Academic Programs

Computer Science

Award: Associate of Science
Number of credits required: 62
Locations: Leonardtown Campus (LEON)
Offered: Days And Evenings
Contact: J. Tjiputra, Chair

Description:

This program provides a solid theoretical and mathematics foundation for those students planning to transfer to four-year institutions to earn bachelor's degrees in computer science. Students develop analytical and problem-solving skills as applied to technical systems and gain experience in programming and the development of data structures.Graduates who complete the bachelor's degree will be prepared for careers in computer science/computer engineering in government, business and industry or for advanced study. Students are advised to consult an advisor regarding their transfer plans during their first semester at CSM. Those students intending to transfer to St. Mary's College of Maryland are encouraged to apply for dual admission to that institution. The maximum number of credits accepted in transfer from other institutions to this program is 46.

Required courses:

Take COM-1250 ENG-1010 ENG-1020 ITS-1015 ITS-2591 ITS-2592 ITS-2740 ITS-2750 MTH-1200 MTH-1210 MTH-2500

Social/behavior sci:

Take 6 credits from General Education Courses listing (two courses from two different disciplines).

Arts/Humanities:

Take 3 credits General Education Courses listing except subject ENG

Bio/Physical Sci.:

Take 7 credits from General Education Courses listing.At least one lab course must be taken.Lab credit identified in Group 1. Course may also appear in Group 2, but credit only counted once.

Math elective:

Take 4 credits; from MTH-2200 MTH-2210 MTH-2220

Electives:

Take 3 credits from General Education Courses listing or 3 credits from MTH-1100 or higher.

Last Update: October 10, 2008