A.A.S Degree: Information Systems Technology/Computer Science Specialization
Award: Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree
Major: College/University Transfer—Specialization: Computer Science
Possible occupations for graduates are software development, network analysis, software security, database design, etc.
The A.A.& S. degree program with a major in College/University Transfer and a Computer Science specialization is designed for students who wish to pursue a four year degree in Computer Science and a career in a field such as one of those above.
The specialization in Computer Science prepares students with core knowledge and skills needed for entry into baccalaureate schools of education. Students should be knowledgeable about the specific requirements of the four year school to which they wish to transfer so that they may make appropriate course choices.
| First Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course no. | Course | Credits |
| ENG 111 | College Composition I | 3 |
| HIS 101 | History of Western Civilization I | 3 |
| Or | ||
| HIS 111 | History of World Civilization I | (3) |
| Or | ||
| HIS 121 | United States History I | (3) |
| HLT/PED | Health or Physical Educationa | 1 |
| SDV | Student Development | 1 |
| CSC 200 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| MTH | Mathematics Ib | 3 |
| 14 | ||
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 112 | College Composition II | 3 |
| HIS 102 | History of Western Civilization II | 3 |
| Or | ||
| HIS 112 | History of World Civilization II | (3) |
| Or | ||
| HIS 122 | United States History II | (3) |
| HLT/PED | Health or Physical Education | 1 |
| CSC 205 | Computer Organization | 3 |
| SPD 110 | Introduction to Speech Communications | 3 |
| Mathematics IIb | 3 | |
| 16 | ||
| Third Semester | ||
| ENG 241 | Survey of American Literature I | 3 |
| or | ||
| ENG 243 | Survey of English Literature I | (3) |
| or | ||
| Other Literature Course | (3) | |
| Social Science Electivec | 3 | |
| CSC 201 | Computer Science Id | 4 |
| Science with Laboratory3 | 4 | |
| Approved electives | 3 | |
| 17 | ||
| ENG 242 | Survey of American Literature II | 3 |
| Or | ||
| ENG 244 | Survey of English Literature II | (3) |
| Or | ||
| Other Literature Course | (3) | |
| CSC 202 | Computer Science II | 4 |
| Science with Laboratory | 4 | |
| Approved electivesfgh | 5 | |
| 16 | ||
| Total Credits required | 63 | |
| Total credits required | 66-67 | |
aTotal of two HLT/PED credits required in the program (excluding HLT 143-144)
bAny of the following math sequences are recommended: MTH 163-164, 166-173, 173-174
cMinimum of three credits required in Social Science electives (economics, geography, political science, psychology, or sociology courses)
dCross-listed as ITP 120, Java Programming I
eAny two of BIO 101-102, CHM 101-102, CHM 111-112, PHY 201-202, GOL 105-110
fWith the combination of CS 201, 202, & 205, JMU will give credit for Java II (ITP 220) , however ITP 220 is recommended. Other CS electives: ITP 132/CSC 210 (C++)
g MTH 286 or 287 required for CS GAA at JMU
hOther recommended electives: MTH 157, 173, 174 – all will be required of CS majors by JMU before JMU graduation.