Computer Science

The Computer Science Program at Oakton provides students the strong foundation they need to succeed in any number of computer-related degrees and certificate programs. For students who intend to pursue a four-year degree in computers, our associate of science with an emphasis in computer science allows for the smoothest transition to a four-year college or university.

The program is designed for students who have not yet decided upon a specific four-year college or university. Once a transfer school is selected, students are strongly encouraged to consult the Office of Advising, Transitions and Student Success and the transfer institution’s catalog to select courses that will meet both Oakton and transfer institution requirements.

For more information on course selection or program-specific advising, contact the program coordinator Ivan Temesvari at ivan.temesvari@oakton.edu. Part-time students should also consult the Office of Advising, Transitions, and Student Success for part-time pre-major recommendations.

Oakton participates in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI), a statewide agreement that allows the transfer of the completed curriculum to any participating college or university in Illinois.

Students who know where they intend to transfer can check iTransfer to determine the transferability of a particular course.

Degrees and Certificates

Some of your classes may have minimum technology requirements. If you need help with computer access, you can reach out to the Information Technology Help Desk to request to borrow equipment or contact your professor prior to class.

The following pre-major is recommended for students who are considering completing a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Computer Science after transferring to a four-year institution. It is designed for students who have not decided upon a specific four-year college or university.

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The following Pre-major is recommended for students who are considering completing a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Computer Science after transferring to a four-year institution. It is designed for students who have not decided upon a specific four-year college or university.

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What's Next?

Pre-majors are recommended for students planning to complete a Bachelor’s degree after transferring to a four-year institution and are designed for students who have not yet decided on a specific four-year college or university. Career options in this field reflect the salaries and opportunities available to students upon completing their Bachelor’s degree.

To see specific Transfer Path agreements that Oakton has made with partner universities, please see the Transfer Partnerships and Guides.

For additional support with transfer planning, including course selection and educational planning, please contact the office of Advising, Transitions, and Student Success. The Career & Transfer Center (CTC) offers additional resources for students preparing to transfer to four-year colleges or universities.

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Meet Your Faculty

Oakton's professors and lecturers are experts in their fields with advanced degrees and years of real-world experience.

Ivan Temesvari, Coordinator
Coordinator, Computer Science
Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
A.A. Oakton College
B.S. Eastern Illinois University
M.A. Eastern Illinois University
M.S. Northeastern Illinois University
ivan.temesvari@oakton.edu
www.oakton.edu/user/2/itemesva/
847.376.7065
Office: 2134, Des Plaines

Meet our part time faculty

Hector Hernandez
Lecturer
B.S. Monterrey Institute of Technology
M. Math. University of Waterloo
Ph.D. University of Alberta
hhernandez@oakton.edu
847.635.1688
Office: Room 100, Lee Center, Des Plaines

Kamilla Murashkina
Lecturer
B.S. Lomonosov Moscow State University (Russia)
M.S. Lomonosov Moscow State University (Russia)
M.S. Northeastern Illinois University
kmurashk@oakton.edu
https://www.oakton.edu/~kmurashk
847.635.1688
Office: Room 100, Lee Center, Des Plaines

James Papademas
Lecturer
B.A. Roosevelt University
B.S. Roosevelt University
M.B.A. Roosevelt University
M.S. Roosevelt University
jpapadem@oakton.edu
847.635.1688
Office: Room 100, Lee Center, Des Plaines

Luke Papademas
Lecturer
B.S. Roosevelt University
B.S. Roosevelt University
M.S. Roosevelt University
M.S. Roosevelt University
M.S. Illinois Institute of Technology
lpapadem@oakton.edu
847.635.1688
Office: Room 100, Lee Center, Des Plaines

James Wills
Lecturer
B.S. University of Illinois, Chicago
M.S. DePaul University
jwills@oakton.edu
847.635.1688
Office: Room 100, Lee Center, Des Plaines

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