Associate of Science (AS) Computer Science

The associate of science curriculum in computer science is designed for those who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program in computer science. The Computer Science AS degree is designed for transfer to JMU, GMU, Longwood, Radford, and UMW. Students considering a BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech, UVA, VCU, or ODU should follow the Engineering AS degree curriculum.

This curriculum emphasizes computer science and the underlying mathematical principals. The curriculum also includes electives in humanities and social sciences to broaden the viewpoints of students. Students can select the appropriate course for their pre-professional program as required in the first two years of the prospective four-year college or university degree. Students should become familiar with the requirements of the major department at the contemplated transfer institutions. When students have a choice of courses, they should base their choice on the requirements of the transfer institutions. The responsibility for proper course selection rests with the student. Students who complete the program and fulfill all other graduation requirements will be awarded the associate of science degree in computer science.