Computer Science

The Computer Science program is designed to prepare you to complete Southern Arkansas University's (SAU) bachelor's degrees in Computer Science.

• Computer Science (General) - After completing your NPC associate degree, you will complete your upper-level SAU courses at NPC and receive your bachelor's degree from SAU.
• Computer Science - Computer Gaming & Animation Design and Computer Science - Cybersecurity & Privacy - After completing your NPC associate degree in these programs, you will complete your upper-level courses at SAU.

The program also prepares you to develop your networking and cybersecurity skills and acquire a strong foundation for a career with a certificate or two-year degree. 

Computer Science courses are offered in blended (campus/ online) and online formats. See Class Schedules for information about the many courses offered online and in the evenings.

All courses shown in the Catalog for each individual degree program are required. Courses should be taken in the sequential order shown in the Graduation Map.

• Computer Science, CP
• Networking & Cybersecurity, AAS
• Networking & Cybersecurity, TC

• Computer Science - General, AS-STEM for Transfer to SAU at NPC BS in Computer Science - General

• Computer Gaming & Animation Design, AS-STEM for Transfer to SAU BS in Computer Science - Computer Gaming & Animation Design
• Cybersecurity & Privacy, AS-STEM for Transfer to SAU BS in Computer Science - Cybersecurity & Privacy
  
  

For more information on transfer degrees with SAU, see the Frequently Asked Questions page.

• Application Architect
• Database Administrator
• Health Information Systems Developer
• IT Security/Privacy Specialist
• Mobile Application Developer
• Software Engineer
• Video Game Designer