2025-2026 Academic Catalog

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 for faculty contact information and additional program information.

Program Pathway

First Year Fall

Gen Ed-
English

3 credits

MAT-203Calculus I

4 credits

Gen Ed-
Behavioral/Social Science

3 credits

CSC-130Fundamentals of Programming Design

3 credits

CSC-102Introduction to Information Technology

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:16

First Year Spring

Gen Ed-
Biological/Physical Science

3-4 credits

CSC-134Introduction to JAVA Programming

4 credits

Gen Ed-
Diversity

3 credits

Restricted Elective-
Choose from the list

4 credits

Total Credit Hours:14

Gen Ed (Biological/Physical Science): Of your two Science requirements, one must have a lab.

Second Year Fall

Gen Ed-
Biological/Physical Science

4 credits

CSC-132Computer Science I

4 credits

Restricted Elective-
Choose from the list

4 credits

Gen Ed-
Arts/Humanities

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Gen Ed (Biological/Physical Science): Of your two Science requirements, one must have a lab.

Restricted Elective (Choose from the list): CSC-232 is preferred.

Second Year Spring

Restricted Elective-
Choose from the list

4 credits

Gen Ed-
Behavioral/Social Science

3 credits

Gen Ed-
Arts/Humanities

3 credits

Elective-
Choose in consultation with an advisor

3 credits

Elective-
Choose in consultation with an advisor

2 credits

Total Credit Hours: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

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-203Calculus I

4 credits

Program Requirements (14 Credits)

Requirements List

CSC-102Introduction to Information Technology

3 credits

CSC-130Fundamentals of Programming Design

3 credits

CSC-132Computer Science I

4 credits

CSC-134Introduction to JAVA Programming

4 credits

Restricted Electives (12-13 Credits)

Select Restricted Elective Credits from the Following List

CSC-109UNIX/Linux Operating System

3 credits

CSC-202Systems Design and Analysis

3 credits

CSC-232Computer Science II

4 credits

MAT-160Precalculus I

3 credits

MAT-161Precalculus II

4 credits

MAT-204Calculus II

4 credits

MAT-206Differential Equations

4 credits

MAT-207Discrete Mathematics

4 credits

MAT-208Linear Algebra

4 credits

SDE-201Mobile Apps Design and Development

3 credits

Note: CSC-232 is preferred.

Free Electives (3-5 Credits)

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

Degree Requirement (60 Credits)