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Computer Science eXtended Reality (XR), AS

Computer Science eXtended Reality (XR), AS
Manchester Community College NH > Programs > Computer Science eXtended Reality (XR), AS
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Introduction to Computer Science eXtended Reality (XR) 

The focus of this degree program is eXtended Reality (XR), which includes Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR) as it affects business, education and our social lives. This program teaches you to create and manage environments in the XR world utilizing existing platforms. You will be trained to create assets to use in XR and to utilize XR workspaces for business.

Degree & Certificate Options

This program offers the following Associate of Science* degree:

  • Computer Science eXtended Reality (XR), (A.S.)

Note: *To see other Computer Science degree programs, go to Computer Science and Innovation, Computer Science Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Cybersecurity and  Cybersecurity Investigations.

Program Goal

In the Computer Science eXtended Reality (XR) program you will be presented with a personalized, student-centered learning program focused on innovative XR workplace applications. The program’s goal is to focus on emerging technologies and help you learn to utilize these platforms in new and exciting ways.

Curriculum

Curriculum

Admissions Requirements

Applicants for admission to the Computer Science eXtended Reality (XR) degree program must comply with general college admission requirements and must also provide a High School transcript or participate in an interview with an MCC Admissions Counselor.

There are no other specific program admissions requirements.

Technical Standards

Most physical requirements necessary for this program can be accommodated with appropriate documentation.

Curriculum – Required Courses

Total Credits:
65

Course Sequencing

Degree Program – First Year

Item #
Title
Credits
CIS105M
Introduction to Computer Science
3
CIS110M
Microsoft® Computer Applications I
3
CISXR100M
Introduction to XR
3
FYE100M
MCC Essentials
1
MATH155M
College Algebra with Trigonometry
4
Apps Elective +
3

Apps Elective

Total Credits: 3


CIS107M
Introduction to Program Development
3
CIS108M
Introduction to Windows Apps Development
3

Item #
Title
Credits
CSXR120M
XR Development
3
ENGL110XM or ENGL110M +
4

ENGL110XM or ENGL110M

Total Credits: 4


ENGL110XM
College Composition I with Corequisite
5
ENGL110M
College Composition I
4
Programming Language Elective +
3

Programming Language Elective

Total Credits: 3


CIS117M
Introduction to iOS Application Development
3
CIS118M
Introduction to Programming using .NET Core
3
CIS126M
Programming with Python
3
CIS158M
Introduction to Programming using C#
3
Physics Elective +
4

Physics Elective

Total Credits: 4


PHYS135M
College Physics I
4
PHYS210M
University Physics I
4
English Literature/Philosophy Elective +
3

English Literature/Philosophy Elective

Total Credits: 3


ENGL213M
Creative Writing
3
ENGL214M
Creative Nonfiction
3
PHIL240M
Ethics
3

Degree Program – Second Year

Item #
Title
Credits
CIS220M
Object-Oriented Programming
3
CISXR210M
The XR Metaverse
3
CSCN220M
Entrepreneurship in Computer Science
4
MATH171M
Pre-Calculus
4
Computer Science Technical Elective +
3

Computer Science Technical Elective

Total Credits: 3

Any computer science elective excluding CIS110M


Item #
Title
Credits
CIS210M
Data Structures and Elementary Algorithms
4
CIS291M
Capstone Senior Seminar
3
MATH170M
Discrete Mathematics
4
Social Science Elective +
3

Social Science Elective

Total Credits: 3

(ANTH, ECON, GEOG, HIST, POLS, PSYC, SOCI)


Total Credits:
65

Outcomes

Outcomes

Acquired Skills

When you graduate from this program you will:

  • Have a fundamental understanding of eXtended Reality concepts, skills and working environments.
  • Be able to create and manage environments in the XR world by utilizing existing XR platforms.
  • Be able to design and create assets to use in XR platforms.
  • Be able to utilize XR workspaces for business.

Employment Opportunities

Computer Science remains one of the fastest growing fields, with a projected shortage of qualified job candidates for programmers, networkers, web designers and AI, XR or database professionals.

Potential jobs for someone with eXtended reality (XR) training would be:

  • eXtended Reality (XR) Application Specialist
  • XR Immersive Experience Designer
  • 3D Assist Creator
  • XR UI/UX Designer
  • XR Instructor/Trainer

Potential Salary*

There is a wide range of jobs in the computer science and innovation industry. As an emerging technology, salary data for many eXtended Reality (XR) positions is not yet available but is expected to be similar to those shown below for the average annual salary range in NH for an XR UI/UX Designer.

ENTRY-LEVELMID-RANGEEXPERIENCED
$70,000$85,000$130,000

*Bureau for Labor Statistics (NH), 2024

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