Welcome

Problem-solving and logical reasoning skills probably exist at the center of your degree plan in Computer Science and Software Development. You prepare for a career in software development and software-related industries in these courses, designed to provide solutions, maintenance, consultation and support for the business customer’s software needs.

Our classes give you up-to-date knowledge and hands-on instruction to develop skills and procedures for computer hardware, software and their applications. The computer laboratories at Texas State Technical College Harlingen offer you opportunities to use various types of computers to learn research, design, writing, testing and implementation techniques.

By the time you graduate with an Associate of Applied Science degree after the 20-month program, you could step into a job as a computer programmer, software or hardware support technician, mainframe computer operator, network technician, help desk assistant, or a hardware or software sales representative. Other potential job titles would include software developer, software tester, system administrator, and Web administrator or programmer. Training in customer service relations is an important part of your experience for all these positions.

We also offer special career options in Game and Simulation Programming.

If you truly enjoy the challenge of working with computer-related applications, I suggest that you explore our program details and consider these careers. I would gladly help schedule a tour of our facilities for you and the College Information Office could give your more information or tour assistance about the remainder of the college.

Edna Claus
Department Chair