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2023-2024 Catalog 
  
2023-2024 Catalog

Computer Science, AS


Award: Associate of Science

Degree Code: ASCC

Number of Credits: 60

Program Description

This program option prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution for continued study in computer science. Computer scientists apply techniques to work with industry, the government and academia to solve computational challenges. Students with bachelor’s degrees in computer science continue their education in graduate school or enter the work force.

The computer literacy requirement will be met throughout the course work in the degree program.

Transfer Information

Cecil College has the following transfer agreements:  https://www.cecil.edu/student-resources/advising-transfer/transfer-agreements.  Additionally, transfer information is available at the ARTSYS website (The Articulation System of Maryland). Contact your advisor for detailed information.

Career Opportunities


Animator, computer aided designer, computer programmer, database analyst, software engineer, software developer, and systems analyst.

Required Courses


General Education Requirement Electives - Select 17 Credits


Please see Academic Advisor for elective selection.

  • ARTS/HUM - Arts and Humanities Electives (H) - 3 Credits 1
  • SCI - BIO, ENV, CHM, PSC OR PHY (S/SL) - 8 Credits  ​*
  • SOC SCI - Social Science Electives (SS) - 6 Credits 2

* - Transfers to BS program requires 2 semesters of the same science discipline, BA programs allow sciences to be in same or different disciplines

Program Requirement Electives - 2 credits


  • PHE or CSC Electives - 2 credits

Recommended Sequence


The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program as a full-time student. Developmental and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Students should consult their degree audit at MyCecil or an academic advisor for individual degree planning.

Fall I (14 Credits)


Spring I (14 Credits)


Fall II (13 Credits)


Spring II (16 Credits)


Program Learning Outcomes


Upon successful completion of this program, students will meet the General Education Student Learning Outcomes and be able to: 

  • Analyze a problem; then identify and describe the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
  • Create or evaluate computer-based systems or processes as a solution for desired results or outcomes.
  • Apply algorithmic principles and computer science theory in modeling problems and processes in the physical world.
  • Communicate and function effectively on teams working towards a common goal. Understand legal and ethical issues associated with computing.

Note


1 Selection may not include EGL designation.

2 Courses must be from two different disciplines.