Why Major in Computer Science at AIC?
The Computer Science program at American International College is designed to meet the growing demand for skilled software developers, who are among the highest paid professionals in the modern workforce, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The BLS also projects a rapid 17% growth in software developer jobs from 2023 to 2033.
AIC’s Computer Science program includes a mandatory internship requirement, providing students with valuable hands-on experience and industry connections that enhance their career readiness and employability.
Students who successfully complete this program are well positioned to take on roles as product or project managers, or to work in Information Technology with minimal additional effort. Additionally, the skills this program provides students in addition to their liberal arts foundation will perfectly situate them to be sales engineers or take on other roles within corporations that require them to help technical and non-technical individuals successfully interface.
What to Expect
- Real-world learning: AIC’s curriculum was developed with feedback from industry leaders, ensuring that students will learn the skills they need to enter the technology workforce upon graduation.
- Career-ready experience: Our program was developed in collaboration with Google to ensure what you learn meets the standards set by tech industry leaders.
- High demand skills: Gain firsthand knowledge of Python programming, cloud application building, product development, fluency with the Django framework
- Teaching assistant opportunities: Guide the learning process as a junior or senior, engaging new students in psychology topics.
- Jump-start your graduate education: Eligible seniors can take one to two graduate-level courses at the undergraduate rate. As you begin a master’s degree at AIC, your motivation will pay off in terms of time and cost savings.
