Boot up your tech career at Clackamas Community College
Are you fascinated by technology and how it shapes our world? Do you dream of turning your ideas into reality through innovative software? A Computer Science Transfer Degree can be your springboard to a rewarding career in the ever-evolving technology industry.
This program is designed for anyone who wants to build a strong foundation in computer science before transferring to a four-year university to finish a bachelor's degree.
Unleash your passion for technology and turn your tech dreams into reality. Enroll in Clackamas Community College's Computer Science Transfer Degree today!
For detailed description and outcomes for this program, view the course catalog.
Required classes for the Computer Science Transfer Degree
The Computer Science Transfer Degree program at Clackamas Community College gives you the core classes you need to succeed in a four-year computer science program. You will fulfill math, writing and social science requirements for your bachelor’s degree while gaining career-relevant experience through programming and computer science classes.
The Computer Science Associate of Science Transfer Degree is accepted for transfer at all public universities in Oregon.
Explore classes in the Computer Science Associate of Science Transfer Degree.
Are you planning to continue your studies at Portland State University? You may be interested in the Associate of Science Degree offered in partnership with PSU. Explore classes in the Computer Science Associate of Science (AS) Degree.
A bright future in tech awaits
The computer science field is booming, offering a wealth of exciting career opportunities. Your Computer Science Transfer Degree from Clackamas Community College gives you a head start on your bachelor’s degree in computer science and opens doors to computer science careers.
A computer science bachelor’s degree leads to high-demand, high-paying jobs with excellent job security and growth potential. Careers for computer science majors include application developers, game developers and web developers.
Level up your computer science skills
This program equips you with the essential skills to thrive in upper-level computer science courses at any four-year university. Upon successful completion, you should be able to:
- Craft powerful software: Design, build and test software applications using both structured and object-oriented programming paradigms. This ensures your code adheres to clear specifications, is well-organized and maintains efficiency.
- Navigate the software development lifecycle: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the software development life cycle – the industry-standard process for creating software from conception to deployment. You will learn the tools and methodologies used at each stage.
- Become an algorithmic problem-solver: Develop the critical ability to design, analyze and implement efficient algorithms – the step-by-step instructions that computers follow – to solve complex computational problems. You will leverage data structures like arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists, trees and hash tables.
- Understand programming paradigms: Demystify the core concepts of both structured and object-oriented programming paradigms, understanding their strengths and applications. Translate this knowledge into practical software development using a high-level programming language.
- Learn the inner workings of computers: Gain a deep understanding of how information is stored and manipulated at both fundamental (low-level) and user-friendly (high-level) levels within computer systems and software applications.
- Bridge the gap between math and technology: Apply mathematical principles and use advanced computing techniques to tackle intricate technical challenges in a systematic manner.
- Thrive in collaborative environments: Hone your teamwork skills and become a valuable asset on project teams,fostering effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
By acquiring these skills, you should graduate prepared to excel in a bachelor's program and, ultimately, launch a rewarding career in the ever-evolving field of software development.
For more information on expected outcomes of successfully completing this program, view the course catalog.
Investing in your future
Starting your education at Clackamas Community College is a smart choice that saves you money on your path to a bachelor degree from a four-year university.
CCC offers some of the lowest tuition rates in the Portland metro area. To begin building the cost for your program, you can start with the base estimate below.
This estimate includes the cost of tuition and the general fees applied per class and per academic term. This estimate does not include additional fees required for many courses or the cost of course materials. Contact the program to learn more about additional costs that may apply.
You can also find more information about the costs of attending CCC on the Tuition and Fees page.
Get help paying for college
Scholarships and grants (free money!) are available for students in this program. For help with financial aid and scholarships, contact the Financial Aid Resource Lab.
Seamlessly transfer to a four-year university
Start at Clackamas Community College to enjoy small classes and hands-on instruction while saving money. We offer associate degree options designed to help you transfer to your four-year university of choice. Our curriculum aligns with the statewide standards, ensuring your credits will smoothly transfer toward your bachelor's degree.
Are you planning to transfer to Portland State University? You can pursue an Associate of Science Degree in Computer Science for a path specifically designed to transfer to PSU’s computer science program.
Are you exploring other universities or unsure where you want to transfer to? The Computer Science Associate of Science Transfer Degree qualifies you to transfer into any four-year university in Oregon — and provides a solid foundation for many out-of-state transfer options, too.
Thinking beyond Oregon? Our advisors can work with you to explore transfer options to universities across the country.
Learn more about transfer degrees
More and more students are discovering the best place to begin a bachelor's degree is at a community college. Research shows that community college transfer students are equally if not more likely to graduate than other students, including at the most selective universities. Our transfer degrees can fit seamlessly with many four-year degree paths beyond Clackamas. CCC students transfer to a number of in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities, including public and private schools.