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This is the website of Prof. Solomon, Program Coordinator for the Computer Gaming & Simulation Program.

Read more about our gaming programs.

I'm looking forward to meeting you this semester!

Welcome!

Welcome to a new semester! My schedule is listed on the left.

The Computer Applications department merged with the Computer Science department. We are now called Computer Science, Information and Interactive Technologies.

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GAMING JOBS & INTERNSHIPS!

Artists, programmers and animators:

We are looking for students to work on upcoming games. You can view some of our previous games on NOAA's Planet Arcade.

We have mobile game projects underway for iPhone and Android. You can get 1-4 class credits for internship projects, and sometimes can work on an internship project for credit as part of another course. Email me for further details (deborah.solomon@montgomerycollege.edu).

This is an amazing opportunity for students to get experience working on a professional, published game project!

Registering, Graduating or Transferring?

Make sure to file a graduation form when you are ready to graduate! Many grads don't realize that to officially graduate from MC, you need to file a graduation form. This "proves" later on that you graduated from MC. Remember that ten years from now, the classes in many MC programs may have changed, especially fast-moving tech programs. File your form now so there is no confusion later on.

For more information:

• "Academic Planning Guide" & "Apply for Graduation Form" (PDF)
  Also visit the "Apply for Graduation" link in MyMC.
• Computer Gaming and Simulation degree is code 606. (Gaming certificate is code 232).

Transferring?

• UB @ Shady Grove: Complete a Bachelors degree in gaming in Montgomery County (the first 2yrs at MC and the second 2yrs at UB @ Shady Grove in Rockville). See studygaming.com.
• Several MC students have won Wilson Scholarships, which pay FULL TUITION at UB.
• Talk to a counselor about our transfer agreements and scholarships with UB, UMUC, and other local universities.
• More transfer info

Student Resources

• Free Tutoring: Check the CA website for the tutoring schedule Just show up to Room 320 in the Humanities Building.
  
  
• Free Books: Safari Tech Books Online has free online textbooks: www.montgomerycollege.edu/library (find Safari under "databases").
  
  
• Buying books: MC bookstore online or ebay, google shopping or half.com.
  
  
• CSIIT Department website - current classes and programs.
  
  
• Studygaming.com - gaming programs.
  
  
• Web Students can take CA190: If you would like to take CA190 (intro to gaming) but it is not an elective in your certificate/degree program, contact me to discuss a course substitution.
  
  
• Internships: Get paid and earn class dredit! CA/CS 269 helps students find IT, web, design and database internships. Contact Prof. Lizmi (Melissa.Lizmi@montgomerycollege.edu)
  
  
• Combat2College: For veterans or students on active or reserve status.
  
  
• Trio Program: For low-income first generation college students, or students with disabilities.
  
  
• Emergencies: The college has asked us to inform students about MC's emergency evacuation policy.
  
  
• Volunteering: In case you're having trouble finding a paying job, here are links to sites with volunteer IT positions.