- PHY151 Physics I and PHY152 Physics II
(or)
- PHY211 University Physics I and PHY212 University Physics II
Associate in Arts Degree
Computer Science Concentration
Overview
Using hands-on projects and teamwork, Computer Science students learn to design, implement, and test programs in Java, C++, and assembly language. Students analyze and use various software development models and basic software engineering principles. Object-oriented programming methodology, systems software, and data structures are studied in depth. Students satisfy the general education requirements and MassTransfer with concentrated coursework in Calculus and Physics.
Students who place into developmental math and/or English should begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.
Computer Science Concentration Program Requirements
| First Semester | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ENL101 | 3 | ||
| MAT240 | 4 | ||
| CSC110 | M | 3 | |
Physics
|
4 | ||
| Behavioral & Social Science | 3 | ||
| Second Semester | Credits | ||
| ENL102 | 3 | ||
| MAT250 | 4 | ||
| CSC130 | M | 4 | |
Physics
(or)
|
4 | ||
| Third Semester | Credits | ||
| COM103 | 3 | ||
| CSC220 | M | 4 | |
| CSC120 | 4 | ||
| Humanities & Fine Arts | 3 | ||
| Behavioral & Social Science | 3 | ||
| Fourth Semester | Credits | ||
| CSC230 | M | 4 | |
| Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning | 3/4 | ||
| Humanities & Fine Arts | 3 | ||
| Behavioral & Social Science | 3 | ||
| Humanities & Fine Arts | 3 | ||
| Total Credits | 65/66 | ||
M Designates a Milestone course. A milestone course must be completed in the semester indicated to ensure that you remain on track to continue on in your program and graduate on time.
The Associate in Arts degree does not indicate a specialized degree in a concentration. Students who complete this concentration will satisfy the requirements of MassTransfer. For additional information pertaining to degree requirements, please refer to Degree Requirements.
Career Outlook
Most Computer Science students continue their education at a four-year school. Computer scientists design computers, software, and information technologies. Computer engineers also work with hardware and software, often in the process of building prototypes. By far the most numerous of computer professionals and system analysts solve computer problems and customize technology to satisfy the needs of an organization. Computer scientists, computer engineers, and systems analysts are among the fastest growing occupations.
This occupational profile is provided by O*NET.