Computer Science Pre-Major (A1010T)

Computer Science is a rapidly developing field; curriculum requirements change frequently and vary among the programs and tracks at different universities.  In choosing courses to meet both general education core requirements and other required hours, students should seek advice based on the program and track into which they wish to transfer.  The student's academic advisor is the best source of information concerning these differences.

Associate in Arts Degree with a Premajor in Computer Science

Program of Study (65 SHC)

Curriculum Code: A1010T

Academic Skills (1 Semester Hour Credit)

General Education Core (46 Semester Hours Credit)
The general education core includes study in the areas of humanities and fine arts, social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences and mathematics, and English composition. Within the core, the college includes opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and the basic use of computers.

English Composition (6 SHC)

Humanities/Fine Arts (12 SHC)
Select four courses from at least three discipline areas. One course must be a literature course.  Only one COM course can be used to meet the humanities/fine arts requirement.

Social/Behavioral Sciences (12 SHC)
Select four courses from at least three discipline areas. One course must be a history course.

Natural Sciences (8 SHC)
The following two courses are required: 

  • PHY 251*, 252*MAT 271 is a prerequisite and MAT 272 a corequisite

Mathematics (8 SHC)
The following two courses are required:  

Other Required Hours (18 Semester Hours Credit)   

Total Semester Hours (65 Semester Hours Credit)

July 2006