Science, Computer Science Specialization - Transfer, AS (880-04)

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Possible occupations for graduates include software development, network analysis, software security, and database design.

The associate of science degree program with a major in Science and a Computer Science specialization is designed for students who wish to pursue a four-year degree in Computer Science and a career in a field such as one of those listed above. The curriculum is mapped to Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), CSTransfer curriculum, which has Cybersecurity infusion.

The specialization in Computer Science prepares students with core knowledge and skills needed for entry into baccalaureate schools of education programs in computer science. Students should be knowledgeable about the specific requirements of the four-year school to which they wish to transfer so that they make appropriate course choices.

Program Curriculum

First Semester

ENG 111 - College Composition I 3 cr.
MTH 263 - Calculus I 4 cr.
CSC 200 - Introduction to Computer Science 3 cr.
SDV 100 - College Success Skills 1 cr. ¹
Science with Laboratory Elective 4 cr.²

Semester Total: 15 Credits

Second Semester

ENG 112 - College Composition II 3 cr.
MTH 264 - Calculus II 4 cr.
CSC 205 - Computer Organization 3 cr.
Science with Laboratory Elective 4 cr.²
PED/HLT - Physical Education OR Health 1 cr.²

Semester Total: 15 Credits

Third Semester

CSC 201 - Computer Science I 4 cr.
CST - Communications Elective 3 cr.²
ENG - Literature Elective 3 cr.²
HIS - History Elective 3 cr.²
Social Sciences Elective 3 cr.²

Semester Total: 16 Credits

Fourth Semester

CSC 202 - Computer Science II 4 cr.
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 cr.²
Social Science Elective 3 cr.²
Approved Elective 3-4 cr.³
Approved Elective 3-4 cr.³

Semester Total: 16-18 Credits

Program Total: 62-64 Credits

¹ SDV 101 - Orientation to IT Professions  may be substituted.
² See list of Program Electives  in catalog.
³ Any CSC Elective, ECO 202 , ITN 100 , ITP 220 , MTH 161  or higher. Other STEM electives may be approved by CS faculty based on transfer institution request.

NOTE: Program designed with a starting point of Readiness for ENG 111 and MTH 263 .