Every college and career requires computer skills. Whether it’s creating websites or coding video games, the REAL Computer Science Program teaches students to to think critically and problem-solve logically. This field is only growing; students who start mastering these skills early-on truly stand out and open numerous doors to future success and opportunity.

At the REAL Computer Science program, we believe in preparing our students for all aspects of our technology-driven society. We do this through teaching a variety of engaging topics and lessons, all aimed at preparing our students for the real world. These topics and lessons could include:

• Designing your own video game

• Creating your own website

• Building your own computer

• Programming with purpose

• And many more engaging topics

Coursework is driven by our college-certified program, providing students college credits with URI and an internship with the student tech team. Courses may include:

• Intro to Computing & Data Science (URI–3 college credits)

• Introduction to Web Design–Includes Work-Based Learning with Industry Leaders

• AP Computer Science Principles (URI–3 college credits)

• Computer Science A (URI–3 college credits)

Our students graduate with 8–12 college credits.

Computer science-related careers are in high demand and are some of the most highly paid. Graduates of our program could go on to become:

• Video game developers

• Web developers

• Coders

• Website designers

• Software engineers

• IT support technicians

And there are many other possible career paths in this field.