AA/AS Degree – Concentration in Computer Science

This curriculum is designed for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution in degree programs such as computer science. This program is part of the Education and Training Career Cluster.

The listed sequence of courses provides guidance for students so that they can complete this program of study in the most efficient manner. This sequence assumes that students have met college academic placement and/or other program requirements. Students are strongly urged to contact a college advisor for assistance in developing their plan for enrolling in courses to meet the program of study. Computer Science majors should consult with their academic advisor to determine if transfer after one year of coursework is a better option than earning an Associate’s degree prior to transfer.

Computer Science: 64 Credit Hours

Course CodeCourseCredit Hrs.
Fall Semester CoursesCredit Hrs.
ENG101Composition I3
Non-Lab Science3
Humanities3
MAT125College Algebra3
CSC101Computer Applications for Business3
15
Spring Semester CoursesCredit Hrs.
ENG102Composition II3
Social Behavioral Sciences3
MAT126Plane Trigonometry3
Lab Science4
Fine Arts3
16
Fall Semester CoursesCredit Hrs.
MAT151Calculus with Analytic Geometry I5
Humanities and Fine Arts3
Lab Science4
Social Behavioral Sciences3
Electives1
16
Spring Semester CoursesCredit Hrs.
COM103Speech Communication3
Social Behavioral Sciences3
Health Science3
MAT152Calculus with Analytic Geometry II5
CIS109Introduction to Programming3
17
TOTAL64
Suggested ElectivesCredit Hrs.
MAT132Statistics3
MAT263Linear Algebra3
CIS Electives6
BUS250Principles of Micro-Economics3
BUS251Principles of Macro-Economics3
Education Curriculum Courses**

*Students should determine elective hours based on major and other requirements.
**Students planning to enter teaching should follow recommended courses in the education curriculum.
Students must complete at least one IAI approved math course. Science requirements include at least one IAI life science and one IAI physical science, and one of those must be a lab science. Additional math and/or science courses are needed to complete general education requirements for the AS degree.