CSN CA Computer Science Map

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AREA OF STUDY (AOS): Computing and Engineering Technologies

JOB/EMPLOYMENT INFO: www.csn.edu/cetarea

CSN SCHOOL: School of Advanced and Applied Technologies

CSN DEPARTMENT: Department of Computing and Information Technology

WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP

This academic map should be used by CSN students who are completing the Computer Science, CA.

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.

Semester #1 (12-14 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Mathematics (General Education) - Credits 3:

MATH 127 or above

English (General Education) - Credits 3-5:

ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 110 or ENG 113

Communication (General Education) - Credits 3: COM 115 - Applied Communication
Reasoning/Literature/Humanities/Social Sciences (General Education) - Credits 3:

ALS 101 or COM 101

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Semester #2 (9 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 129 - Introduction to Programming
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 260 - Systems Analysis and Design
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CS 135 - Computer Science I
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Semester #3 (9 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Click www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

Recommended Courses

Special Program Elective (Special Program) - Credits 6:

See a counselor or advisor for course selection

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 180 - Database Concepts and SQL