Computer Science, Associate in Science
College(s):
Richard J. Daley Harold Washington Kennedy-King Malcolm X Olive-Harvey Harry S Truman Wilbur WrightProgram Code: 0211
Sample Transfer Pathway
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Computer Science. This does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn an Associate in Science (AS) degree. One course will satisfy the Human Diversity (HD) requirement, and is labeled with an (HD) in the sequence below. Following this pathway will help you get your associate degree, which will increase your chances of transfer to bachelor’s-level programs of study. Choose Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) courses to fulfill general education requirements whenever possible. Visit www.itransfer.org and speak with your college advisor to learn more about IAI.
Semester-by-Semester Example Program Plan for Full-Time Students
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| CIS 103 | Fundamentals of Programming | 3 |
| MATH 146 | Discrete Mathematics 1,3 | 4 |
| Humanities course 1 | 3 | |
| Physical Sciences course | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGLISH 102 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences course 1 | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences course | 3 | |
| MATH 207 | Calculus & Analytic Geometry I (or any Mathematics course) | 4-5 |
| CIS 142 or CIS 144 | C++ Object Oriented Programming I or Java Object Oriented Programming I | 3 |
| Hours | 16-17 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| SPEECH 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication 1 | 3 |
| CIS 114 | Mobile Application Development | 3 |
| CIS 242 or CIS 244 | C++ Object Oriented Programming II or Java Object Oriented Programming II | 3 |
| MATH 208 or CIS 245 | Calculus & Analytic Geometry II (or other Math) or Principles of Software Development | 3-5 |
| Elective course 4 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15-17 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Life Sciences course 1 | 4 | |
| Physical Sciences or Life Sciences course 1 | 3 | |
| Fine Arts course 1 | 3 | |
| MATH 209 or MATH 125 | Calculus & Analytic Geometry III or Introductory Statistics | 4-5 |
| Hours | 14-15 | |
| Total Hours | 61-65 | |
- 1
General Education Requirement
- 2
Pathway Elective
- 3
ALEKS-based placement or prerequisite: MATH 140 College Algebra
- 4
60 credit hours are required to complete an Associate in Science degree. Depending on math choices, students may need to complete an additional elective course to earn a minimum of 60 credit hours.
Recommended electives may vary by transfer institution. Choose your courses with your College Advisor.
Institution-specific transfer guides and agreements can be found on CCC's transfer site.