Computer Science
Degree Type: Associates of Science
The Associate degree in Computer Science designed to prepare students for transfer into a baccalaureate program as well as for a career as programmers and technicians.
The Associate Degree in Computer Science is a (2) track option with the opportunity to obtain a concurrent Certificate in Applied Science. These options designed to strengthen the skills and knowledge of SUSLA’s graduates and better prepare them for entry into the labor force. After graduation, students will be ready to work in an introduction level position in their career choice, or they may choose to continue their education in a four-year institution offering a degree in computer science or related field.
There are two concentrations in the Associate of Science within the Computer Science program:
Computer Science (Business Concentration)
The Associates of Science in Computer Science prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Computer Science or related field. This option offers the students desiring to have more business applications programming background to be more marketable in the business industry workforce.
Computer Science (Scientific concentration)
The Associates of Science in Computer Science prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Computer Science or related field or enter the technology job market directly. The program emphasizes mathematically-oriented computer applications. This option offers students desiring to have a scientific background for programming to be more marketable in areas such as NASA that require a scientific/engineering background.
All students who complete 60 credit hours of coursework in Computer Science (Scientific/Business) program and meeting all relevant university requirements awarded an Associate of Science degree in Computer Science.
There are two (2) Concurrent Certificates of Applied Science within the Computer Science Program:
Computer Information Systems, Web Development
Computer Science
Associate of Science Degree
(Scientific Option)
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester |
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SENL |
101S |
Freshman English I |
3 |
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SMAT |
121S |
Pre-Calculus Algebra |
3 |
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CMPS |
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Approved Elective |
3 |
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CMPS |
140S |
Structured Programming |
3 |
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FROR |
120S |
College Success |
1 |
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13 |
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Spring Semester
SENL |
102S |
Freshman English II |
3 |
SMAT |
122S |
Trigonometry |
3 |
CMPS |
150S |
Python |
3 |
SBIO |
103S |
General Biology Lecture |
3 |
SBIO |
103LS |
General Biology Lab |
1 |
CMPS |
293S |
Intro to C ++ Programming |
3 |
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16 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester |
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SMAT |
211S |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I |
4 |
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CMPS |
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Approved Elective |
3 |
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SCOM |
201S |
Public Speaking |
3 |
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Fine Arts Elective |
3 |
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CMPS/CNET |
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Elective |
3 |
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16 |
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Spring Semester
CMPS |
240S |
Data Structures |
3 |
CMPS/CNET |
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Elective |
3 |
SSOC |
201S |
Intro to Sociology or |
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SPSY |
201S |
General Psychology |
3 |
CMPS |
250S |
Discrete Structures |
3 |
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Natural Sciences Elective |
3 |
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15 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 60
Advisor: Breunka Moon; Dr. Iris Champion
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Associate of Science Degree
(Business Option)
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester |
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SENL |
101S |
Freshman English I |
3 |
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SMAT |
121S |
Pre-Calculus Algebra |
3 |
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CMPS |
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Approved Elective |
3 |
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CMPS |
140S |
Structured Programming |
3 |
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FROR |
120S |
College Success |
1 |
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13 |
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Spring Semester
SENL |
102S |
Freshman English II |
3 |
SMAT |
122S |
Trigonometry |
3 |
CMPS |
215S |
Business Application |
3 |
CMPS |
293S |
Intro to C ++ Programming |
3 |
SBIO |
103S |
General Biology Lecture |
3 |
SBIO |
103LS |
General Biology Lab |
1 |
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16 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester
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SMAT |
211S |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I |
4 |
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CMPS |
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Approved Elective |
3 |
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SPCH |
200S |
Public Speaking |
3 |
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Fine Arts Elective |
3 |
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CMPS/CWEB/CISC |
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Approved Elective |
3 |
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16 |
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Spring Semester
CMPS/CISC |
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Approved Elective |
3 |
CMPS |
296S |
Programming Using JAVA |
3 |
SSOC |
201S |
Intro to Sociology or |
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SPSY |
201S |
General Psychology |
3 |
CMPS/CWEB/CISC |
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Approved Elective |
3 |
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Natural Sciences Elective |
3 |
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15 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 60
Please see your advisor or University Catalog for more information.