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. Students can also utilize Career Coach, a resource provided by OCC, to explore degree programs and corresponding careers https://ocean.emsicc.com/.
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
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 151 | English I | 3 |
| MATH 265 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CSIT 165 | Programming I | 4 |
| Humanities Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Any STSC - Student Success Seminar course 1 | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 152 | English II | 3 |
| MATH 266 | Calculus II | 4 |
| CSIT 166 | Programming II | 4 |
| CSIT 176 | Computer Organization & Architecture | 3 |
| Humanities or Social Science Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| CSIT 265 | Data Structures and Analysis | 4 |
| MATH 267 | Calculus III or Discrete Mathematics or Linear Algebra | 3 |
| BIOL 161 | General Biology I or General Chemistry I or General Physics I | 4 |
| Social Sciences Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| BIOL 162 | General Biology II or General Chemistry II or General Physics II | 4 |
| CSIT Elective 2 | 6 | |
| MATH or CSIT Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
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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.