Associate of Science in Computer Science
Salem, USA
Associate of Applied Science
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Key Summary
About: With the Associate of Science in Computer Science at Salem International University, you’ll build foundational skills in programming, computer architecture, software and web applications. The program runs 20-month, 60-credit, available on campus in West Virginia or online, and prepares you to enter the computing job market or transfer to a bachelor’s degree.
Career Outcomes: Graduates gain a foundation for entry-level career opportunities in IT and computing, including programmer analyst, systems analyst, requirements analyst, data analyst, operations and maintenance, software development, and IT support technician roles. Skills include coding, systems design, troubleshooting and data handling for technical jobs or study.
With an Associate of Science in Computer Science, you can develop the foundational knowledge you need to pursue support technician, software programming, and other entry-level computer science roles. Salem International University offers a 20-month, 60-credit Associate of Science in Computer Science designed to teach you what you need to know to take the first step into the computing job market or prepare for a bachelor’s degree. We offer this program on campus in West Virginia or through convenient online learning.
Salem University is pleased to announce our New Student Success Grant! New students enrolling in our 100% online or on campus associate and/or bachelor’s degree programs at Salem University who are residents of Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or Virginia are now eligible for our New Student Success Grant. This opportunity will reduce your cost of attendance to just $425 per credit!
Salem offers undergraduate and graduate programs of study with continuous enrollment via distance education or on ground at our Salem, West Virginia campus. Courses are delivered in a monthly format (4-weeks) and completed on ground, online, or through a blended approach that uses both delivery methods. Online courses are structured to work within the constraints of full- time employment, allowing you to earn your degree with minimum disruption to your busy schedule. Traditional on ground programs of study are available for campus residents and commuter students.
Course Names
Successful completion of 60 credit-hours with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0, including at least 15 credits in the program as approved by the department. Please see the current Salem Undergraduate Catalog for available courses.
Graduates from this computer science program emerge with a solid foundation of general knowledge aimed at increasing reasoning capability and basic knowledge of computing principles, including programming languages, computer architecture, software applications, and web applications.
This program prepares you for entry-level career opportunities in the field and also provides an appropriate grounding for future study at the bachelor’s level.
An Associate of Science degree specializing in Computer Science can lead to the following career paths:
- Entry Level Programmer Analyst
- Entry Level Systems Analyst
- Entry Level Requirement Analyst
- Entry Level Data Analyst
- Entry Level Operations and Maintenance
- Entry Level Software Development and Support
