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Computer Science Transfer - Data Science (A.S.)


Official Title of Major: Computer Science Transfer - Data Science, A.S.
(Note: Program has received MHEC approval for fall 2024. Students may enroll in required courses.)

Award: Associate of Science degree, A.S.

Total Credit Hours: 60

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About the Computer Science Department

Purpose: This transfer program provides a solid computer science and mathematics foundation for those students transferring to four-year colleges and universities to pursue a bachelor’s degree in computer science.  Students who have already selected a transfer college/university should consult with the Computer Science Department Chair to plan their program and to keep abreast of program changes and updates to the articulation agreements between Anne Arundel Community College and the transfer institutions.

Additional Degree Requirements

A grade of C or better is required in each Computer Science Transfer course requirement.

Related Majors

Students may wish to also review requirements for the similar majors linked below.

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.).

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General Education Requirements: 32-33 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:

English Composition: 6 credits


Arts and Humanities: 6 credits


Two different disciplines required. Refer to General Education Arts and Humanities Requirements  for a list of approved courses.

Biological and Physical Sciences: 8 credits


Two lab sciences required. Refer to General Education Biological and Physical Sciences Requirements  for a list of approved courses. Students should check with their transfer institutions for specific course requirements.

Mathematics: 3-4 credits


Recommended for Computer Science Transfer: MAT 191 .

Recommended for Data Science Transfer: MAT 135 .

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 credits


Two different disciplines required. Refer to General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirements  for a list of approved courses. Students should check their transfer institutions for specific course requirements.

Additional General Education Requirements: 3 credits


It may be necessary to take additional general education courses to meet the total credit requirements for this program. Courses may be selected from any general education category including arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, biological and physical sciences, english composition, technology, and wellness. These general education courses may simultaneously meet the diversity requirements. A list of all general education courses can be found at General Education and Diversity, Technology and Wellness Requirements .

Program Requirements: 12 credits


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

Computer Science Transfer Area of Concentration Requirements: 15 credits


Data Science Transfer Area of Concentration Requirements: 16 credits


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.

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