Hudson County Community College
A.S. in Computer Science
- Jersey City, USA
- Union City, USA
Associate of Applied Science
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* we ask international students to submit applications two months prior to program start date
Key Summary
About: The A.S. in Computer Science at Hudson County Community College prepares students to transfer to four-year colleges for a BS or BA in computer science, mathematics, or related fields. The curriculum teaches programming (application and system levels), computer hardware organization, microprocessor and microcomputer design, and core mathematics, with BS and BA tracks.
Career Outcomes: Graduates usually transfer to bachelor's degrees; with further study or entry-level roles they can enter software development, systems analysis, web development, database administration, IT support, networking, or computer hardware roles. The qualification supports continued study and technical careers in software, embedded systems, or IT services.
The graduates of the Associate in Science degree in Computer Science are prepared for transfer to four-year institutions to complete bachelor's degrees in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related fields. The curriculum provides instruction in computer programming on the application and system levels, an understanding of computer hardware organization and architectures, and a working knowledge of microcomputer and microprocessor design. Students may choose from two tracks, one leading to a Bachelor of Science degree and the other leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree. The latter requires fewer advanced mathematics and physics courses. A.S. Computer Science curriculum for transfer to Bachelor of Science.
Computer Science AS General Education Requirements
- CSS-100 College Student Success
- ENG-101 College Composition I
- ENG-102 College Composition II
- MAT-111 Calculus I
- MAT-112 Calculus II
- PHY-111 Engineering Physics I
- 1 Social Science Elective
- 1 Humanities Course (Recommended HUM-101)
- 1 Social Science or Humanities Elective
- ENG-112 Speech
- MAT-211 Calculus III
Computer Science AS Major Requirements
- CSC-113 Computer Logic & Discrete Math
- CSC-115 Programming in C++ for Computer Science
- CSC-214 Data Structures & Advanced Programming
- 1 Math or Science Electives (4 credits)
Take CSC-117 or CSC-118
- CSC-117 Java Programming
- CSC-118 Python Programming
Take 3 Courses from CSC-226, 227, 230, 231, 232, 235, 240, 242 or 245
- CSC-226 Database Design and Concepts
- CSC-227 Introduction to Operating Systems
- CSC-230 Data Communication Concepts
- CSC-231 Information Systems Analysis & Design
- CSC-232 Cybersecurity
- CSC-235 Network Security
- CSC-240 Introduction to Networks & Networking
- CSC-242 Computer Forensics & Investigations
- CSC-240 Introduction to Networks & Networking
- CSC-245 Ethical Hacking
