Computer Science, AS

First Semester

• EDUC 1100 - Learning Framework 1 semester hour ¹
• HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 semester hours
• ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 semester hours
• Life and Physical Sciences course (select from Core Curriculum  list) 3 semester hours
• Life and Physical Sciences lab (select from Core Curriculum  list) 1 semester hour
• Creative Arts course (select from Core Curriculum  list) 3 semester hours

Second Semester

• SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking I 3 semester hours
• ENGL 1302 - Composition II 3 semester hours
• HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 semester hours
• Life and Physical Sciences course (select from Core Curriculum  list) 3 semester hours
• Life and Physical Sciences lab (select from Core Curriculum  list) 1 semester hour
• Elective course (select from Core Curriculum  list) 3 semester hours ²

Third Semester

• GOVT 2305 - Federal Government 3 semester hours
• Social and Behavioral Sciences course (select from Core Curriculum  list) 3 semester hours
• Mathematics course (select from Core Curriculum  list) 3 semester hours
• Elective course 3 semester hours ²
• Elective course 3 semester hours ²

Fourth Semester

• GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 3 semester hours
• Language, Philosophy & Culture course (select from Core Curriculum  list) 3 semester hours
• Elective course 3 semester hours ²
• Elective course 3 semester hours ²
• Elective course 3 semester hours ²

Total Hours in AS Degree: 60

¹ All students are encouraged to complete this course during the first semester of enrollment.  All first time in college students that take one or more college preparatory courses will be required to take Learning Framework the first long semester they are enrolled.  Transfer students with proven success in college-level course work who do not wish to take Learning Framework may enroll in a Physical Education course with approval from an advisor.  Students placed on Scholastic Probation will be required to enroll in Learning Framework the next semester of enrollment (if they have not already successfully completed the course).

² Students should consult with an advisor for assistance in selecting electives that will apply toward a specific major at a four-year college or university.

Suggested Computer Science electives:

BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications  
COSC 1320 - “C” Programming I  
COSC 1336 - Programming Fundamentals I  
COSC 1337 - Programming Fundamentals II  
COSC 2336 - Programming Fundamentals III  

Electives should be selected from academic transfer courses.  Workforce education courses may be taken if approved by an advisor.  Electives may include Physical Education courses as approved by an advisor.