Computer Science

Launch your tech career with the coding, problem-solving and technical skills you need for a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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Degree
Associate in Science
Program Type
Transfer Degree
Pathway
Technology, Engineering and Computer Science
Credits
64

Unlock the tech world

SUNY Adirondack's Computer Science degree program merges theory with practice. Students experience a practical program geared toward transfer. Computer science requires both concrete and abstract thinking. Combine your new thought processes with our state-of-the-art technology and learn problem-solving solutions. 

Degree requirements Program sheet

Computing success

SUNY Adirondack's Computer Science degree program prepares graduates for entry into the workforce. Roles such as system analyst and software developer become career options.

Close-up detail of hands working on computer wiring

Information transfer

The most popular transfer institutions for this program are: SUNY Polytechnic | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | The University at Albany | SUNY Plattsburgh | SUNY Binghamton

Careers in Computer Science

The SUNY ADK advantage

$139k

average salary

for Information Security Analysts in New York state

$84k

average salary

for Computer Network Support Specialists in New York state

Half

a bachelor's degree

Our Computer Science degree program prepares you for further education. Topics that guarantee junior status in a four-year program include Image Processing and Sensory Recognition Algorithms, Human-Computer Interaction, Game Development and Programming, Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence and Database Design and Development.

Two colleges, one campus

SUNY Adirondack offers a dual acceptance program with SUNY Plattsburgh at Queensbury. Earn a bachelor's degree right here on our beautiful campus in fields that include Computer Security.

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SUNY Adirondack President Kristine D. Duffy and SUNY Plattsburgh President John Ettling sign a dual acceptance agreement

Learning outcomes

  1. Demonstrate proficiency using discipline-specific software applications.
  2. Apply the mathematical techniques necessary to support the theoretical basis of Computer Science.
  3. Identify the importance of ethical and social issues related to the use of computers in a professional environment.
  4. Communicate effectively within the discipline.
  5. Create formal, structured, documented computer programs.

Our professors

Assistant Professor of Computer Science Marc Guise

Marc Guise

  • Associate professor of Computer Science
  • Cybersecurity program advisor