LaGuardia CC, MEC-Department

Computer Science:
The major in Computer Science is appropriate for those students interested in mathematics and/or computer science who plan to transfer to a senior college for further study in computer science. Graduating students will be prepared for careers as programmers for business and/or scientific applications. Programming and Systems:
The Programming and Systems curriculum provides train

ing for entry-level jobs as well as for transfer to a senior college as a business or information sciences major. Graduates of this program may qualify for positions as programmers or programmer trainees. Computer Operations:
The Computer Operations curriculum prepares students to operate computer equipment. After graduation, students will qualify for positions as input/output control clerks, computer operators, and console operators. Computer Operations - Computer Network Administration and Security Option:
This option will provide graduates with a thorough knowledge of network operating systems, thereby enabling graduates to support fully client/server environments. In addition, students will be prepared to take certification examinations in UNIX and Windows.