Computer and Information Sciences (Associate in Science)
The associate degree in Computer Information Sciences requires completion of the courses listed below and is meant to prepare students who are planning on transferring to Information Decision Systems programs at four-year institutions.
| Units | Courses |
|---|---|
| 4 | ACCT 116A Financial Accounting |
| 4 | ACCT 116B Managerial Accounting |
| 3 | BUSE 119 Business Communications |
| 3 | BUSE 140 Business Law and the Legal Environment |
| 4 | CISC 181 Principles of Information Systems |
| 4 | CISC 186 Visual Basic Programming |
| 3 | ECON 120 Principles of Economics I |
| 3 | MATH 119 Elementary Statistics |
| 3 | CISC Elective(s)* |
| 31 | = Total Units |
| and electives as needed to meet minimum 60 units required for the degree. | |
Note: Only one Computer and Information Sciences (CISC) course from the above list may be used to satisfy SDCCD general education requirements.
Academic Requirements (Associate in Science).
Electives as needed to meet minimum of 60 units required for the degree:
Recommended Electives: See the Mesa College catalog
*Choose a minimum of 3 units in CISC. Students should consult with their counselor prior to choosing electives to ensure electives meet program and/or transfer goals.
Transfer Information
Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should complete courses required for the university major and the general education pattern required by that transfer institution. See the Mesa College catalog TRANSFER INFORMATION section. Additional courses may be required to meet university lower-division requirements.
Course requirements at the transfer institution are subject to change and may be verified by a counselor or by consulting the current university catalog. Many Baccalaureate in Arts degrees require third semester competency in a foriegn language. Consult the current catalog of the transfer institution and consult with a counselor.
Please Note: This information is for informal use only! This is a converted electronic copy of the official printed 2011/2012 college catalog. Every effort has been made to ensure this information is up to date and accurate, but the college catalog is the authoritative source.