WANIC Intro to Computer Science
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Program Description:
Taught at DigiPen Institute of Technology in Redmond, this course will launch you into the world of computer science and programming through the practice of writing code for a variety of applications including games and data analytics. The emphasis of the class is not on learning a specific language but instead, the foundational concepts – including variables, conditional statements, loops, functions, and arrays – and then layering in the critical logic and software development processes needed to pursue more advanced study in the field.
ALL students in this class attend in person 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
This beginner-level program is introductory and designed for students with no prior exposure to the subject.
Prerequisites:
This program is primarily for students entering high school (grades 9-12). Students must be part of the WANIC consortium (no out-of-consortium).
- No prior experience required
Credits:
High School Credits:
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0.5 CTE
Instructors:
Our WANIC instructors are outstanding, highly trained and passionate about their respective fields. Instructors impart their years of knowledge and experience to teach and inspire the next generation of innovators.
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Category:
WANIC
Timeframe:
Summer
Format:
Onsite
Program Dates:
June 30, 2025 to July 17, 2025
No School July 4th.
Application Dates:
Summer Application window opens Tuesday March 25 (9:00 AM) and closes Thursday April 24 (3:00 PM).
Secondary application window Tuesday May 6 to Sunday June 1.
Application:
Apply on the WANIC website.
Location:
DigiPen Institute, Redmond Campus
Schedule:
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. PST
For more details, see the WANIC website.
Tuition:
No tuition costs/fees; funded by the State