By studying computer science, you’ll gain the skills to assume vital roles in the field immediately upon entry into the workforce. Job prospects increase with your on-the-job experience provided by an internship and your newly acquired knowledge of various programming languages.
We’re thrilled you’ve chosen to study close to home and learn from our experienced faculty. Our software development program covers:
- Various programming languages (C++, Java, IBM Assembler, PHP, JavaScript, C#, Python).
- Software engineering.
- Security.
- Database management.
- Development environments (.NET).
- Operating systems.
Our computer science program equips you to modify or create software by offering practical experience in solving academic exercises. The average mid-career salary for graduates of this program is $100,239.* Our alumni work in diverse fields such as finance, health care, information technology, insurance and retail.
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Reach out to the University Center at McHenry County College (UC MCC) at ucenter@mchenry.edu or 815-479-7600 to make your academic plan. |
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Apply to NIU as a UC MCC transfer student at niu.edu/apply. Email transfercenter@niu.edu with questions about your application or next steps. |
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Explore financial aid options at niu.edu/financial-aid and complete your FAFSA at fafsa.gov using NIU school code 001737. |
You have future plans. We’ll help you achieve them.
A.S. to B.S. in Computer Science - Software Development from Northern Illinois University at the University Center at McHenry County College
Year One - Semester I(14 Hours)
Year One - Semester II(15-16 Hours)
Year Two - Semester I(15 Hours)
Year Two - Semester II(17 Hours)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS COMPLETED AT MCC (61-62)
Year Three - Semester I(14 Hours)
Year Three - Semester II(14 Hours)
Year Four - Semester I(17-18 Hours)
Year Four - Semester II(16-18 Hours)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS COMPLETED AT NIU (61-64)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS FOR A B.S. DEGREE (120)
*Data source: Steppingblocks, 2023.
**Eleven total credits required for Physical and Life Sciences with two labs.
†See MCC catalog for course options.
‡Prerequisite course; must be passed with a grade of C or better.
Disclaimer: You’re encouraged to use this transfer guide when planning your progress toward degree completion. Following this transfer guide
does not guarantee admission into the listed program. Information was updated December 2024; however, any curriculum changes reflected in the
Undergraduate Catalog override the information on this guide. Contact your MCC academic advisor for assistance in interpreting this guide.
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