Computer Science Transfer

Associate in Science

Bedford Campus - Day

Program Description:

The Computer Science Transfer Associate in Science degree program provides the technical and general education courses necessary for transfer to bachelor’s degree programs in computer science or related disciplines. Programming knowledge and training in problem solving and analysis is stressed. This program qualifies for MassTransfer , which guarantees credit transfer to Massachusetts state universities and the University of Massachusetts.

A considerable amount of hands-on computer experience is incorporated into the curriculum. Academic advisors work closely with students to assist them with course planning in accordance with their intended baccalaureate major and transfer institution.

Career and Transfer Outlook:

Career opportunities are open to students who transfer to a baccalaureate degree-granting institution and complete a bachelor’s degree. Upon completion of a baccalaureate degree, students in computer science qualify for positions such as: software engineer, programmer, applications programmer, systems programmer, systems analyst, software developer, game developer, and quality assurance engineer.

Helpful Hints:

Students should plan on taking mathematics courses immediately and continue taking math courses until all math requirements are fulfilled. A few Computer Science courses are offered only in the Fall or only in the Spring, and a few are offered only in Bedford. Students should work closely with their academic advisors to plan to take courses when and where they are offered.

Program Outcomes:

Graduates of the Computer Science Transfer program are prepared to:

Apply fundamental concepts of programming languages and software development to solve a diverse array of problems and recognize these concepts in different languages;
Communicate clearly, accurately and succinctly through written and verbal means;
Work effectively with others to design, develop, evaluate and present solutions to business and software engineering problems;
Analyze a problem, gather appropriate data, and use logic to solve, predict and analyze results for relevance, accuracy and consistency;
Recognize solution patterns of common problems and apply them to new challenges

Required Courses

CSC 151 - Programming I 4
CSC 156 - Operating Systems Basics and Security 3
CSC 202 - Computer Organization/Assembly Language 4
CSC 252 - Programming II 4
CSC 255 - Programming III 4
CSC 258 - Data Structures 4
Computer Science Approved Elective
MAT 250 - Discrete Math 3 or
MAT 295 - Linear Algebra I 3 or
BIO 131 - General Biology I 4 or
CHE 151 - General Chemistry for Engineering and Science I 4 or
PHY 171 - Physics For Engineering And Science I 4
MAT 290 - Calculus I For Engineering and Science 4 ♦
MAT 291 - Calculus II For Engineering and Science 4
Laboratory Science Elective * 4 ♦

Laboratory Science Elective * 4
ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 ♦
ENG 102 - English Composition II 3
COM 103 - Public Speaking and Professional Presentations 3 ♦
ETH 103 - Technology and Society 3
Behavioral Science Elective 3 ♦

Social Science Elective 3 ♦

Total Credits: 60

*Laboratory Science needs to be sequential. Students must take PHY 171 and PHY 172, or CHE 151 and CHE 152, or BIO 131 and BIO 132.
♦ Fulfills the Core Curriculum

Special Requirement for Computer Science Transfer: It is essential for students to work closely with their academic advisor for proper course sequencing. Additional coursework may be required based on college placement testing.