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I believe it is a 2 year course.
Please be honest because I don't have time right now to get bachelor's in computer science. Can I get a job with this or not?
Thanks!!!

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A community-college IT associate can be a useful stepping stone, but value depends on the program and what you add to it. For many entry-level support roles, employers accept an associate or some college—but obvious career upside comes from hands‑on skills, certifications, and real projects rather than the diploma alone (BLS: Computer Support Specialists).

Quick checklist to judge this program before you commit:

  • Confirm regional accreditation and any articulation (transfer) agreements with 4‑year schools.
  • Ask for placement statistics and recent employer partners or advisory‑board members.
  • Look for clear lab hours, capstone projects, and internship/co‑op options rather than only lecture courses.
  • Check whether the curriculum maps to industry certifications or vendor training.

Practical ways to make an associate degree work for you:

  • Stack vendor‑neutral certs (start with CompTIA A+ then Network+ or Security+ depending on the track). See CompTIA’s IT career roadmap for common paths (CompTIA: IT Career Roadmap).
  • Build a portfolio: GitHub repos, documented lab builds, or a small network you configured.
  • Get local experience: part‑time helpdesk, volunteer IT for nonprofits, or internships. Those often matter more than the credential itself.

Notes tied to earlier replies: ’s point about breadth vs depth is valid—prioritize courses with real labs. ’s note about bachelors being favored is also true for many roles, so keep a transfer plan or a certification/experience route in mind. Practical next step: ask the program director the checklist questions above before enrolling.

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It does not look comprehensive at all. With so many completely different topics and only 2 years, Edward cannot imagine you would become especially competent in any of them without a lot of extra self study. But if it is an accredited school, the degree you get will help in landing interviews for the first job. ;)

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I think it might be helpful in getting an entry level position, but as far as your actual chances at those positions, I think someone with a Bachelor's degree is going to be favored for any positions.

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