Computer Science, A.S.

Purpose

The curriculum is designed primarily for students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in computer science. The curriculum emphasizes the study of the science of computing and the use of computing in a scientific setting.

Transfer Information

Students are advised to work closely with the faculty and counseling staff for program and course scheduling. Electives should be chosen carefully to meet the requirements of the transfer institution. The responsibility for proper course selection rests with the student.

This program is aligned with the Transfer Virginia common curriculum. Students are strongly encouraged to consult their academic advisor and review transfer options using the Transfer Virginia Portal, Where Can This Degree Transfer.

Recommended Preparation

Satisfactory completion of the following high school units or equivalent: 4 units of English and 4 units of college preparatory mathematics.

Two Years

Computer Science (CSC) courses used for this program may not be more than 10 years old as of the first day of the fall semester of the academic year in which a student graduates, unless approved by the pathway dean.

Electives should be chosen with the advice of an academic advisor to meet the requirements of the intended transfer institution.

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As students may begin the program with different levels of academic preparation, If precalculus is needed, begin with MTH 167 PreCalculus with Trigonometry (or MTH 161 PreCalculus I and MTH 162 PreCalculus II). Those who place out of Precalculus should follow the course sequence outlined in option 2.

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Students must choose courses from two of the following three areas: Fine Arts, Humanities, and Literature. Credit will not be awarded for taking two courses from the same area.

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MTH 245 Statistics I may satisfy this area if required by the intended transfer institution; consult intended transfer institution for best selection. 

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Select from an approved elective list below.

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Select a class which is not a History course.

Option 2: If placed out of PreCalculus

Approved Electives