WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP
HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP
The academic map is set up to show students the ideal path to completing the certificate in two (2) semesters. Students who cannot take the map’s recommended number of credits each semester will take longer to complete the degree, graduate and transfer.
CSN CA COMPUTER SCIENCE: DESCRIPTION
Upon successful completion of this certificate program, students will have completed the first year of CSN’s Associate of Arts - Computer Science.
This certificate includes skills in mathematics, communication (oral, written, and listening), computer programming, and computer science fundamentals.
NOTE: This program was primarily developed as a dual-credit high school program. It is the first year of study for the Associate of Arts: Computer Science. High school students receive dual credit while attending high school and CSN. Ideally, a high school student can complete a bachelor’s degree in computer science in 3 years after graduation from high school. Non-high school students may also pursue this certificate.