Computer Science, A.S.

The Computer Science transfer program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution and major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Students should identify an intended transfer institution as early as possible and complete appropriate courses. Students should always confer with advisors and transferring institutions for specific requirements as these are subject to change.

View the Computer Science Fact Sheet.

Program Pathway

First Year Fall			First Year Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Course Number	Course Name	Credits
Gen Ed	English	3	Gen Ed	Biological/Physical Science *(of your two Science requirements, one must have a lab)	3
MAT 203	Calculus I	4	Gen Ed	Arts/Humanities	3
Gen Ed	Behavioral/Social Sciences	3	CSC 134	Introduction to JAVA Programming	3
CSC 130	Introduction to Scripting Fundamentals Using Python	3	Gen Ed	Diversity	3
CSC 102	Introduction to Information Technology	3	Restricted Elective	Choose from List 2	4
TOTAL		16	TOTAL		16
Second Year Fall			Second Year Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Course Number	Course Name	Credits
Restricted Elective	Choose from List 2	4	Gen Ed	Biological/Physical Science *(of your two Science requirements, one must have a lab)	4
CSC 132	Introduction to C and C++ Programming	3	Restricted Elective	Choose from List 1 (or List 2 if List 1 requirement has been fulfilled; 3-4 credits	3
Restricted Elective	Choose from List 2 or List 1; 3-4 credits	4	Gen Ed	Behavioral/Social Sciences	3
Elective	Choose in consultation with an advisor	3	Gen Ed	Arts/Humanities	3
			Electives	Choose in consultation with an advisor	1-2
TOTAL		14	TOTAL		14

General Education Requirements (29-30 Credits)

Arts/Humanities

Select two courses from the approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (6 Credits)

Behavioral/Social Sciences

Select two courses from the approved General Education course list in the Behavioral/Social Science category (6 Credits)

Biological/Physical Science

Select two courses from the approved General Education course list in the Biological/Physical Sciences category - one must be a laboratory course (7-8 Credits)

Diversity

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Diversity category (3 Credits)

English

*A minimum grade of “C” or better is required for one course from the English category.

Select one course from the Approved General Education course list in the English category (3 Credits)

Mathematics

MAT 203 - Calculus I (4 Credits)

Program Requirements (12 Credits)

Restricted Electives (14-15 Credits)

Select Restricted Elective credits from the following lists:

List 1 - Select one course:

List 2 - Select three courses:

Free Electives (3-5 Credits)

Electives should be selected in consultation with a transfer advisor and the transfer institution.

Degree Requirement (60 Credits)

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