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Associate of Computer Information Systems in Computer Programming
Peralta Community College District - Laney College
- Oakland, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
Associate of Science in Computer Information Systems: Computer Programming at Laney College in Oakland, Offered through the Computer Information Systems department.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Graduates are expected to explain core concepts in Computer Information Systems: Computer Programming
- Apply appropriate methods to practical problems
- Communicate findings clearly
- And use discipline-relevant tools responsibly.
Career outcomes
- Computer programmer
- Programmer/analyst
- Software developer
- Computer systems analyst
- Applications developer
- Software engineer
Curriculum
- Sixty-unit associate degree: 24-25 units of major courses plus general education and electives to reach 60. Major courses include Introduction to Computer Science
- Microcomputer Assembly Language
- Introduction to Computer Programming
- Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs
- Java Programming Language I. Full-time F-1 students carry at least 12 units a term and study on the Oakland campus.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed secondary school with translated diploma and transcripts
- No minimum GPA published
- English shown by TOEFL iBT 67
- IELTS 6.4
- Duolingo 89 or Guided Self Placement
- Otherwise ESOL first.
Accepted academic background
Completed secondary school (diploma and complete transcripts translated into English, College transcripts if any), Valid passport, Bank statement showing 25,970 USD for one year, 500-Word essay, Immunization and TB history, 50 USD fee, Transfer F-1 students also send current I-20s and visa.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.4
- TOEFL iBT 67
- Duolingo 89
Documents you’ll need
- Passport identification
- Academic transcripts
- Academic certificates
- English proficiency evidence where required
- Program-specific supporting documents.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Associate of Computer Information Systems: Computer Programming. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
- Passport identification
- English proficiency evidence where required
- supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $13,410 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $250 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Business CIS Entrepreneurship & Management |
| Department | Computer Information Systems |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 25 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $13,410 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $250 USD. The estimated living cost is $10,460 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.4, TOEFL iBT 67, Duolingo 89.

