Programming
This AAS degree pathway is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in computer programming. This pathway contains many courses that transfer to a Bachelor’s degree in programming/Computer Science. See a CIS program adviser for more information about what transfers, it could be a combination of computer information systems as well as computer science courses.
Requirements
Students are strongly advised to meet with the program director before starting this degree pathway.
Required Courses
| CIS 118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| CIS 223 | Linux | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
CNG 201 Linux Configuration may substitute for CIS 223 Linux. CIS 128 may be applied as an elective for this award. Westminster students may substitute CIS 128 for CIS 223 by obtaining a signed course substitution form. Please see program director for details.
Additional Requirements
Complete the 11 credits below:
| CIS 145 | Complete PC Database: ACCESS | 3 |
| CSC 160 | Computer Science I: (C++) | 4 |
| CSC 161 | Computer Science II | 4 |
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| Select 18 credits from the following | |
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| MAT 201 | Calculus I | 5 |
| MAT 202 | Calculus II | 5 |
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| Any CSC prefix courses | |
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| Select 9 credits from the following | |
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| Any CIS, CNG, CSC, CWB or MAT 203 or higher | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 38 |
Required General Education Courses
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
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| ENG 131 | Technical Writing I | 3 |
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| MAT 121 | College Algebra | 4 |
| Arts and Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Natural and Physical Sciences Elective | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Total Credit Hours: 60