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Program Duration: 2 Year Program
Degree Type: Associate in Science (A.S.)
Total Credit Hours: 65

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About This Program

Our Computer Science program teaches you the intricacies of how a computer operates and how to create sophisticated computer hardware, software and programming. You will learn mathematic and scientific principles for solving computer problems; logical structures commonly used in developing programs; team exercises for testing and designing software; and basic skills for computer animation and computer game development. Our program will also introduce you to other facets of computer science such as artificial intelligence, numerical analysis, programming languages, software engineering and theories of computing. At present, Computer Science graduates are needed in most industries, from health care and education to telecommunications and software publishing.

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Program Entry Requirements

This program is open to interested students. However, students are required to satisfy placement at the time of admission. Students' test results must show readiness for English 101 and at least a grade of "C" in MATH 161 or its equivalent or placement in MATH 162 for admission to the program.

Depending on the time of entry to the program, students entering at the MATH 162 level are advised to complete either Calculus I or Calculus II during a Summer Session.

Entering prior to the Fall semester	Entering prior to the Spring semester
Fall Semester: MATH 162	Spring Semester: MATH 162
Spring Semester: MATH 171	Summer Semester: MATH 171
Summer Semester: MATH 172	Fall Semester: MATH 172

Program of Study and Graduation Requirements

To qualify for the A.S. degree in Computer Science, students must complete a minimum of 65 credit hours as prescribed and attain a grade point average of 2.0 ("C" average). A grade of “C” or better is required for all courses applied towards the degree.

Semester 1

Must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses.

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
CSCI 111 - Computer Science I	4 credits	FNMT 118 prerequisite or placement in MATH 161 or higher is required Critical course: CSCI 111 is a prerequisite for CSCI 112 and other required CSCI courses	Fulfills Technological Competency requirement (with CSCI 112)
MATH 163 - Discrete Mathematics	4 credits	MATH 161 ("C" or better) prerequisite or MATH 162 or higher placement is required	Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning requirement
MATH 171 - Calculus I	4 credits	MATH 162 prerequisite or dept. approval is required
ENGL 101 - English Composition I or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors)	3 Credits		Fulfills Writing, Research, Info Lit 1 requirement
ENGL 115 - Public Speaking	3 credits	ENGL 101 is a prerequisite, which may be taken concurrently	Fulfills Oral Communication/Creative Expression requirement

Notes:

This program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program after earning their associate’s degree
Follow this course schedule each semester and you’ll earn your associate’s degree in two years
Make sure you discuss your first semester schedule and your educational plan with an advisor or counselor when you register.

Semester 2

Must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
CSCI 112 - Computer Science II	4 credits	CSCI 111 ("C" or better) is a prerequisite CSCI 112 is prerequisite for CSCI 211	Fulfills Technological Competency requirement (with CSCI 111)
CIS 205 - Database Management Systems	4 credits	CSCI 112, which may be taken concurrently, or CIS 103, or CSCI 118 is prerequisite	Major Course
MATH 172 - Calculus II	4 credits	MATH 171 prerequisite or dept. approval required	Major Course
ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors)	3 credits	ENGL 101 ("C" or better) is a prerequisite	Fulfills Writing, Research, Info Lit 2 requirement

Notes:

Don’t forget to meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
Start planning for transfer:
- Did you know our dual admissions partnerships include scholarship opportunities?
- Learn more about our transfer agreements and use our interactive search tool for your program’s transfer options
Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
Now is a good time to start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship— You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships

Semester 3

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
CSCI 211 - Data Structures and Algorithms	4 credits	CSCI 112 is a prerequisite.	Major Course
PHYS 140 - Mechanics, Heat and Sound	5 credits	MATH 171 is a prerequisite.	Fulfills Scientific Reasoning requirement
CSCI 218 - Statistics for Computing and Data Science	4 Credits	MATH 161 ("C" or better) or higher placement and either CSCI 111 ("C" or better) or CSCI 118 ("C" or better)	Major Course
HUM 101 - Cultural Traditions: Ancient to the 13th Century or HUM 101H - Cultural Traditions: Ancient to the 13th Century (Honors) or HIST 121 - World History: The Distant Past or HIST 122 - World History: The Recent Past or World Language	3 credits		Humanities Elective

Must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses

Notes:

Meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
Start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship—You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships

Semester 4

Must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
CSCI 213 - Computer Organization or	4 credits	CSCI 111 ("C" or better) is a prerequisite and MATH 163, which may be taken concurrently	Major Course
PHYS 241 - Electricity, Magnetism and Light	5 credits	PHYS 140 and MATH 172 are prerequisites, or dept. approval	Major Course
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology (Honors) or HIST 121 - World History: The Distant Past or HIST 122 - World History: The Recent Past	3 credits		Fulfills Cultural Analysis & Interpretation requirement
Directed Elective	4 credits	See college catalog for directive electives	Directed Elective

Notes:

Congratulations, this is your final semester! Don’t forget to complete your graduation application.
Meet with an advisor when registering for your classes
Finalize your transfer plans:
- Meet with a counselor at your selected dual admissions transfer college
- Meet with one of our College’s counselors or an advisor to review transfer requirements
Take advantage of our scholarship opportunities for transferring students and apply for a scholarship
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