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; 3-4 credits *(of your two Science requirements, one must have a lab)	3
MAT 203	Calculus I	4	CSC 134	Introduction to JAVA Programming	4
Gen Ed	Behavioral/Social Sciences	3	Gen Ed	Diversity	3
CSC 130	Fundamentals of Programming Design	3	Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	4
CSC 102	Introduction to Information Technology	3
TOTAL		16	TOTAL		14
Second Year Fall			Second Year Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Course Number	Course Name	Credits
Gen Ed	Biological/Physical Science *(of your two Science requirements, one must have a lab)	4	Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	4
CSC 132	Computer Science I	4	Gen Ed	Behavioral/Social Sciences	3
Restricted Elective	Choose from the list *(CSC 232 is preferred)	4	Gen Ed	Arts/Humanities	3
Gen Ed	Arts/Humanities	3	Electives	Choose in consultation with an advisor	3
			Electives	Choose in consultation with an advisor	2
TOTAL		15	TOTAL		15

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 (14 Credits)

CSC 102 - Introduction to Information Technology (3 Credits)
CSC 130 - Fundamentals of Programming Design (3 Credits)
CSC 132 - Computer Science I (4 Credits)
CSC 134 - Introduction to JAVA Programming (4 Credits)

Restricted Electives (12-13 Credits)

Select Restricted Elective credits from the following list:

CSC 109 - UNIX/Linux Operating System (3 Credits)
CSC 202 - Systems Design and Analysis (3 Credits)
CSC 232 - Computer Science II (4 Credits) *(CSC 232 is preferred)
MAT 160 - Precalculus I (3 Credits)
MAT 161 - Precalculus II (4 Credits)
MAT 204 - Calculus II (4 Credits)
MAT 206 - Differential Equations (4 Credits)
MAT 207 - Discrete Mathematics (4 Credits)
MAT 208 - Linear Algebra (4 Credits)
SDE 201 - Mobile Applications Design and Development (3 Credits)

Free Electives (3-5 Credits)

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

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