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CS Degrees at the Round Rock Higher Education Center

    
                         

Look forward...
Careers in demand... Get a step ahead...

Our Computer Science graduates are in high demand. The skills provided by our graduates cannot be outsourced. Recent reports from the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, project the following:

Your future can be in one of these fast-growing, high-paying occupations:

What

Participate in programs that enable you to affordably and more conveniently obtain quality bachelor's and master's degrees in computing and information technologies; bachelor's degrees are jointly offered by Texas State University-San Marcos and Austin Community College (ACC) at Round Rock Higher Education Center (RRHEC).

Degrees - BS in Computer Science
[ See ACC/Texas State
Transfer Planning guide for BS
]

-MS in Computer Science
       - BA in Computer Science
[ See ACC/Texas State
Transfer Planning guide for BA
]

- MS in Software Engineering
Quality - BS program is accredited by ABET, Inc. - one of only 196 accredited top programs in the nation.
Convenience   - Classes are offered at locations and times suitable for working professionals.
Affordability - ACC/Texas State undergraduate tuition rates are $585 / $1890 per semester (15 credit hours).
Success - The CS programs at the RRHEC have experienced rapid growth since their inception.

Why

Earn a quality degree to boost your career, e.g., job advancement, competitive advantage, better/broader career options. Computer Science is not just about programming! Computer scientists and software engineers enjoy exciting careers which utilize a diverse selection of modern technology including:

  • Intelligent systems
  • Wireless network technology
  • Digital forensics research
  • Information systems security
  • Digital multimedia/graphics
  • Server administration
  • Embedded computer systems
  • Graphical user interfaces
  • Web-based enterprise development

Where

- Freshman and sophomore level classes are offered by ACC at its campuses.
- Junior and higher level classes are offered by Texas State at the Round Rock Higher Education Center (RRHEC).

How

Separate admissions:

- Apply for admission to ACC to take classes at one of the ACC campuses. Contact .
- Apply for admission to Texas State to take classes at RRHEC. Contact .

Apply online:

- ACC: https://www3.austincc.edu/IT/student_app
- Texas State: http://www.applytexas.org

Apply in person:

- ACC campuses
- Texas State campus or RRHEC

Contact

Texas State Advising

Undergraduate advising:
College of Science Advising
Centennial Hall, Room 202
E-Mail:
Phone: (512) 245-1315

Graduate Advisor:
Dr. Khosrow Kaikhah
Nueces Building, Room 206
E-Mail:
Phone: (512) 245-3666

Address:
Computer Science Department
Texas State University-San Marcos
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666

Web Site: http://www.cs.txstate.edu

RRHEC Counseling

Address
RRHEC
1555 University Blvd. (Formerly Chandler Rd.)
Round Rock, TX 78664

Web Site: http://www.rrhec.txstate.edu

ACC Counseling

Professor Mary Kohls
Rio Grande 114
E-Mail:
Phone: (512) 223-3185
Fax: (512) 223-3192

Address:
Dept. of Computer Science
Austin Community College
1212 Rio Grande
Austin, TX 78701

Web Site: http://www.austincc.edu/cit

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