Computer and Information Sciences
Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts
Computer and Information Sciences Option
The Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts, Computer and Information Sciences Option is designed to parallel the first two years of a baccalaureate computer science degree program. The studies include computer programming, introductory computer architecture, mathematics, and general education courses.
Upon completion of the Associate's degree and a baccalaureate program, students will be prepared for a variety of sophisticated positions in the computer field as an applications/systems programmer, programmer/analyst, or software developer.
Depending on a student's plans and available time, they can complete this program in two years of full-time study with day and evening classes or in three to five years of part-time evening study.
Curriculum Requirements
Communications
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Credits
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Mathematics and Sciences
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Credits
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ENG 140 English Composition I |
3 |
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Laboratory Science Electives |
8 |
ENG 141 |
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Required Mathematics Courses* |
13-14 |
English Composition II |
3 |
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21-22 |
COM 143 Speech |
3 |
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*Four of the five below: |
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9 |
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MAT 131 College Algebra |
3 |
Humanities |
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MAT 141 Precalculus |
3 |
HIS 101 Western Civilization I |
3 |
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MAT 151 Statistics |
3 |
HIS 102 Western Civilization II |
3 |
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MAT 201 Calculus I |
4 |
Foreign Language or Literature Electives |
6 |
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MAT 202 Calculus II |
4 |
Humanities Elective |
3 |
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6-8 |
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15 |
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Career Courses |
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Social Science |
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CSC 103 Introduction to Computing 3 |
3 |
ECO 188 Macroeconomics |
3 |
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CSC 110 Systems Analysis or CSC 120 Data Communications |
3 |
SOC 101 Foundations of Success |
1 |
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CSC 121 Programming I (C++) |
3 |
Social Science Elective |
3 |
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CSC 122 Programming II (C++) |
3 |
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7 |
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12 |
Recommended F/T Course Sequence
First Semester |
Credits |
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Third Semester |
Credits |
ENG 140 English Composition I |
3 |
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Laboratory Science Elective |
4 |
HIS 101 Western Civilization I |
3 |
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Foreign Language or Literature Elective |
3 |
COM 143 Speech |
3 |
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Humanities Elective |
3 |
CSC 103 Introduction to Computing |
3 |
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CSC 121 Programming I (C++) |
3 |
MAT Required Math Course* |
3 |
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MAT Required Mathematics Course* |
3-4 |
SOC 101 Foundations of Success |
1 |
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16-17 |
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16 |
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Second Semester |
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Fourth Semester |
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ENG 141 English Composition II |
3 |
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Laboratory Science Elective |
4 |
HIS 102 Western Civilization II |
3 |
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Foreign Language or Literature Elective |
3 |
CSC Data Communications or Systems Analysis |
3 |
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ECO 188 Macroeconomics |
3 |
MAT Required Mathematics Course* |
3 |
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CSC 122 Programming II (C++) |
3 |
Social Science Elective |
3 |
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MAT Required Mathematics Course* |
4 |
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15 |
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17 |
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Total Credits for Degree
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64-65
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