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Computer Science A.S. Degree

Part Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2024-25
GE Pattern:
local AA/AS
Total Units:
60

First Year

Semester 1

8 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
CISP 300 1
Algorithm Design/Problem Solving
3
GE
any Area IIIb (Life Development Skills) course
2
IIIb
Elec
any elective course numbered 300-499
3

Semester 2

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
CISP 360 1
Introduction to Structured Programming
4
Req
MATH 400
Calculus I
5
IIb
MC

1 CISP 480 can be taken in place of CISP 300 and 360

Second Year

Semester 3

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
CISP 400
Object Oriented Programming with C++
4
Req
MATH 401
Calculus II
5

Semester 4

7 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
CISP 310
Computer Architecture and Organization
4
GE
ENGWR 300 / 480 H
College Composition
3
IIa
WC

Third Year

Semester 5

7 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
CISP 430
Data Structures
4
GE
any Area Va (American Institutions) course
3
Va

Semester 6

6 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
CISP 440
Discrete Structures for Computer Science
3
GE
any Area Vb (Social & Behavioral Sciences) course
3
Vb

Fourth Year

Semester 7

6 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
GE
any Area IV (Natural Sciences) course
3
IV
GE
any Area VI (Ethnic/Multicultural Studies) course
3
VI

Semester 8

8 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
GE
any Area I (Humanities) course
3
I
GE
any Area IIIa (Physical Education) course
1
IIIa
Elec
any elective course numbered 300-499
3
Elec
any elective course numbered 300-499
1
Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
GE General Education A course that fulfills a specific general education requirement for a degree, which can be replaced with another course that meets the same requirement
Elec Degree Elective A degree-applicable course that is part of a degree roadmap to ensure that there is a total of at least 60 units, which is a requirement for an associate degree

Graduation Requirement

A course that fulfills a specific graduation requirement which can be replaced by another course that meets the same graduation requirement.

MC = Math Competency
WC = Writing Competency

Transfer path

Potential Transfer Majors:

  • Computer Science B.S.
  • Computer Engineering B.S.
  • Information Technology B.S.
  • Management Information Systems B.S.
  • Applied Computer Science B.S.
  • Software Engineering B.S.
  • Applied Science in Computer Science B.S.
  • Mathematics in Computer Science B.S.
  • Computer Security B.S.

This map prepares students for the A.S. degree. Additional major requirements and general education courses are needed for transfer. See a counselor to create an educational plan that prepares you to transfer.

Potential Career/Options After Completing a Bachelor's Degree:

Career opportunities include

  • Computer Scientist
  • Programmer/Developer
  • Application Development
  • Graphics Software Engineer
  • Data Science Developer
  • Security Software Engineer
  • Embedded Software Engineer
  • Qualitative Product Researcher
  • Data Analyst
  • Full Stack Software Engineer
  • Ads Intelligence
  • Engineer -Threat Intelligence Center
  • Technical Designer
  • Data & Applied Scientist
  • Lead Animator
  • .NET Developer
  • Business Analyst
  • Systems Analyst
  • Database Administrator

Advising Notes:

  • Students can substitute ESLW 340 for ENGWR 300/480.
  • This map starts with MATH 400 which has prerequisites. Please see a counselor to add in prerequisite, courses if needed.

Other Notes to Students Preparing to Transfer:

  • Additional coursework may be required. Work with a counselor and ASSIST.ORG to determine the courses needed for your goals.

Honors Courses (H):

Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better who complete 15 or more units of Honors coursework earn an Honors Transfer Certificate and can take advantage of honors-to-honors transfer agreements with highly selective colleges and universities, both public and private.

Published April 12, 2024

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