Computer Science pre-Major

Winter 2018

Enrollment:

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Degrees and Certificates

Program Website:

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Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

Program Description

The Associate in Computer Science (AS-T #2) degree is an articulated transfer agreement for computer science majors between community colleges and most four-year institutions within the state of Washington. This degree shall only be granted to students who have earned a cumulative grade point average of 2.0. Students will enter the four-year institution at junior standing. Admission to Washington four-year institutions' schools of education is not guaranteed to students holding an Associate in Computer Science AS-T #2 degree. It is highly recommended that students meet with a counselor or academic adviser at Spokane Falls Community College on a regular basis to be sure that the requirements specified in this degree are met. Students should also seek academic advising at the four-year institution to which they plan to transfer early in their educational planning to learn about additional requirements and procedures for admission. To earn this degree, students must complete a minimum of 90 credits in academic courses numbered 100 or above and meet specific distribution requirements. Courses must be chosen from the following specified distribution areas: communication - 5 credits, humanities/social sciences - 15 credits, mathematics - 25 credits, science - 20 credits, and 25 credits in computer science courses. At least 5 credits must be W-designated (writing-intensive). At least 30 credits must be earned from Spokane Community College or Spokane Falls Community College with at least 15 credits earned in residence at the college awarding the degree or certificate. At SFCC, all prior college-level credits and grade points are transferred for calculating total credits and GPA. This degree does not fulfill all general education requirements of four-year institutions.

Use this program outline in conjunction with the degree worksheet which shows a full course listing for each distribution area. Consult a counselor or academic adviser for recommended courses specific to student's choice of transfer institution.

Course of Study

  1. Complete AS-T degree requirements in consultation with a college counselor/adviser.
  2. Carefully check the foreign language requirements of the college to which you plan to transfer. If possible, complete these requirements while enrolled at the community college.
  3. Completion of recommended courses in a pre-major for transfer does not necessarily assure a student admission to a four-year institution or a specific program.

College Transfer Information

While students attend college for a variety of reasons, most attend for the purpose of acquiring the knowledge and skills needed for entering a particular field of work, occupation or profession. Because the first two years of college are frequently spent meeting general college or university requirements, many options are available to students who plan to complete their freshman and sophomore years at SCC or SFCC.

Students should always check the requirements of the four-year institution from which they intend to graduate. Careful planning is necessary, as transferability of specific courses or programs is determined solely by the college to which the student transfers. Transfer guides, available in counseling centers at SCC and SFCC, should be consulted by all students planning to transfer.

Students who have not made a decision regarding a transfer institution should follow the Community Colleges of Spokane requirements for the associate of arts degree. These requirements will satisfy most of the general course requirements for graduation from other institutions. Requirements for the associate of arts degree and a complete listing of courses available will be found in the college catalog.

Counseling Services

Educational, vocational and personal counseling services are available to all students through the counseling centers at SCC or SFCC. Students may obtain professional counseling services prior to registration to plan their program of study. In addition, faculty advisers are assigned to each student to provide further assistance during the year.

AS-T 2 - SFCC

Requirements/Worksheet

Offered at Locations:  Spokane Falls Community College

First Quarter
CHEM&161General Chem: w/Lab I 5
CS&  141Computer Science I Java 15
MATH&151Calculus I 5
15

Second Quarter
CS   142Introduction to Computer Science II 15
MATH&152Calculus II 5
Humanities/Social Sciences Elective 5
15

Third Quarter
ENGL&101English Composition I 5
MATH&153Calculus III 25
Humanities/Social Sciences Elective 5
15

Fourth Quarter
CS   211C for Programmers 15
MATH 220Elementary Linear Algebra 15
PHYS 201Engineering Physics I 15
15

Fifth Quarter
CS   253Object-Oriented Programming with C++ 15
Humanities/Social Sciences Elective 5
10

Sixth Quarter
CS   280Data Structures 15
MATH 245Discrete Mathematics 25
10
80 credits are required for the AS-T 2
1This course offered at SFCC only.
2Math 221 may be taken instead of Math& 153 or MATH 245. Consult a counselor or adviser for recommended course.

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.