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Associate of Science Degree

The Computer Information Systems program offers 4 computer science programming courses, that coupled with the core curriculum, complete an Associate of Science degree.  This A.S degree is transferable to most baccalaureate Computer Science programs in Texas. For absolute certainty for transfer of credits, contact computer technology department or the receiving institute. 

Requirements

First Semester

ENGL 1301Composition I CORE

3
MATH 2413Calculus I CORE

4
COSC 1436Programming Fundamentals I CORE

4
GOVT 2305Federal Government CORE

3
Total Credit Hours:14

MATH 2413: Mathematics-Core. May require additional Math prerequisites

MATH 2413, COSC 1436: courses from the Computer Science Field of Study

ENGL 1301: Communications-Core

COSC 1436: Component Area Option-Core

GOVT 2305: Government/Political Science-Core

Second Semester

ENGL 1302Composition II CORE

3
MATH 2414Calculus II

4
COSC 1437Programming Fundamentals II

4
HIST 1301United States History I CORE

3
Total Credit Hours:14

MATH 2414, COSC 1437: Denotes courses from the Computer Science Field of Study

ENGL 1302: Communications-Core

HIST 1301: American History-Core

Summer I

ARTS X3XXCreative Arts CORE

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Summer II

GOVT 2306Texas Government CORE

3
Total Credit Hours:3

GOVT 2306: Government/Political Science-Core

Third Semester

COSC 2436Programming Fundamentals III

4
ENGL X3XXLanguage, Philosophy and Culture - CORE

3
PHYS 2325University Physics I CORE

3
Elective Social/Behavioral Science CORE

3
Total Credit Hours:13

COSC 2436, PHYS 2325: courses from the Computer Science Field of Study

PHYS 2325: Life & Physical Sciences-Core. May require dual enrollment in PHYS 2125

Fourth Semester

COSC 2425Computer Organization

4
XXXX X3XXComponent Area Option CORE

3
HIST 1302United States History II CORE

3
PHYS 2326University Physics II CORE

3
Total Credit Hours:13

HIST 1302: American History-Core

PHYS 2326: Life & Physical Sciences-Core. May require dual enrollment in PHYS 2126. A grade of "C" or better in prerequisites PHYS 2325, PHYS 2125 (if needed), and MATH 2414

COSC 2425, PHYS 2326:  courses from the Computer Science Field of Study

Total Credit Hours: 60