Computer Science, Associate in Science
Program Description
The program outlined here will prepare students for transfer to a four-year college to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and provide a solid base of knowledge for a career in the Computer Science field. The curriculum follows closely program requirements of prominent four-year higher education institutions in New Jersey and is designed to address the preparation of our students for a future in Computer Science.
Transfer Information
Students pursuing the Computer Science degree can transfer into a Computer Science major. Many colleges offer opportunities for transfer both in and out of state. Students are encouraged to work closely with OCC faculty and Advising Transfer Services. Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution in NJ can explore the “Transfer Programs” feature on NJ Transfer www.njtransfer.org.
Career Information
The Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science Degrees are designed to provide students with the coursework needed to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a bachelor’s degree. The curriculum provides students the knowledge and skills needed to pursue various career pathways, while providing a credential beyond the high school degree. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with OCC faculty and Career Services as they begin to explore career options. OCC students can also utilize Focus2 Career, a resource provided by OCC, to explore degree programs and corresponding careers. To get started, log in through Ocean Connect.
Students are encouraged to keep track of degree requirements by using the “My Progress” screen on Student Planning. Student Planning can be accessed via logging into Ocean Connect.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communications | ||
| ENGL 151 | English I | 3 |
| ENGL 152 | English II | 3 |
| Humanities | ||
| Humanities Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Social Sciences | ||
| Social Science Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Humanities or Social Science | ||
| Humanities or Social Science Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Mathematics-Science-Technology | ||
| CSIT 165 | Programming I | 4 |
| Mathematics Gen. Ed. Requirement | 4 | |
| Lab Science Gen. Ed. Requirement | 4 | |
| Additional General Education Credit | ||
| Any Course from the Gen. Ed. Course List | 3-4 | |
| Program Requirement | ||
| Any STSC - Student Success Seminar course 1 | ||
| Department Concentration | ||
| To satisfy the department concentration, students must earn 12 credits from the academic area of Computer Studies. The course prefix for the Computer Studies concentration is CSIT. 2 | 12 | |
| CSIT or MATH electives 3 | 6 | |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Electives to meet 60 credits | 9-10 | |
- 1
A variety of STSC -Student Success Seminar courses are available. Please speak to your academic advisor for assistance when selecting.
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CSIT Electives can be chosen from all CSIT courses with the exception of CSIT 110, CSIT 123, CSIT 126, CSIT 131, CSIT 133, and CSIT 160
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Choose either a MATH or CSIT elective depending on your transfer pathway. MATH electives can be chosen from MATH 270, MATH 275, or MATH 267. CSIT electives can be chosen from all CSIT courses with the exception of CSIT 110, CSIT 123, CSIT 126, CSIT 131, CSIT 133 and CSIT 160.