Computer Science & Engineering
Computer science, or computer and electrical engineering, for transfer.
All TCC associate degrees
Science, Engineering & Math
Associate in Computer Science
- Length
- 2 years
- Total credits
- 88–92
- Type
- University transfer
About this degree
The Associate of Arts in Computer Science (DTA/MRP) is designed for students planning to transfer to a bachelor's program to major in Computer Science or a closely related field.
Core requirements
The courses this degree requires, from TCC's current catalog. Course names are as TCC lists them.
Communication Skills (10 credits)
Composition IComplete all
ENGL&101English Composition I5 cr
Composition II or Technical Writing or Oral CommunicationChoose one
ENGL&102Composition II: Argument and Persuasion5 crorENGL&235Technical Writing5 crorCMST&220Public Speaking5 crorCMST&230Small Group Communication5 crorCMST&240Intercultural Communication5 cr
Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning Skills (5 credits)
Calculus CourseComplete all
MATH&151Calculus I5 cr
Humanities (15 credits)
Humanities Courses
15 credits from TCC's approved course list
Social Science (15 credits)
Social Science Courses
15 credits from TCC's approved course list
Natural Sciences (15 credits)
Math Course (5 credits)Complete all
MATH&152Calculus II5 cr
Lab Science Courses10 credits from
BIOL&221Introduction to Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity5 crBIOL&222Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology5 crBIOL&223Introduction to the Biology of Organisms5 crCHEM&161General Chemistry w/Lab I5 crCHEM&162General Chemistry w/Lab II5 crCHEM&163General Chemistry w/Lab III5 crCHEM&261Organic Chemistry w/Lab I5 crCHEM&262Organic Chemistry w/Lab II5 crCHEM&263Organic Chemistry w/Lab III5 crPHYS&221Engineering Physics - Mechanics6 crPHYS&222Engineering Physics - Electricity and Magnetism6 crPHYS&223Engineering Physics - Waves, Optics, and Thermodynamics6 cr
Core Requirement (10 credits)
Core Courses (10 credits)Complete all
CS142Java Programming for Engineers and Scientists I5 crCS143Java Programming for Engineers and Scientists II5 cr
Electives (20 credits)
College-Level Electives
Earn at least 20 credits.
Requirements can change each year; we'll confirm the current list with TCC before you apply.
