Computer Information Science Transfer Pathway (AA)

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The Computer Information Science transfer pathway offers a broad and flexible curriculum that emphasizes core computer science programming languages. This program provides preparation for continued studies toward a Bachelor’s of Science degree at an accredited institution for those students interested in professional work in business, industry, or government. Students should work with their advisor to outline the specific coursework for transfer.

Pathway Code: CISC

General Education Requirements (39 hours)

Basic Skills (12 hours)

Computer Literacy (3 hours)

CIS1715 - Introduction to Computer Science 3 hour(s)

Humanities (9 hours)

Complete courses from 3 Different Departments (ART, FOL, HIS, HUM, LIT, MIN, MUS, PHO, REL, THE) - Studio and Performance courses cannot be included.

For a list of course options click this link Humanities Elective(s) .

Humanities Elective - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________
Humanities Elective - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________
Humanities Elective - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________

Social Sciences (9 hours)

Complete courses from 3 Different Departments ANT, ECO, GEG, POL, PSY, SOC

For a list of course options click this link Social Science Elective(s) .

Social Science Elective - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________
Social Science Elective - 3 hour(s)_______________________________________
Social Science Elective - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________

Laboratory Sciences (5 hours)

Complete one 5 credit Lab Science from Lab Science Elective(s) .

Lab Science Elective 5 hour(s) ______________________________

Health & Physical Education (1 hour)

Complete one course from Health & Physical Education Elective(s) .

Health & Physical Education Elective 1 hour(s) ____________________________

Pathway Electives (23 hours)*

The Associate of Arts degree requires a minimum of 23 hours of Pathway electives. Students should work with their advisor and transfer institution to determine the most appropriate courses to complete within this block.

MTH4423 - Elementary Statistics 3 hour(s)
MTH4432 - Calculus for Business and Economics 3 hour(s)
CIS1858 - Visual Basic Programming 3 hour(s)
CIS1862 - C++ Programming 3 hour(s)
CIS1864 - C# Programming 3 hour(s)
CIS1865 - ASP.NET Programming 3 hour(s)
CIS1868 - Java Programming 3 hour(s)
CIS1870 - Advanced Java Programming 3 hour(s)
CIS1872 - Python Programming 3 hour(s)
CIS1876 - C Programming 3 hour(s)
CIS1895 - Introduction to Oracle 3 hour(s)
CIS1896 - Oracle Database: PL/SQL Programming 3 hour(s)
CIS1902 - Introduction to SQL 3 hour(s)

Minimum Hours for a Degree 62*

*A minimum of 62 hours is required to earn a Cowley Degree, however additional credit hours may be outlined on the transfer pathway to meet the program requirements for a transfer institution.

Depending on skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program courses.