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Computer Science A.S. Degree - Local GE

This program map represents one possible path for completing this program. Please see a counselor to create an educational plan that is customized to meet your needs. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2025-26
Total Units:
62-64

First Year

Semester 1

14-15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
Maj
CISC 310
Introduction to Computer Information Science
3
Maj
CISP 301
Algorithm Design and Implementation
4
GE
INDIS 313 * / HCD 310
Life Development Skills
3
SCC Local Area L7B
GE
ENGL C1000 ** / ENGWR 488 H / ESLW 340
Academic Reading and Writing
3-4
SCC Local Area L1A
GE
Physical Education
1
SCC Local Area L7A

*First-time college students who would like to participate in First-Year Experience (FYE) should take INDIS 313. All other students can take HCD 310 or speak with a counselor regarding their choices.


**If you don\'t place directly in ENGL C1000 (check your eServices account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGL C1000 combo course.

Semester 2

15-16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
Maj
CISP 350 +
Database Programming
3
Maj
CISP 360 +
Introduction to Structured Programming
4
Maj
CISC 323
Linux Operating System
1
Maj
CISC 324 +
Intermediate Linux Operating System
1
GE
Arts and Humanities
3
SCC Local Area L3
GE
*Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning
3-4
SCC Local Area L2

+Prerequisite for CISP 350 & 360: CISP 301 with a grade of "C" or better


+Prerequisite for CISC 324: CISC 323 with a grade of "C" or better


*Choose one of the recommended courses under your STEM placements. (Check your eServices account.) Meet with a counselor for recommended Math options.

Second Year

Semester 3

17 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
Maj
CISP 310 +
Computer Architecture and Organization
4
ME
CISP 400 + / 401 +
Major Elective
4
ME
*Major Elective
3
GE
Natural Sciences
3
SCC Local Area L5
GE
Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
3
SCC Local Area L1B

+Prerequisite for CISP 310: CISP 301 and 360 with grades of "C" or better 


+Prerequisite for CISP 400 & 401: CISP 360 with a grade of "C" or better


*Major Elective - A minimum of 6 units from the following (choose 3 units this semester not already completed): CISC 351, CISC 355, (CISD 357 OR CISP 357), (CISD 358+ OR CISP 358+), (CISD 359+ OR CISP 359+), CISN 303^, CISP 401+, CISP 457+^, CISS 300, CISS 310, CISW 327, CISW 400+^, CISW 410+^

+Prerequisite for CISP 358, CISD 358, CISP 359 & CISD 359: CISP 357 or CISD 357 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for CISP 401: CISP 360 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for CISP 457: CISA 323 and CISC 310 with grades of "C" or better; and any one of the following: CISP 360, CISP 400, or CISP 401 with grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for CISW 400 & 410: CISP 301 and CISW 327 with grades of "C" or better

^CISN 303 is typically only offered during the spring semester.

^CISP 457 is typically only offered during the fall semester.

^CISW 400 is typically only offered during the fall semester.

^CISW 410 is typically only offered during the spring semester.

Semester 4

16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
Maj
CISP 430 +*
Data Structures
4
ME
CISP 440 + / 457 +
Major Elective
3
ME
**Major Elective
3
GE
Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
SCC Local Area L4
GE
Ethnic Studies
3
SCC Local Area L6

+Prerequisite for CISP 430: CISP 400 or 401 with a grade of "C" or better 

*CISP 430 is typically only offered during the spring semester.


+Prerequisite for CISP 440:  CISP 400 or 401 with a grade of "C" or better; MATH 372 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for CISP 457: CISA 323 and CISC 310 with grades of "C" or better; and any one of the following: CISP 360, CISP 400, or CISP 401 with grade of "C" or better   


**Major Elective - A minimum of 6 units from the following (choose 3 units this semester not already completed): CISC 351, CISC 355, (CISD 357 OR CISP 357), (CISD 358+ OR CISP 358+), (CISD 359+ OR CISP 359+), CISN 303+^, CISP 401, CISP 457+^, CISS 300, CISS 310, CISW 327, CISW 400+^, CISW 410+^

+Prerequisite for CISP 358, CISD 358, CISP 359 & CISD 359: CISP 357 or CISD 357 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for CISP 401: CISP 360 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for CISP 457: CISA 323 and CISC 310 with grades of "C" or better; and any one of the following: CISP 360, CISP 400, or CISP 401 with grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for CISW 400 & 410: CISP 301 and CISW 327 with grades of "C" or better

^CISN 303 is typically only offered during the spring semester.

^CISP 457 is typically only offered during the fall semester.

^CISW 400 is typically only offered during the fall semester.

^CISW 410 is typically only offered during the spring semester.

Legend

  • (H) - Honors
  • Elec - Elective
  • GE - General Education
  • Maj - Required Core
  • ME - Major Elective

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that what is listed in the SCC Program Paths are accurate.  The courses, the course sequencing, and the programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento City College at the discretion of the district and Sacramento City College. Further, Sacramento City College reserves the right to amend any course or program.

PLEASE SEE AN SCC COUNSELOR.

AA/AS Requirements

Associate Degrees require the following:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 ("C" average). A minimum of 12 units must be completed within the Los Rios Community College District.
  2. Completion of each required course with a grade of "C" or better for a major offered at Sacramento City College. 
  3. Completion of Sacramento City College\'s local AA/AS degree general education requirements – Area L1A and L1B; Area L2; Area L3; Area L4; Area L5; and Area L6; and Area L7A and L7B – with an overall 2.0 GPA. Students also have an option of completing the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) instead of the local general education pattern.

Students with Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) test scores should notify their Counselor to learn more about how test scores may be used for credit.

Exception: Students who possess a bachelor\'s (BA/BS) or higher degree from a college or university accredited through a regional accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) are deemed to have satisfied both the general education and graduation competency requirements for an AA/AS degree. Degrees from accredited institutions outside of the US will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Placement Information

Check your eServices account under “Academic Records” to determine your Math and English placements.

Department Notes

  • Students are encouraged to contact the CIS faculty for course sequence adjustments.
  • Department contact: Bryan Krofchok - KrofchB@scc.losrios.edu

Published March 26, 2026

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