Associate of Science | Southwestern Community College (IA)

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

InstructingReading ComprehensionWritingSpeakingActive LearningLearning StrategiesCritical ThinkingActive Listening

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematics

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech ClarityInformation OrderingNear VisionProblem Sensitivity

Tasks

Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations or assign this work to others.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, da

Technology

Web page creation and editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareVideo creation and editing softwareComputer based training softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video disk DVD playersDigital video editorsHandheld microphonesHandheld videocamerasInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboards

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium25-1021.00	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

Course syllabi, assignment sequences, and handouts — independently design and revise for undergraduate and introductory graduate computer science courses aligned with learning outcomes.
Lectures on intermediate topics such as algorithms, software engineering, and database systems — prepare and deliver with minimal oversight to undergraduate cohorts in a university setting.
Student class work, laboratory submissions, and written papers — evaluate using self-developed rubrics that reflect current disciplinary standards in computer science.
Examinations covering multiple course modules — compile, administer, and grade independently, ensuring alignment with stated course objectives and institutional academic integrity policies.
Grade books, attendance logs, and required departmental records — maintain consistently and submit on schedule through institutional administrative systems.
Professional conferences and peer-reviewed journals — engage with regularly to incorporate emerging computing technologies and pedagogical methods into course delivery.
Office hours and advising appointments — conduct on a scheduled basis, offering substantive guidance on academic progress and project development to undergraduate students.
Computer-based training software and development environment tools — integrate into laboratory instruction to provide students with authentic coding and debugging experiences.
Instructional methods and course pacing — adapt in response to formative assessment data and observed student performance trends across a semester.
Collaborative course planning discussions — contribute constructively with departmental colleagues to align course sequencing and prerequisite structures within the CS curriculum.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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