May 12, 2024  
2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook (Addendum 12/1/2023) 
    
2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook (Addendum 12/1/2023) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Science, Computer Science Track, AA&S-881-07


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Science, AA&S


Purpose: The Science program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree in a pre-professional or scientific program. It is appropriate for students who plan to major in one of the biological or physical sciences, pharmacy, agriculture, forestry, science education, pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, nursing, or one of the many allied health professions. 

Admission Requirements: All students will be required to demonstrate college readiness through transcript review or informed self-placement. Based on this review students may request or be required to enroll in prerequisite or corequisite math and/or English courses. 

Science Curriculum Degree Requirements:


Student Development (1cr)


History (3cr)


  • Any HIS course from approved Transfer Elective List or any History Passport Course

Humanities (6cr)


  • PHI 100 , or PHI 111 , or PHI 220  and
  • Any course from ART, ENG (Literature), HUM, MUS, PHI, REL, or Foreign Language (Recommend Approved Passport Course)

Social Sciences (3cr)


  • Any course from ECO, GEO, HIS, PLS, PSY, or SOC from approved Transfer Elective List or any Social Science Passport Course

Minimum Core Credits: 20


Computer Science Track Requirements


Science Elective (4 cr)


Transfer Electives (12 Cr)


Minimum Track Credits - 41


Total Credits: 61


1 Students graduating from this program must demonstrate proficiency in specific computer competencies by passing ITE 152  (transfer elective), BUS 226 , or an equivalent competency test. Students are encouraged not to wait until the final semester to complete this requirement. 

2Independent study and presentation is to be completed in collaboration with a CSC 208  200-level science/math course or the specific course determined by each science track, if listed.

3Not an approved Passport Course

Suggested Scheduling:


First Year


Second Year


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