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ASNSM in Computer Science

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Have you attended college before? If so, you may be able to transfer credits earned at other regionally accredited colleges or universities. The College also offers a variety of other ways to earn credit - all designed around the needs of adult learners, like you.




The Associate in Science in Natural Sciences and Mathematics (ASNSM) degree in Computer Science emphasizes general education and is designed to provide a basis for transfer into the Bachelor of Arts degree program in Computer Science. This 60-credit program is designed for students who desire a strong liberal arts program combined with a solid foundation in computer science and can be completed entirely online.

ASNSM in Computer Science Credit Distribution

Subject/Category Credits
I. General Education Requirements 30
A. English Composition 6
B. Humanities 6
C. Social Sciences 6
D. Natural Sciences and Mathematics 6
  • Calculus I
  • Calculus II
E. General Education Electives 6
II. Area of Study: Computer Science 21
A. Introductory Course (required) 3
  • Introduction to Computer Science
B. Theory (required) 9
Select three of the following:
  • Assembly Language Programming (3)
  • Data Structures (3)
  • Discrete Math (3)
  • Linear Algebra (3)
C. Computer Science Electives 9
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Simulation
  • Comparative Programming Languages
  • Computer Architecture
  • Computer Graphics (Required to be taught from a Computer Science department)
  • Computer Statistical Techniques
  • Problem Analysis & Solution
  • Programming Languages
  • Unix
  • Database Management
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Systems Programming
III. Free Electives 9
Total 60

Note 1: Courses listed in Section II C are a guide. Other courses may be appropriate. Students should check with an Advisor to determine whether alternative courses are appropriate.

Note 2: Most courses in data processing are not considered to be in the liberal arts Computer Science category. Students should check with an Advisor to determine if course can be approved as liberal arts Computer Science before registering for course.

 



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