General Studies, Computer Information Systems Specialization

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Degree: Associate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies with a Specialization in Computer Information Systems

Length: Four-semester (two-year) program

Purpose: The Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in General Studies – Computer Information Systems is designed specifically for those students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree with a major in information systems, computer science or a relate discipline. The program provides a strong general education background and the basics of software design and the fundamentals of information security. The Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in General Studies – Computer Information Systems is not affiliated with Transfer Virginia common curriculum and is unique to WCC.

Program Requirements: All students will be required to demonstrate college readiness through transcript review or informed self-placement. Based on this review, students may request or be required to enroll in prerequisite or corequisite math and/or English courses.

Students are encouraged to become acquainted with the requirements of the college or university to which she or he is considering for transfer and to regularly consult with his/her community college advisor in planning their program and selecting electives. Students should successfully complete all community college courses meeting the grade requirement of “C”.

The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in two years.

First Semester

ENG 111 College Composition I 3 credits
HIS 101 Western Civilizations Pre-1600 CE 3 credits
ITP 100 Software Design 3 credits
MTH 161 Precalculus I 3 credits
PSY 200 Principles of Psychology 3 credits ¹
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 credits ²

Suggested Credits for Semester: 16

Second Semester

ENG 112 College Composition II 3 credits
HIS 102 Western Civilizations Post-1600 CE 3 credits
ITE 152 Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications 3 credits
MTH 162 Precalculus II 3 credits
SOC 200 Introduction to Sociology 3 credits ¹

Suggested Credits for Semester: 15

Third Semester

ELE Literature³
ELE Humanities/Fine Arts⁴
ITP 120 Java Programming I 3 credits
MTH 261 Applied Calculus I 3 credits (or MTH 263 Calculus I)
PHY 201 General College Physics I 4 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 16

Fourth Semester

CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking 3 credits
ITN 260 Network Security Basics 3 credits
MTH 245 Statistics I 3 credits (or MTH 264 Calculus II)
PHY 202 General College Physics II 4 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 13

Total Minimum Credits Required for this Curriculum: 60

¹ Social Science Electives - ECO 201 , ECO 202 , GEO 210 , GEO 220 , PLS 135 , PSY 200 , PSY 215 , PSY 216 , PSY 230 , SOC 200

² Orientation Electives - SDV 100 , SDV 101 , SDV 104 , SDV 108 , SDV 110

³ Literature Electives - ENG 245 , ENG 246

⁴ Humanities Electives - ART 101 , CST 151 , HUM 201 , MUS 121 , PHI 100 , PHI 220 , REL 230

NOTE: Transfer students are advised to consider four-year college and university requirements in making their choices.