Program Overview

Computer Science Associate in Science Degree for Transfer

Related Degrees & Certificates

• CA Certificate of Achievement
  • Cloud Computing | 15 units
  • Computer Science - C++ | 16 units
  • Computer Science - Java | 16 units
  • Computer Science - Swift | 16 units

Career Opportunities

Students completing this degree will be ready to transfer to a 4-yr institution to complete study in computer science. A basic knowledge of computer structure and programming adds to many jobs - both as a programmer, working with programmers and as a content expert developing programs for projects in that field.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

• Apply knowledge of math, science and computer science to identify, formulate, and solve computer science problems.
• Communicate effectively and work well in situations that require teamwork.
• Design and perform tests or experiments, analyze and interpret data, and prepare a report summarizing the results of the tests of experiments.
• Develop a design or system given a set of requirements and specifications
• Use techniques, skills, and modern engineering and computer tools necessary for engineering or computer science practice.

Program Overview

Completion of the AS-T in computer science prepares students for transfer to a 4-yr institution to complete their Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer science engineering. This degree can be completed in either C++ or JAVA programming languages. Students will need to determine which language is preferred by the transfer institution.

Requirements

AS-T Degree Requirements Major: Core and Selective Requirements

Complete Core Courses, 30 units

• CIS 242 | Computer Architecture and Assembly Language | 3 units
• CIS 250 | Introduction to Object Oriented Programming: C++ | 3 units
• OR
• CIS 284 | Introduction to Object Oriented Programming- Java | 3 units
• CIS 252 | Introduction to Data Structures - C++ | 3 units
• OR
• CIS 286 | Introduction to Data Structures - Java | 3 units
• CIS 262 | Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science | 3 units
• MATH 251 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus I | 5 units
• MATH 252 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus II | 5 units
• PHYS 250 | Physics with Calculus I | 4 units
• PHYS 260 | Physics with Calculus II | 4 units

Total Required Major Units: 30

General Education

• certified completion of one of the following:
  • California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth),
  • OR
  • Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC/CSU) pattern

Elective courses

If applicable, additional courses to meet the minimum 60 CSU transferable units requirement.