A Computer Science degree can open doors to countless career opportunities, preparing you for positions in business, industry, and government.
Upon completing the program, you can apply for an A.S. degree at WCJC, which can prepare you for entry-level technology jobs, such as:
Additionally, with an A.S. degree in computer science, you can pursue a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
Dr. Saqer has over eight years of teaching experience and fourteen years of Information Technology industry experience.
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Office: Richmond Campus, 140L
Phone: 281-239-1567
Email: saqerm@wcjc.edu
Mr. Groves celebrated 50 years in the Information Technology field in 2023. He has been a Computer Science and Electronics instructor for WCJC since 1999. He serves the Electronics Technicians Association in several capacities, guiding his professional life. He has published numerous articles on Fiber Optics, Smart Home Technologies, and STEM education. He has 20 certifications in the areas of Fiber Optics, PC Hardware, Networking, Security, and others. His current research and certification interests are Visible Light Communications (VLC), Light Fidelity (Li-Fi), the National Quantum Computing Initiative, and Cloud-based Quantum Computing as a Service.
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IBM Developer Skills Network:
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Electronics Technicians Association:
Fiber Instrument Sales Cheetah Splice on Connector Certification
NCyTE - Cybersecurity and Programming for IoT Technicians
Air Force Association Cyberpatriot Tech Caregiver
LED Passport Certification – Philips Lighting University
Certified Science Education Specialist – Texas A&M University
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Office: Richmond Campus, 240
Phone: 281-239-1554
Email: jbgroves@wcjc.edu
Mr. Woods has over 25 years of professional business experience in manufacturing and supply chain management. He has extensive experience installing and maintaining ERP Systems as ManMan, Baan, MFG-Pro, SAP, and People Soft.In 2021. He received a NISOD Award for Excellence in Education. He is a United States Marine Veteran with combat ribbons.
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Office: Sugar Land Campus, 214B
Phone: 281-243-8507
Email: woodsd@wcjc.edu
Mr. Yang possesses a strong background in programming, databases, web development, logic, and network concepts. With a passion for science, technology, and education, he strives to inspire and equip students with the necessary skills to thrive in the digital world. Through effective teaching methodologies and practical examples, he aims to foster a deep understanding of computer science principles and encourage critical thinking. Committed to staying updated with the latest advancements in the field, he is dedicated to creating a dynamic learning environment that empowers students to excel and pursue their career goals.
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Office: Richmond Campus, 140L
Phone: 281-239-1571
Email: yangh@wcjc.edu
Ms. Maretka has over forty years of teaching experience. Her focus areas are
security, Windows server and client operating systems, Linux server and
client operating systems, virtualization, and computer applications.
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Email: ameliam@wcjc.edu
Dr. Lyford has over ten years of professional experience and 12 years of teaching experience. He focused on networking, cybersecurity, operating systems, and introductory courses. He teaches full-time at Houston Christian University in the College of Science and Engineering.
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Email: lyfords@wcjc.edu
Dr. Granger has over 20 years of professional experience and five years of teaching experience.
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Email: grangerk@wcjc.edu
Ms. Gregory spent over 20 years with a major oil company in various Information Technology (IT) roles with her last one leading an IT projects group that provided application development services (programming, design, project management) to the oil company's business units in the Americas. Currently she is VP of Operations for a start-up that is working to bring a non-invasive glucose meter to market. She has two grown children both of which graduated from Texas A&M. She enjoys golfing, running, camping, and hiking.
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Email: gregorys@wcjc.edu
Ms. Phillip has over 20 years of teaching experience and 10 years of professional work experience. Since Fall of 2018, she has been a part-time faculty member at WCJC, where she has taught Introduction to Computing, Business Computer Applications, Intro to Digital Media, 3D Animation, and 2D Animation both in person and virtually.
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Email: phillipL@wcjc.edu
Ms. Charlene grew up in south Texas and moved to Baytown, Texas after she married. She taught high school math and computer science there for about 30 years. After she moved to the Sugar Land area, she found that she missed the classroom experience in 2005. She applied to WCJC, where she has taught as a part-time instructor ever since. She has always enjoyed working with students and guiding them to new levels of learning.
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Email: phillipsC@wcjc.edu
Mr. Raza is a Senior IT Professional and has been in this field for over 20 years. He holds an MBA in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix. Over the years, Ali has worked for software companies based in Houston, Texas as well as Multinational Corporations in Dubai, UAE. In his free time, Ali enjoys playing golf and working out at the gym.
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Email: razam@wcjc.edu
Ms. Robinson has four years of professional experience and 12 years of teaching experience, and she has an elementary education teaching certificate.
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Email: robinsona@wcjc.edu
Mr. Sellountos has been teaching higher education in the United States since 2005. He has served as an instructor in many colleges in Texas, including Wharton College, the University of Houston ( Victoria), Houston Community College, and Lone Star College. His courses include programming subjects in most languages (Java, C++, C#, Python, Swift) and pure computer science topics such as operating systems, software engineering, databases, Cybersecurity, and Networking. His research interests include Computer Organizations and Architectures, Computer Queuing Systems, Computer Modeling and Analysis, and Real-time Systems.
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Email: sellountosd@wcjc.edu
Archived Master Syllabi
The WCJC Computer Science Advisory Board consists of educational experts and representatives from area industries. The core goal of the board is to advance a helpful effort between community, education, and industry. It offers guidance to the curriculum and to adapt it to workforce needs. Members of the Advisory Board are as follows:
