Associate of Science in Computer Science Print E-mail
The Associate of Science in Computer Science (AS) degree is an industry-linked program that prepares students for careers as technicians and specialists in the computer science industry. Students gain knowledge, professional skills, and specialized training, including internships that position them for entry into the workforce. This program of study is designed for transfer to four-year institutions. Students planning to transfer to another institution of higher learning should discuss their plans with a BRCC advisor and with an advisor at the receiving institution to ensure maximum transferability of credits. Students may choose the computer science technology course sequences that best meet their current or future employment goals.

To receive this degree, the student must:

  • have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better in all credits to be used towards the degree;
  • earn a “C” or better in CSCI courses, in ENGL 101 and 102, in MATH 210 and 211, and in courses that are prerequisites for other courses;
  • take at least 12 hours at the 200 level;
  • complete the course work listed below.
General Education
English Composition ENGL 101 and 102 6
Mathematics (MATH 101 or 110) or MATH 111 6
Social Science Elective 3
Natural Sciences BIOL 120 and BIOL 121 6
Humanities SPCH 120 or 210 or 218 or 220 or 230 or 240 3
Arts Elective 3
Total General Education Credits 27
Required Major Courses
CSCI 192 Introduction to Computers: Programming Logic and Design 3
CSCI 193 Software Design and Programming I 3
CSCI 194 Software Design and Programming II 3
Additional CSCI courses with approval of advisor... 9 – 12
Total Required Major Course Credits 18-21
Other Required Courses
Required Additional Math Hours (MATH 210 and 211)
 10
Required Additional English Hours (ENGL 210 or 220 or 221) 3
Required Natural Science Labs 1 – 2
Total Other Required Course Credits 14 – 15
Elective Courses (Approved Electives)

Courses selected with approval of advisor.

 0-6
Total Elective Course Cr edits 0-6
Total Program Credits 60 – 69

Contact the Division of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math at 225.216.8226 for more information.