Science, Computer Science Specialization, AA&S

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Degree: Associate of Arts and Sciences in Science with a Specialization in Computer Science.

Length: Four-semester (two-year) program

Purpose: The Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree Program in Science with a specialization in Computer Science is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program with a major in computer science or a related discipline.

Program Requirements: Students are urged to become acquainted with the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which transfer is contemplated, and also to consult with the Student Services Office of the community college in planning their program and selecting electives. Note the guaranteed admission and articulation agreements referenced in the Admissions section apply only to students who complete the Associate Degree. In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, completion of the Science program requires competency in English and Math Essentials MTE 1-9 as demonstrated through the placement and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required MTE units or equivalent.

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
Elective Humanities/Fine Arts 3 credits ⁵
MTH 263 Calculus I 4 credits
ELE Elective-Computer/Information Literacy⁸
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 credits ¹⁰

Suggested Credits for Semester: 14

Second Semester

CSC 200 Introduction to Computer Science 4 credits
CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking 3 credits or Communication Elective⁹
ENG 112 College Composition II 3 credits
Elective Health or Physical Education 1 credit⁶
MTH 264 Calculus II 4 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 15

Third Semester

CSC 201 Computer Science 4 credits
Elective Mathematics 4 credits⁷
SOC 200 Principles of Sociology 3 credits Social Science Elective ¹
PHY 241 University Physics I 4 credits or Lab Science Elective³

Suggested Credits for Semester: 15

Fourth Semester

CSC 202 Computer Science II 4 credits
Elective History 3 credits²
Elective Literature 3 credits⁴
PHY 242 University Physics II 4 credits or Lab Science Elective³
PSY 200 Principles of Psychology 3 credits Social Science Elective¹

Suggested Credits for Semester: 17

Total Minimum Credits Required for this Curriculum: 61

¹ Social Science Electives: ECO 201 , ECO 202 , GEO 200 , GEO 210 , PSY 200 , PSY 215 , PSY 216 , PSY 230 , PLS 135 , PLS 136 , SOC 200 SOC 215

² History Electives: HIS 121 , HIS 122

³ Lab Science General Electives: BIO 101 , BIO 102 , CHM 111 , CHM 112 , CHM 260 , GOL 105 , GOL 106 , PHY 201 , PHY 202 , PHY 241 , PHY 242

⁴ Literature Electives: ENG 241 , ENG 242 , ENG 243 , ENG 244

⁵Humanities Electives - ART 101 , CST 151 , HUM 201 , HUM 260 , MUS 121 , PHI 100 , PHI 220 , REL 210 , REL 230

⁶Courses may be chosen from MTH 167 or MTH 265

⁷ Health or PED Electives: HLT 116 , PED 107 , PED 109 , PED 111 , PED 147

⁸Computer/Information Literacy Electives - ITE 115 , ITE 119

⁹Communication Electives - CST 110 , CST 100

¹⁰Orientation Electives - SDV 100 , SDV 104 , SDV 108 , SDV 110

*Requirements of four-year institutions may vary. Students should consult a counselor or their academic advisor to select electives that will satisfy baccalaureate major requirements. In addition, they should confirm with the college or university to which they plan to transfer that they will receive credit at the four-year institution.