Design Your Path to Success
in the High-Demand Field of
Computer Science
The Computer Science program at College of the
Siskiyous (COS) offers a degree and certificates that
prepare you for one of the fastest growing job sectors
in the U.S. You’ll work in an exciting field that drives new
opportunities and innovation in all areas of business,
while affecting nearly every aspect of daily life.
Is This Program the Right Fit for You?
 Do you thrive on challenges that demand analytical
thinking and creative and inventive outcomes?
 Passionate about computers? Want to develop new
technology to solve complex problems in business,
science, engineering or general computing?
 Enjoy abstract reasoning and utilizing math,
science and design theory to find solutions?
 Excited about digital gaming? Like the idea of
designing new games and apps software?
Start Your Future Today!
Complete your certificate or degree and get on
the path to a more rewarding career and life.
Learn more about this program and how to
apply for admission at
www.siskiyous.edu/cte/computerscience
Questions?
PLEASE CONTACT US:
Jesse Cecil, Instructor
(530) 938-5316 ● cecil@siskiyous.edu
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Debbie Dutcher, Administrative Assistant
(530) 938-5578
Counseling Services: (530) 938-5353
Yreka Enrollment: (530) 841-5550
Weed Enrollment: (530) 938-5272
College of the Siskiyous
800 College Avenue, Weed, CA 96094
www.siskiyous.edu
 Want to boost your credentials and career by
adding a computer science associate degree or
certificate to your resume?
If so, you may be an ideal candidate for this program,
which prepares you to shape your own rewarding
career path in computer technology.
Earn Your Certificate or Degree
In the Computer Science program, you can pursue
a Certificate of Achievement or earn an Associate in
Science degree that allows you to transfer to a fouryear university to complete a bachelor’s degree.
Established in 1957, and located at the base of
California’s beautiful Mount Shasta, College of the
Siskiyous is an open-access, public institution
dedicated to providing excellence in education,
cultural enrichment and service to the community.
The College is widely recognized for its outstanding
programs in the humanities and arts, sciences and
technology, and in athletics.
This publication was funded fully or in part by Carl D. Perkins
Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, grant #10-C01059,
awarded to College of the Siskiyous by the California Community
Colleges Chancellor’s Office. It is the policy of College of the
Siskiyous not to discriminate against any person on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex or disability in all of its educational
and employment programs and activities.
Be a Technology
Innovator with a
Rewarding Career in
Computer Science
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Choose a Certificate Program
That Meets Your Professional
and Personal Goals
Expand Your Career Options
and Skills with an Associate
Degree in Computer Science
The COS Computer Science certificate programs
provide training in four important fields, giving you the
opportunity to target your career interests as well as
boost your current technology skills. Choose from
these valuable one-year certifications:
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
This two-year degree combines theory and practice
to teach computer usage, programming and
maintenance. Computer science professionals focus
on developing new technology rather than repairing
existing technology. Students are prepared for a
variety of career options, such as computer support
specialists, computer programmers, systems analysts
and network administrators.
CERTIFICATE IN PC NETWORKS,
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
Prepares students to install secure PC network
systems based on customer requirements, monitor
and maintain network traffic and security, and
maintain network hardware and software. Studies
include certifications in PC hardware and software,
computer networks and wireless communications.
CERTIFICATE IN WEB DESIGN
Prepares students for careers as professional website
designers, creating the look, layout and organization
of websites. The program focuses on visual design
fundamentals, software and web page coding in HTML
and CSS. Classes include web design, animation,
illustration, programming and publishing.
CERTIFICATE IN PROGRAMMING
Prepares students for careers as professional web
developers, developing functional aspects of websites
including database integration, programming and other
server-side components. Coursework teaches the
basics of computing, including programming
languages, operating systems, data structures and
computer organization and assembly language.
Ready to Shape the Future of Technology
COS Computer Science students can choose to
pursue a range of technology skills ― from
system networking and programming to software
and website development to computer games
and robotics design.
CERTIFICATE IN GAME DESIGN
Prepares students for careers as professional game
designers in the rapidly expanding industry of video
games, computer simulations and virtual reality.
Students learn the main concepts and skills needed
to design 3-D interactive games and applications for
entertainment, education and business. Coursework
focuses on computer expertise in design, graphics,
programming and testing. Includes completion of
design projects and game design documents for your
portfolio to show prospective employers.
Associate Degree Requirements
Our Computer Science associate degree gives you
the option to pursue your bachelor’s degree at a
four-year college. You’ll complete the major courses
required for the associate degree, plus our general
education requirements and electives.
View all course requirements for the Computer
Science certificates and associate degree at
www.siskiyous.edu/cte/computerscience
Course Schedule
The Computer Science program offers one-year
certificates or a two-year associate degree
program. Course schedules vary and include
evening, weekend and online classes at our
Weed and Yreka campuses.
Registration
Apply to COS with our convenient online
or paper application. You’ll find both at:
www.siskiyous.edu/apply/
registration.htm
For more information on this program,
and how to apply, contact us. See contact
details on the back of this brochure.
Financial Aid
Concerned about the cost of college? COS is
committed to helping you explore all options for
financial aid. To learn more, start here:
www.siskiyous.edu/financialaid