About the Program
Computer training continues to become a high-demand area of learning, and Iowa Western is responding to that with a new Computer Science program of study that can prepare you to transfer to a four-year institution to complete undergraduate requirements. Working toward an Associate in Arts degree you’ll be able to choose from these five options:
• Software Programming
• Computer Networking
• Game Creation
• Web Design
• Computer Forensics and Security
This is an exciting new program that will help you develop a broad general education base and gain knowledge in information technology. You’ll be able to take classes on a full-time or part-time basis or even online, and scholarships are available. There are opportunities for valuable hands-on experience in computer labs. If you’re good as a problem solver and looking for multiple study options, this program is for you.
Career Information
This program is designed for students intending to transfer on to a four-year institution upon completion of this two-year degree. This program enables students to be prepared for careers in an array of business areas associated with information technology, ranging from entry-level to upper-level positions. Specific career opportunities depend on which area of concentration students choose to pursue at Iowa Western as well as what courses they take as they pursue a bachelor's degree. Some examples of careers include web designers and web developers, software programmers and engineers, computer network administrators, computer game designers and developers, computer crime investigators, and computer forensics experts.
Salary Information
* Salaries reflect completion of a Bachelor's degree or higher.
* Salary information from the Iowa Western Program Chair.