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Computer Science Degrees | Certifications

PPSC offers an Associate of Science degree in Computer Science for students interested in pursuing higher degrees and starting their careers in Computer Science.

Transfer Options
An AS degree is designed to transfer fully to 4-year institutions. You may complete your bachelor's in Computer Science or Computer Technologies by completing courses at one of several four-year universities.

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Computer Science Associate of Science - Base Plan

Course & Credit Hours

ENG 1021 English Composition I (3)

MAT 2410 Calculus I (5)

CSC 1019 Intro to Programming (3)

Arts and Humanities (From Approved AA Electives) (3) 

PHI 1011; PHI 1012; PHI 1013; PHI 1014; PHI 2005

Social & Behavioral Science (From Approved AA Electives) (3)

GEO 1005; GEO 1006; ECO 2001; ECO 2002; POS 1011

Total 14 Credit Hours

Course & Credit Hours

ENG 1022 English Composition II (3)

MAT 2402 Calculus II (5)

CSC 1060 Computer Science I  (Language) (4) Or

AS Approved Elective

Total 12 Credit Hours

 

Course & Credit Hours

CSC 1061 Computer Science II : (Language) (4)

PHY 2111 Physics: Calculus-Based I with Lab (5)

Arts and Humanities (From Approved AA Electives) (3) 

ART 1110; MUS 1020; HUM 1003; HUM 1015; LIT 1015

Or

Social and Behavioral Science (From Approved AA Electives) (3)

SOC 1001; ANT 1001; PSY 1001; JOU 1005; WST 2000

PHY 2112 Physics Calc-Based II/Lab: SC1 (5) 

Total 17 Credit Hours 

Course & Credit Hours

CSC 2030 C Programming: Platform (3)

MAT 2431 Calculus III/Engineer App: MA1 (5)

MAT 2520 Discrete Mathematics: MA1 (4)

History (From Approved AA Electives) (3)

HIS 1310; HIS 1120; HIS 1220; HIS 2015; HIS 2000

COM 1150 Public Speaking: (3)

Or

COM 1250 Interpersonal Communication: SS3 (3)

Total 18 Credit Hours 
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Computer Science Associate of Science - Transfer Base Plan

Course & Credit Hours

ENG 1021 English Composition I (3)

MAT 2410 Calculus I (5)

CSC 1019 Intro to Programming (3)

Arts and Humanities (From Approved AA Electives) (3) 

PHI 1011; PHI 1012; PHI 1013; PHI 1014; PHI 2005

Total 14 Credit Hours

Course & Credit Hours

ENG 1022 English Composition II (3)

MAT 2402 Calculus II (5)

CSC 1060 Computer Science I  (Language) (4) 

Social and Behavioral Science (From Approved AA Electives) (3) 

ECO 2001; ECO 2002; GEO 1005; GEO 1006; POS 1011

Total 12 Credit Hours

Course & Credit Hours

CSC 1061 Computer Science II : (Language) (4)

PHY 2111 Physics: Calculus-Based I with Lab (5)

Arts and Humanities (From Approved AA Electives) (3) 

ART 1110; HUM 1003; LIT 1015; MUS 1020

Social and Behavioral Science (From Approved AA Electives) (3) 

ANT 1001; JOU 1005; PSY 1001; SOC 1001; WTS 2000

Total 15 Credit Hours 

Course & Credit Hours

PHY 2112 Physics Calc-Based II/Lab: SC1 (3)

History (From Approved AA Electives)  (3)

HIS 1310; HIS 1120; HIS 1220; HIS 2000; HIS 2015

CSC 2025 Computer Arch/Assembly Language (4)

If Math sequence starts at MAT 2410 , Consult with an academic advisor

Total 10 Credit Hours 

 

 

Program Information Flyer

The 2-year course offering schedule is intended to be used as a general planning tool. Course offerings may change. Contact an advisor for more information.

2-year Course Offerings Printable Program Flier (PDF)

2-Year Course Offerings - AS