- Letters of Recognition
- One-Year Career Programs
- Two-Year Career Programs - Preparation for Transfer Option
- Two-Year Career
Programs - Preparation for Employment Option
The Letter of Recognition (LOR) is an offiical credential providing students with knowledge and skills needed in the areas of Web Page Development, Programmig, and Microcomputer Applications Specialist. Students wishing to further their studies may choose to add additional courses and pursue a One-Year Certificate.
Two-Year Career Programs - Preparation for Transfer OptionFour career path programs are designed to enable students to seek employment at the program's completion. If your future plans include transferring to a four-year college/university, please check with your advisor and the Student Support Services Center as soon as possible. Successful completion of one of the these programs qualifies a student to apply for a Certificate in their respective program.
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If a student wishes to earn an associate degree from Allegany College of Maryland and then transfer to a four-year college to earn a bachelor's degree in computer science, this program of study will provide an appropriate preparation for such transfer.Two-Year Career Programs - Preparation for Employment Option
Although this curriculum is the normal type of preparation for students who plan to enter various bachelor's degree curricula at four-year colleges, it must be noted that different colleges may require somewhat different coursework. The student majoring in this curriculum at Allegany College of Maryland is encouraged to decide as soon as possible what four-year college he/she wishes to attend. As soon as that decision is made, the student should meet with his/her advisor and a staff member in the Student Support Services in the Humanities Building to alter this program to meet the specific requirements of the particular four-year institution.
The Student Support Services is also equipped to work with the student to help him/her make a decision regarding the selection of the four-year institution. Successful completion of this program qualifies a student to apply for an Associate in Science degree in Computer Science.
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This curriculum provides training that enables students to seek employment as programmers, computer operators, user support specialists, or network administrators on mainframe and/or personal computer networks.
Applicants to the Computer Science and Technology Program must demonstrate English, reading, and mathematical skills as evidenced by eligibility to take English 101 and mathematics 102 as shown by placement exam scores, or by successful completion of English 90 and mathematics 90, as a prerequisite to any computer technology course.
The student must also achieve a "C" or better in any computer course before being advanced to any subsequent computer course in the curriculum progression. In order to graduate from this curriculum, the student must meet all college academic requirements plus achieve a grade of "C" or better in each computer course.
This is a career program and is designed to enable students to seek employment at the program's completion. Students planning to transfer should consult with their advisor and the Student Support Services regarding specific program and course transfer issues. Successful completion of this program qualifies a student to apply for an Associate in Applied Science degree in Computer Science and Technology.
