Computer Science, AA

This program of study prepares students for the B.S. degree program in computer science. Bachelor of Science graduates begin careers as computer programmers, systems analysts, programmer analysts, software engineers, systems programmers, computer system engineers and related positions.

Program Requirements

The following advisement plan is a recommended course of study. An academic advisor may alter course sequence to meet individual student needs. In addition, an academic advisor may recommend additional or different courses depending upon student career plans and/or requirements of the college or university to which the student plans to transfer.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

PSY 2553 - Psychology of Personal Adjustment Semester Credit Hours: 3
ENG 1113 - English Composition I Semester Credit Hours: 3
CSC 2134 - Programming I with C++ Semester Credit Hours: 4
MAT 1613 - Calculus I Semester Credit Hours: 3
Students unprepared for Calculus I should take MAT 1313 College Algebra and/or MAT 1323 Trigonometry (determined by Math ACT Subscore).
Science Electives Semester Credit Hours: 4

(See Notes)

Total Hours: 17

Spring Semester

ENG 1123 - English Composition II Semester Credit Hours: 3
MAT 1623 - Calculus II Semester Credit Hours: 3
CSC 2144 - Programming II with “C++” Semester Credit Hours: 4
Science Elective Semester Credit Hours: 4

(See Notes)

Total Hours: 14

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

MAT 2613 - Calculus III Semester Credit Hours: 3
CSC 1613 - Computer Programming I Semester Credit Hours: 3
IST 1153 - Web and Programming Concepts Semester Credit Hours: 3
HIS 1113 - Western Civilization I Semester Credit Hours: 3
or
HIS 2213 - American History I Semester Credit Hours: 3
Science Elective Semester Credit Hours: 3

(See Notes)

Total Hours: 15

Spring Semester

ENG 2413 - Survey of World Literature Semester Credit Hours: 3
HIS 1113 - Western Civilization I Semester Credit Hours: 3
or
HIS 2213 - American History I Semester Credit Hours: 3
ART 1113 - Art Appreciation Semester Credit Hours: 3
or
MUS 1113 - Music Appreciation Semester Credit Hours: 3
Social Science Elective Semester Credit Hours: 3

(See Notes)

Technical Elective Semester Credit Hours: 3

(See Notes)

Total Hours: 15

Note(s):

Science Electives (4 needed for BS degree - See MSU note):
BIO 1114 Principles of Biology I
BIO 1124 Principles of Biology II
CHE 1214 General Chemistry I
CHE 1224 General Chemistry II
PHY 2414 General Physics I
PHY 2424 General Physics II

MSU: CHE 1214 General Chemistry I plus 2 from this list:

BIO 1134 General Biology I
BIO 1144 General Biology II
CHE 1224 General Chemistry II
PHY 2515 General Physics IA
PHY 2525 General Physics IIA

Social Science Electives:

PSY 1513 General Psychology
SOC 2113 Sociology
PSC 1113 American National Government
ECO 2113 Economics I

Technical Electives:

IST 1413 Client-Side Programming
IST 2433 Server-Side Programming
IST 1423 WEb Design Applications
ART 1513 Computer Art
IST 1134 Fundamentals of Data Communications
CSC 1123 Computer Applications