Approximate Cost

• Credit Costs (approximate, minimum cost of two-years $8,800 full time at AACC)
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Graduation Requirements

Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements  for college-wide graduation requirements.

Honors Program Courses

If you qualify for the Honors Program, you may take honors versions  of some courses (such as ENG 101H , ENG 102H , etc.).

Online Degrees and Credit Certificates

This program can be completed fully online. Some online courses may require proctored exams or on-campus assessments at a testing center.

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General Education Requirements: 33 credits

An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education and Diversity, Technology and Wellness Requirements  section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

Program Requirements: 12 credits

Transfer institutions require a B or better in both CTP 150  and CTP 250 .

• CTP 115 - Introductory Object-Oriented Program Analysis and Design 4 credit hours
• CTP 150 - Computer Science 1 4 credit hours
• CTP 250 - Computer Science 2 4 credit hours

Area of Concentration Requirements: 15 credits

• MAT 192 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2 4 credit hours
• MAT 202 - Linear Algebra 4 credit hours
• MAT 250 - Introduction to Discrete Structures 3 credit hours
• Elective  4 credit hours, see the Computer Science Department Chair for recommendations

Diversity Requirement

All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Diversity Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective. 

Technology Requirement

Satisfied by CTP 115 .

Wellness Requirement

Unless they are in a degree that is exempt, all students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Wellness Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Design, correctly implement, and document solutions to computational problems
2. Analyze a problem, and identify the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
3. Use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
4. Apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of software.
5. Explain the complete System Development Lifecycle from planning and problem analysis through implementation and documentation.
6. Design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs.

This program aligns with all the college’s core competencies.

Related Offerings

Students may wish to also review requirements for the related majors or programs linked below.

• Computer Science Transfer - Information Systems (A.S.) 

Transferring Credits to a Maryland Public Four-Year School

Maryland public four-year colleges and universities accept a minimum of 60 and as many as 70 credits earned toward an associate degree from a Maryland public community college. Students planning to transfer should consult with an AACC academic and transfer advisor; and are advised to obtain permission from the four-year college or university when planning to transfer credits beyond the minimum degree requirements at AACC. More than 70 credits earned at AACC may be transferred if outlined within an established transfer agreement. Current transfer agreements can be found on the AACC Transfer Partners webpage.

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