Informatics, SCERT

Associate of Applied Science Degree: (INF-AAS) 
Short-Term Certificate: (INF-SCERT)

About the Program

The Informatics program focuses on computer systems from a user-centered perspective and studies the structure, behavior and interactions of natural and artificial systems that store, process and communicate information. This coursework prepares the student in using information to identify and address information problems, transform large datasets into useful insights, and lead information projects. Includes instruction in information sciences, human computer interaction, and information system analysis. 

This Program Offers:

• Associate of Applied Science: 60 credit hours
• Short-Term Certificate: 27 credit hours

Program Goals

The informatics program will prepare students to be successful in data-intensive and user-centric environments in the information technology industry.

Program Outcomes

Students will obtain software development skills and learn a formal framework for making inferences from experimental and observational data, focusing on the manner and purpose in which people interact with information and information systems.

Certificate Goals

This short-term certificate focuses on the application of computer-based technologies and services to collect, analyze, and manage information for organizations.

Certificate Outcomes

Demonstrate basic principles of informatics and information management 

Admission Requirements

Students are required to do the following:

• Fulfill all WCCCD admission requirements
• Declare intent to enter the program on WCCCD Admission Application or in the Student Services Office
• Complete an Educational Development Plan (Plan of Work), outlining the student’s plan for program completion
• Fulfill course placement requirements based on the ACCUPLACER^® Test