Map: CSN CA Computer Science

About This Academic Map

CSN students pursuing the Computer Science, CA should follow this map.
This 30-credit academic map, designed for students without transfer credits, represents the optimal pathway to completing this degree.
Click on a course for more information (description, prerequisites, credit hours, etc.)
Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in a Certificate of Achievement program will not count toward graduation requirements.

Need Help with This Map or Selecting a Course?

For advising assistance, log into MyCSN and access your advising unit’s information from the advising notice in the communication center.
If you are on academic warning, probation or suspension, or financial aid warning or suspension, please see an Academic Counselor by visiting Counseling and Retention Services.

CSN First Semester

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 101 - Public Speaking
Reasoning/Literature/Humanities/Social Sciences (General Education) - Credits 3: Select a course from the Reasoning/Literature/Humanities/Social Sciences list on the degree sheet.

Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 129 - Introduction to Programming
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 260 - Systems Analysis and Design
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: CS 135 - Computer Science I

Total Minimum Credits: 9
APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Visit www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 180 - Database Concepts and SQL
Electives (Major Requirements) - Credits 6: Select courses from the Electives list on the degree sheet.