time Faculty
 

Adjunct Faculty
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Raritan Valley Community College
http://www.raritanval.edu/departments/cis/index.html
Updated 7/25/08 by STB, 8/21/2008 by L.W.B.