Associate of Science in Computer and Information Science
Program Overview
Associate Computer Science Program in AL – Faulkner University
Faulkner University offers an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree program in Computer and Information Science. This program is designed to provide students with a well-rounded education in computer science, emphasizing Christian values.
About the Curriculum
The program requires 63 credit hours for graduation. Students are introduced to the foundations of computer information science by highly qualified professors. The curriculum includes:
Core Curriculum (42 hours)
- Christian Literacy: 12 hours
- Biblical Worldview I: 3 hours
- Biblical Worldview II: 3 hours
- Understanding Biblical Literature: 3 hours
- Christian Ethics: 3 hours
- Cultural Heritage Literacy: 9 hours
- Western Tradition I: 3 hours
- Western Tradition II: 3 hours
- American Cultural Heritage: 3 hours
- Mathematical and Scientific Literacy: 6 hours
- Mathematics (choose MH 1340 or MH 1338): 3 hours
- Natural or Physical Science: 3 hours
- Information and Communication Literacy: 9 hours
- English Composition I: 3 hours
- English Composition II: 3 hours
- Survey of English Literature I, or Survey of American Literature I, or Survey of American Literature II: 3 hours
- Personal and Social Literacy: 6 hours
- Lifetime Fitness: 3 hours
- Computers, Ethics, and Society: 3 hours
- Professional Literacy: 18 hours
- Introduction to Computer and Information Science: 3 hours
- Computer Programming I: 3 hours
- Computer Programming 2: 3 hours
- Introduction to Database Concepts: 3 hours
- Introduction to Requirements Analysis and Software Design: 3 hours
- Introduction to Visual Programming: 3 hours
- General Electives: 3 hours
Online Learning at Faulkner University
Faulkner University offers an online associate program in Computer and Information Science, providing flexibility for students who want to start their college career. Materials and lectures are delivered electronically, allowing students to maintain family obligations and work schedules.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program can work in various environments, including businesses, institutions, organizations, and nonprofits. Potential job titles include:
- Junior software developer
- Computer support specialist
- Computer programmer
- Web developer
Admission Requirements
Prospective students must be a qualified high school graduate who has completed a high school curriculum and received a regular high school diploma, or has a General Education Development (GED) Certificate. Applicants out of high school for more than five years are not required to provide ACT or SAT scores. If out of high school for less than five years, a minimum ACT score of 18 or SAT score of 1290 is required for admission.
Tuition
2025 - 2026 Financial Information
- TUITION
- Adult – Montgomery Campus: $335 per semester hour
- Adult/AA – Birmingham Extension Center: $335 per semester hour
- Adult/AA – Huntsville Extension Center: $335 per semester hour
- Adult/AA – Mobile Extension Center: $335 per semester hour
- Military Qualified Students (60 hours or less): $250 per semester hour
- FEES
- General Fee: $350 per semester ($250 if 11 hours or less)
- Online Course Fee: $75 per semester hour
- Applicable Course Fees: see full tuition and fee schedule
Program Outline
Careers:
- Junior software developer
- Computer support specialist
- Computer programmer
- Web developer
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
Tuition:
- Adult – Montgomery Campus: $325 per semester hour
- Adult/AA – Birmingham Extension Center: $325 per semester hour
- Adult/AA – Huntsville Extension Center: $325 per semester hour
- Adult/AA – Mobile Extension Center: $325 per semester hour
- Military Qualified Students (60 hours or less): $250 per semester hour
Fees:
- General Fee: $350 per semester ($250 if 11 hours or less)
- Online Course Fee: $75 per semester hour
- Applicable Course Fees: see full tuition and fee schedule