The Associate of Science degree in Computer Science offers two areas of emphasis: Computer Science and Information Technology. Both emphases require the completion of 60 credits. The program is designed for high school graduates who intend to make a career in the field of Computer Science and college graduates who want to obtain a sufficient level of computer experience.

The Computer Science emphasis is intended for college students majoring in mathematics or the sciences who wish to supplement their major in order to increase their employment opportunities after graduation.

The Information Technology emphasis is intended for high school graduates who wish to make a career in information technology and for business students or individuals working with computers who want a formal education in order to advance their careers.

Courses Required for Both Concentrations
CS 111 Introduction to Structured Programming
CS 112 Data Structures
CS 113 Discrete Structures
CS 215 Computer Systems Organization with Assembler

Required Core Courses for Both Concentrations
EN 110 Academic Writing
CA 101 Effective Communication
Eight Liberal Arts electives/General electives

Required Courses for Computer Science Concentration
CS 241 Advanced Programming Concepts Using “C”
CS 242 Introduction to Graphics Using Java
One Computer Science and Information Technology elective

Required Supporting Courses for Computer Science Concentration
MA 151 Introductory Calculus
MA 152 Mathematical Analysis I
MA 261 Linear Algebra

Required Courses for Information Technology Concentration
CS 232 Human Computer Interaction
CS 233 Visual Basic
One Computer Science and Information Technology elective

Required Supporting Courses for Information Technology Concentration
MA 109 Mathematics for Decision Making
MA 110 Calculus for Decision Making
BU 103 Business: Its Nature and Environment
or
BU 201 Organization Management

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