The Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Computer Science prepares students for work in a variety of related areas. In particular, students are prepared for transfer to a college or university where they can specialize in such disciplines as computer science and computer software engineering. The coursework for a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science is similar at most colleges and universities. However, the student is advised to consult an academic advisor when deciding upon which university to attend and which course of study to pursue.
Career Options
Software engineers and computer scientists currently occupy more than two-thirds of all technical and a large percentage of managerial positions in industry.
| AS Core Curriculum |
45 credit hours |
| Additional Graduation Requirement |
3 credit hours |
| Recommended Electives |
12 credit hours |
| COSC 1436 | Programming Fundamentals I - C++ |
| COSC 1437 | Programming Fundamentals II - C++ |
| COSC 2336 | Programming Fundamentals III - C+++ |
| COSC 1337 | Programming Fundamentals II - Java |
| COSC 2436 | Programming Fundamentals III - Java |
| COSC 2325 | Computer Organization and Machine Language |
| MATH 2305 | Discrete Mathematics 1 |
| MATH 2413 | Calculus I 1 |
| MATH 2414 | Calculus II 1 |
1 Recommended course for additional mathematics requirements
| Field of Study |
30 credit hours |
Field of Study (FOS) curriculum is a set of courses that will satisfy the lower division requirements for a bachelor’s degree in a specific academic area at a general academic teaching institution. If a student successfully completes the field of study curriculum, that block of courses may be transferred to a general academic teaching institution. The FOS must be substituted for that institution’s lower division requirements within the degree program for the field of study into which the student transfers.
The student shall receive full academic credit toward the degree program for the FOS block of courses transferred.
Within the FOS there are courses listed which will satisfy requirements for both the AS Core Curriculum and the FOS. There are two tracks offered in the FOS (C++ Track and Java Track). Both tracks cover the same fundamental theory and material but use different languages.
| Core Courses | |
| COSC 1436 | Programming Fundamentals I - C++ 1 |
| COSC 2325 | Computer Organization and Machine Language 2 |
| MATH 2413 | Calculus I 3 |
| MATH 2414 | Calculus II 3 |
| PHYS 2425 | University Physics I 3 |
| PHYS 2426 | University Physics II 3 |
| C++ Track Content Courses | |
| COSC 1437 | Programming Fundamentals II - C++ 1 |
| COSC 2336 | Programming Fundamentals III - C++ 1 |
| Java Track Content Courses | |
| COSC 1337 | Programming Fundamentals II - Java 1 |
| COSC 2436 | Programming Fundamentals III - Java 1 |
1. COSC 1436 and COSC 1337/1437 are preparatory and sequential in nature; however, not all courses are required for the Computer Science major at all universities but may apply to general degree requirements.
a) COSC 1436 is not part of the Computer Science major requirements at the
University of Texas at Austin, the University of Texas at Arlington, The
University of Texas at Dallas, and Texas A&M University.
b) COSC 1337 and COSC 1437 are not part of the Computer Science major
requirements at the University of Texas at Austin. Preparatory courses such
as COSC 1436 and COSC 1337/1437 will assist students who need
additional background but do not apply toward the computer science major
requirements.
2. COSC 2325/2425 is not part of the Computer Science major requirements at the University of Texas at Austin, University of Texas at Dallas, or Texas A&M University but may be applied to general degree requirements.
3. It is recommended that students complete the math sequence, physics sequence, and computer science sequence at the same institution to reduce the likelihood of potential gaps in the curriculum.
Note: The second digit in a course number indicates the number of credit hours
for that course.
