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Data Science A.S. Degree - Cal-GETC 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:
60-61

First Year

Semester 1

14-15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
Maj
CISP 301
Algorithm Design and Implementation
4
Maj
CISD 357 / CISP 357
Introduction to Data Science
4
Elec
INDIS 313 *
Freshman Seminar
3
GE
ENGL C1000 ** / ENGWR 488 H / ESLW 340
Academic Reading and Writing
3-4
Cal-GETC Area 1A

*INDIS 313 - Freshman Seminar is specifically designed for First Time in College students. This course is an advised required elective. If you\'re not a First Time in College student, this course can be any elective course numbered 100-499.


**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

14 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
Maj
CISP 350 *+
Database Programming
3
Maj
CISD 358 + / CISP 358 +
Data Analysis
4
GE
STAT C1000 ** / C1000H **
Introduction to Statistics
4
Cal-GETC Area 2
GE
Chritical Thinking and Composition
3
Cal-GETC Area 1B

*Students may complete CISP 350 OR CISA 323 (first 8-week term) and 324 (second 8-week term)

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


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


**If you don\'t place directly in STAT C1000 (check your eServices account), you will need to take STAT 10/STAT C1000 combo course.

Second Year

Semester 3

16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
Maj
CISD 359 + / CISP 359 +
Data Modeling and Machine Learning
4
GE
Humanities
3
Cal-GETC Area 3B
GE
Physical Science
3
Cal-GETC Area 5A
GE
Social and Behavioral Sciences
3
Cal-GETC Area 4
GE
Oral Communication
3
Cal-GETC Area 1C

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

Semester 4

16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
GE
*Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
Cal-GETC Area 4
GE
Ethnic Studies
3
Cal-GETC Area 6
GE
Biological Science
3
Cal-GETC Area 5B
GE
**Associate Lab Component
1
Cal-GETC Area 5C
GE
Arts
3
Cal-GETC Area 3A
Elec
***Elective
3

*Cal-GETC Area 4 requires 2 courses from different disciplines. Select a course from Cal-GETC Area 4 from a different discipline than the previously completed Cal-GETC Area 4 course.


**Cal-GETC Area 5C will not be required if a laboratory activity is included in 5A or 5B.


***Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.

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 the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). Areas 1 through 6 must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

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: Meili Xu XuM@scc.losrios.edu

Published October 01, 2025

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