ADT in Computer Science
This Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) in Computer Science provides students with an understanding of the concepts and practice of code development and problem solving. The degree prepares students for pre-professional careers and for curriculum at four year institutions leading to a baccalaureate degree in Computer Science. Students who complete this degree will be guaranteed admission with junior status to the California State University system and will be given priority admission to our local CSU campus.
A.S.-Transfer Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Computer Science A.S.-Transfer Degree will:
- Create and debug code for given specifications and write appropriate documentation.
- Create software applications using industry software development tools.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of one or more computer programming languages.
- Communicate effectively orally, in writing and in media.
- Work collaboratively and ethically in teams on projects.
Students receiving this transfer degree must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education - Breadth Requirements.
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CS 225 | Object Oriented Programming | 3 |
| CS 232 | Programming Concepts and Methodology II | 3 |
| CS 242 | Computer Architecture and Organization | 3 |
| CS 252 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| BIOL 124 | Molecular and Cellular Biology | 5 |
| or BIOL 125 | Evolution, Ecology & Biodiversity | |
| MATH 190 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry l | 5 |
| MATH 191 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry ll | 5 |
| PHYS 201 | Physics A: Mechanics | 5 |
| Total Units | 32 | |
2-3-Year Curriculum Map Examples
These maps represent two possible pathways through the program and are only for reference.
*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
Note: Co-requisite MATH course (2 units) and/or substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.
2-Year Map:
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 190 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry l | 5 |
| CS 111 | Introduction to Programming Concepts and Design | 4 |
| COUN 206 | Pathways to Careers in STEM | 3 |
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H |
Reading and Composition or Reading and Composition - Honors |
4 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| MATH 191 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry ll | 5 |
| ETHN 101 or ETHN 116 |
Introduction to Ethnic Studies or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies |
3 |
| Units | 8 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| MATH 210 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry lll | 5 |
| CS 225 | Object Oriented Programming | 3 |
| PHYS 201 or PHYS 201H |
Physics A: Mechanics or Physics A: Mechanics - Honors |
5 |
| ENGL 104 or ENGL 104H |
Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| CS 232 | Programming Concepts and Methodology II | 3 |
| SPCH 100 |
Interpersonal Communication or Interpersonal Communication - Honors or Public Address or Public Address - Honors or Small Group Communication |
3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| MATH 211 | Differential Equations | 5 |
| CS 242 | Computer Architecture and Organization | 3 |
| ARCH 250 |
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art or History of Photography or Introduction to the Visual Arts or Motion Picture Appreciation or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors or History of Dance or History of Rock and Roll or Introduction to Theatre Arts or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors |
3 |
| BIOL 124 or BIOL 125 |
Molecular and Cellular Biology or Evolution, Ecology & Biodiversity |
5 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| POLI 103 or POLI 103H |
American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors |
3 |
| HIST 107 |
History of the United States before 1877 or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors or History of the United States since 1877 or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors or History of Women in the United States |
3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| MATH 212 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 4 |
| CS 252 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| PHYS 202 or PHYS 203 |
Physics B: Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism or Physics C: Waves, Optics & Modern Physics |
5 |
| ARCH 250 |
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art or History of Photography or Introduction to the Visual Arts or Motion Picture Appreciation or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors or History of Dance or Ethnic Voices in Film or Children's Literature or Children's Literature - Honors or Literature of the Bible or American Food And Culture: Global Origins, History, and Current Impacts or History of Rock and Roll or Great Religions of the World or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies or Introduction to Theatre Arts or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 83 | |
Note: Course selections may affect total unit value.
3-Year Map:
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| COUN 206 | Pathways to Careers in STEM | 3 |
| MATH 175 | Pre-Calculus | 6 |
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H |
Reading and Composition or Reading and Composition - Honors |
4 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| ENGL 104 or ENGL 104H |
Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| CS 111 | Introduction to Programming Concepts and Design | 4 |
| MATH 190 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry l | 5 |
| CHEM 110 | Beginning General Chemistry | 5 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| ETHN 101 or ETHN 116 |
Introduction to Ethnic Studies or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| MATH 191 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry ll | 5 |
| CS 225 | Object Oriented Programming | 3 |
| PHYS 201 or PHYS 201H |
Physics A: Mechanics or Physics A: Mechanics - Honors |
5 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| ANTH 210 |
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - Honors or Principles of Macroeconomics or Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors or Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Psychology - Honors or Introduction to Sociology or Introduction to Sociology - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| MATH 210 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry lll | 5 |
| CS 232 | Programming Concepts and Methodology II | 3 |
| PHYS 202 or PHYS 203 |
Physics B: Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism or Physics C: Waves, Optics & Modern Physics |
5 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Summer Term 2 | ||
| ARCH 250 |
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art or History of Photography or Introduction to the Visual Arts or Motion Picture Appreciation or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors or History of Dance or History of Rock and Roll or Introduction to Theatre Arts or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors |
3 |
| SPCH 100 |
Interpersonal Communication or Interpersonal Communication - Honors or Public Address or Public Address - Honors or Small Group Communication |
3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Fall Term 3 | ||
| MATH 211 | Differential Equations | 5 |
| CS 252 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| PHYS 202 or PHYS 203 |
Physics B: Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism or Physics C: Waves, Optics & Modern Physics |
5 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Winter Term 3 | ||
| HIST 107 |
History of the United States before 1877 or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors or History of the United States since 1877 or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors or History of Women in the United States |
3 |
| ARCH 250 |
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art or History of Photography or Introduction to the Visual Arts or Motion Picture Appreciation or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors or History of Dance or Ethnic Voices in Film or Children's Literature or Children's Literature - Honors or Literature of the Bible or American Food And Culture: Global Origins, History, and Current Impacts or History of Rock and Roll or Great Religions of the World or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies or Introduction to Theatre Arts or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Spring Term 3 | ||
| MATH 212 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 4 |
| CS 242 | Computer Architecture and Organization | 3 |
| BIOL 124 or BIOL 125 |
Molecular and Cellular Biology or Evolution, Ecology & Biodiversity |
5 |
| POLI 103 or POLI 103H |
American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 102 | |
Note: Course selections may affect total unit value.
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.