Virtual Reality
Program Overview
"Now the time is right for the integration of virtual reality into the common computer-user's list of peripherals. The high level of technology is resent, along with the ability to reduce overall cost and effectively utilize new software for the VR headsets. Gaming technology and sophistication has increased, allowing consumers a wide range of choices concerning gaming peripherals and accessories. Descent, a 3D action shooter has already incorporated software extensions for use with future-generation VR technology."
- What Happened to Virtual Reality Gaming? By Jason Bednarik
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Program Plan
A.A.S. Degree - 63 credits
ENGL 1276 College Composition (4)
ENGL 2280 Introduction to Creative Writing (3)
MATH 1260 College Algebra (3)
PSYC 1200 Introduction to Psychology (3)
SPCH 1270 Introduction to Speech (3)
General Education Elective (3)
COCP 1200 Introduction to UNIX (2)
COCP 1201 Microsoft OS Basics (2)
COCP 1202 Networking Basics (3)
COCP 1230 Program Design & Development (2)
COCP 1233 OO Analysis & Design (2)
COCP 1235 Multimedia Design Fund (3)
COCP 1243 Introduction to Computer Graphics (3)
COCP 1244 Virtual Reality I (3)
COCP 1250 Microcomputer Hardware Support (3)
COCP 1258 C/C++ Programming I (3)
COCP 1268 C/C++ Programming II (3)
COCP 1291 Introduction to Computer Animation (3)
COCP 2266 Assembly Language (3)
COCP 2279 Virtual Reality II (3)
COCP 2282 Immersive Systems (3)
PTCG 1225 Job Seeking (1)
Click here for a printable version of the program plan.
Career and Employment Information
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
"The market for educational software and entertainment software, which includes video games, is also expected to experience robust growth over the next decade."
"... the growth of software publishing, of which video game design is a part, will expand by 67.9 percent between 2002 and 2012."
Cost of Program
The cost of the program per credit is $144.71.
A.A.S Degree: 63 credits = $9,116.73 + $1,100 (est. books & supplies) = $10,216.73
