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Associate of Computer Information Systems in Computer Operations

Contra Costa College

San Pablo, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Associate degree in Computer Information Systems: Computer Operations at Contra Costa College, San Pablo, California.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate knowledge of Computer Information Systems in Computer Operations. Apply concepts and skills introduced in the curriculum
including Associate degree of 60 units
planned over about 24 months of full-time study at 12 units per semester. Communicate findings and complete discipline-appropriate tasks.

Career outcomes

Software Developer
IT Support Specialist
Systems Analyst

Curriculum

Associate degree of 60 units
planned over about 24 months of full-time study at 12 units per semester. The field covers hardware
software
cybersecurity
networking and data management. Course-by-course requirements are not published on the web page
they are in the college catalogue and the MyPath programme map.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school graduation or equivalent
Or age 18 or older
Evidence of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 61
IELTS 5.5
Duolingo 95
PTE 45)
Passport copy and financial proof. No SAT/ACT and no minimum GPA published. Source: https://intl.4cd.edu/admissions

Accepted academic background

High school graduation or equivalent (final IGCSE/O Level results, GED); applicants must be 18 or high school graduates (minimum age 16 and a graduate)

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 61
Duolingo 95
PTE Academic 45
Cambridge 160

Documents you’ll need

Passport Identification Page
Official Academic Transcripts
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Financial Support Evidence
English Proficiency Evidence if Required

How to apply

Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$10,728 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	San Pablo campus
Faculty or school	Business + Applied Technology
Department	Department of Computer Information Systems
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
18 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
18 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.