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Computer Science (CSCI) Department


Minnesota West Computer Science (CSCI) Department offers three main tracks: a transfer track, an applications track and a certificate track providing a variety of stand-alone degrees and certificates.

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Minnesota West Computer Science (CSCI) Department offers a variety of stand-alone certificates intended to mirror the core of courses within the related CSCI two-year programs. Computer Science is a field branching into career options such as; applications specialist, data entry, IT workplace, programmer, software developer, and desktop support. With the proliferation of digital awareness and high-tech gadgetry, computer careers are more interesting and varied than ever before. A student who completes a CSCI Certificate may realize:

  • a jump start within the selected CSCI core of study.

  • lateral transition between CSCI certificates.

  • seamless upward transition into CSCI two-year programs.   

  • stackable CSCI certificates perhaps in combo with other
    programs/degrees.                                       
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Faculty  
Justin Heckenlaible

Resources
acm.org  
Code.org
CS4fn.org
Computer Science Resources

CSCI Programs
Applications Track
Certificate Track
Transfer Track

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