Computer Science

Credential Type	A Good Fit If...	Where Offered	Length of Program	Cost²
Associate Degree – Transferable or Career-Ready
Associate of Science (AS)	You plan to earn a bachelor's degree and want to transfer to a four-year university as a junior. You enjoy math and want a strong foundation in calculus and logic. You like tackling complex problems and figuring out how things work.	See 5 locations	60 credit hours 4 semesters	$10,703
Short-Term Certificate – known as a Certificate (CT)
Computer Science Fundamentals	You want to start building programming skills quickly with a shorter, focused credential. You want core programming and computing-logic skills you can put to use or build on. You'd like a credential that stacks directly into the Computer Science associate degree.	See 4 locations	19 credit hours 2 semesters	$3,389

Credential Type

A Good Fit If...

Where Offered

Length of Program

Cost²

Associate Degree – Transferable or Career-Ready

Associate of Science (AS) Online Option Available icon

You plan to earn a bachelor's degree and want to transfer to a four-year university as a junior.

You enjoy math and want a strong foundation in calculus and logic.

You like tackling complex problems and figuring out how things work.

See 5 locations

60 credit hours
4 semesters

$10,703

Short-Term Certificate – known as a Certificate (CT)

Computer Science Fundamentals Online Option Available icon

You want to start building programming skills quickly with a shorter, focused credential.

You want core programming and computing-logic skills you can put to use or build on.

You'd like a credential that stacks directly into the Computer Science associate degree.

See 4 locations

19 credit hours
2 semesters

$3,389

Computer Science is offered at 5 Ivy Tech locations in Indiana. Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options:

Campus	Computer Science Fundamentals CT	AS Computer Science
Fort Wayne	X	X
Hamilton County	X	X
Indianapolis	X	X
Lake County at Gary	X	X
Richmond		X

CT — Certificate (short-term); TC — Technical Certificate (long-term); WFC — Workforce Certification.

Where Computer Science is Offered

Is Computer Science Right for Me?

Computer science is a great fit if you're curious about how technology works and enjoy solving problems that don't always have an obvious answer. Successful students tend to like math and logic, pay attention to detail, and stick with a challenge until they crack it. You don't need prior programming experience to start, just a willingness to think carefully, learn from your mistakes, and keep building. If writing code that brings an idea to life sounds rewarding, and you want a field with strong demand, steady work, and room to grow, computer science may be the right path for you.

Careers in Computer Science often involve:

Writing, testing, and debugging software.

Designing solutions to real-world problems.

Working with data, databases, and algorithms.

Collaborating with teams of developers, designers, and analysts.

Analyzing systems and improving their performance and security.

Documenting work and communicating technical ideas clearly.

Learning continuously as languages, tools, and technology evolve.

Sound Like You?

If you identify with the traits above, computer science may be the path for you! Take the next step to get started or speak with your local advisor to learn more.

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Is Computer Science Right for Me?

Prerequisite Courses for Computer Science

All Informatics students will take prerequisite courses during their time at Ivy Tech, typically during the first semester. Students must demonstrate competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in at least one course from each of the following groupings:

Base English Courses (two required)
- ENGL 093 - Introduction to College Writing (required)
- ENGL 083 - Reading Strategies for College
- ENGL 095 - Integrated Reading and Writing
Co-Requisite English Course (one required)
- ENGL 063 - Co-Requisite Reading Strategies
- ENGL 073 - Co-Requisite Writing Strategies
- ENGL 075 - Co-Requisite Integrated Reading & Writing.
Base Math Courses (two required)
- MATH 136 - College Algebra
- MATH 137 - Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
Principles Math Course (one required)
- MATH 023 - Essentials of Algebra
- MATH 080 - Mathematical Principles

No Expiration of Credits

There is no expiration date for course credits that were earned in previous years from Ivy Tech Community College.

Transfer Credit for Prerequisite Courses

Prerequisite courses completed at colleges other than Ivy Tech will only be considered for general education selection points if transfer credit has been awarded and courses appear on the Ivy Tech transcript prior to the application deadline.

TR grades are not recognized by the online application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that transfer credit has been awarded and that TR grades are updated to transfer letter grades (TA, TB, TC) on their Ivy Tech transcript.

It is recommended that college transcripts be submitted to the Registrar’s office for evaluation and transfer credit at least 4 weeks prior to the program application deadline to ensure adequate time for processing.

Prerequisites

Computer Science Courses

Descriptions of Computer Science courses can be found in our online course catalog:

View Computer Science Course Descriptions

View required classes and course descriptions for:

Upcoming Classes

See when specific classes will be offered by searching our class list in Schedule Builder. First, select the semester you’re looking for and then enter the name of the class in the search bar.

If you’re a current student, upcoming classes are easy to find in Schedule Builder in MyIvy.

Class Formats

Computer Science courses are available in both in-person and online formats.

Course Descriptions

Applying to Ivy Tech is Free & Easy

The Ivy Tech application is free and easy—you don’t need a certain test score, GPA, or class rank to get started at Ivy Tech. Applying takes about 10-15 minutes and can be completed entirely online.

No Application Deadlines

Ivy Tech does not have a deadline for admission. Our 8-week class sessions start throughout the year—in January, March, June, August, and October—and there is no hard deadline for applying for any of the start dates. It's important, though, to apply early enough that you'll be able to complete all the degree planning, financial aid, and registration activities that need to happen before your first day. We recommend you apply about one month before you intend to start classes. See upcoming start dates

Steps to Apply

(1) Apply to Ivy Tech

If you’ve never applied to Ivy Tech Community College before (or if it’s been two years since you last attended classes here), your first step is to apply to Ivy Tech. You can apply online or in person. To apply in person, reach out to your local admissions team and arrange a meeting. Or, stop by any campus on any Tuesday for Tuesdays@TheTech to receive personal assistance with applying and registering for classes.

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(2) Submit Assessment Documents

After you submit your application, you'll be asked to upload documentation—such as SAT/ACT/PSAT scores or high school and college transcripts—that can assess your readiness for college-level coursework and help us make sure you are taking classes that are the right fit for you. How to upload assessment documents

If you don't have your scores or transcripts at your fingertips, don’t worry. Go ahead and submit your application. You can go back to upload assessment documents at any time until the end of the term for which you applied.

(3) Look for a Confirmation Email

Once your application is processed, you will receive a confirmation email at the email address provided on your application. Typically the email will arrive within 1-2 business days of submission, but during peak processing periods (April-June) could take up to 5-10 business days.

The email will contain instructions on how to register for classes, as well as important information regarding your Ivy Tech student portal (MyIvy account), tuition, payment options, and more.

(4) Create an Account in MyIvy

MyIvy is Ivy Tech's online student portal. Students use MyIvy to check e-mail, register for classes, pay tuition, manage financial aid, get the latest news and announcements, and much more. MyIvy also contains "QuickLinks" to the Ivy Tech websites and online tools you will use most often. Learn more about MyIvy

For first-time user instructions and other MyIvy tips: View/Print MyIvy Help Sheet

(5) Course Placement

Before you can register for classes you will need to submit documentation or complete an assessment test. Your test scores can help us determine the best English and math starting classes for you. See the Test Score Course Placement Chart

If you submitted assessment documentation during the application process, your advisor will likely be able to work with those documents to determine course placement and you won't need to take any further steps. If you don't have any of those documents or the scores don't meet minimum thresholds, don’t worry! Your advisor will direct you to complete our free Knowledge Assessment to help develop your customized learning path to better prepare you for courses.

(6) Register for Classes

Once you have completed the steps above, you may register for classes. Ivy Tech students register for courses using the Schedule Builder tool which can be accessed within MyIvy. If you are a new, first-time Ivy Tech student, we recommend that you meet with your advisor who will help you develop your Academic Completion Plan and help you sign up for courses that are the best fit for you.

For a complete list of registration steps, including detailed registration steps, deadlines, and information about holds, withdrawals, waitlists, and refunds, visit our Registration 101 page.

(7) Pay Your Tuition

After registering for your courses, your bill can be viewed in your MyIvy account > Student Dashboard- > View/Pay Balance. Payments can also be made in your MyIvy account. For complete information about payments, including payment options, payment plans, how to make immediate payments, due dates, information about refunds, and more, visit our Payments page.

How to Apply to Computer Science

Credential Type	Associate Degree – Transferable or Career-Ready	Short-Term Certificate – known as a Certificate (CT)
Credential Type	Associate of Science (AS)	Computer Science Fundamentals
A Good Fit If...	You plan to earn a bachelor's degree and want to transfer to a four-year university as a junior. You enjoy math and want a strong foundation in calculus and logic. You like tackling complex problems and figuring out how things work.	You want to start building programming skills quickly with a shorter, focused credential. You want core programming and computing-logic skills you can put to use or build on. You'd like a credential that stacks directly into the Computer Science associate degree.
Where Offered	See 5 locations	See 4 locations
Length of Program	60 credit hours 4 semesters	19 credit hours 2 semesters
Cost²	$10,703	$3,389

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