Computer Information Science, AA
The Associate of Arts degree can be completed in two years. The programming-focused degree will give you the skills you need to start at the workforce. From there you can continue to a four-year degree and beyond, or grow your skills on the jobs.
Degree Requirements
In addition to the requirements stated below, students must complete 34-35 hours of General Education, all requirements for a Associate of Arts degree, and any additional hours needed to reach the minimum 60 credit hours required for graduation. Some of the courses below may also fulfill general education or other degree requirements. Please see your advisor for more information
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses Inside Department | ||
| CM 111 | Introduction to Structured Programming | 4 |
| CM 231 | Computer Organization/Assembler Language | 3 |
| CM 245 | Contemporary Programming Methods | 3 |
| CM 261 | Networked Systems | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Data Structures & Algorithmic Analysis | ||
| Advanced Application Programming & Design | ||
| Introduction to Cybersecurity | ||
| Operating Systems | ||
| Web Development II | ||
| Modeling with VBA/Excel | ||
| Any CM elective | 3 | |
| Upper Division CM elective | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 22 | |
| Required Courses Outside Department | ||
| MA 140 | Statistics | 3 |
| MA 206 | Discrete Mathematics for Computing | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 28 | |