Washtenaw Community College

Academics

Computer Science: Programming in Java (ASCSPJ)

Associate in Science Degree

Description

This program prepares students to transfer to Eastern Michigan University to complete a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Applied Computer Science and to pursue careers in computer science fields such as computer systems programming and analysis, software development and maintenance, and applications programming.

Articulation

Eastern Michigan University, BS degree;
Kaplan University, BS degree.

Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: www.wccnet.edu/departments/curriculum/articulation.php?levelone=colleges.

Admissions Requirements

Students need an Academic Math Level of 4 or higher to enroll in MTH 176.

Contact Information

Division: Business/Computer Technologies
Department: Computer Instruction Dept
Advisors: Philip Geyer, Clarence Hasselbach, Khaled Mansour

Requirements

First Semester

Class	Title	Credits
CPS 161	An Introduction to Programming with Java	4
	MTH 176 or higher 4 credit math course	4
Elective(s)	Arts and Humanities 1	3
Elective(s)	Computer and Information Literacy	3
Total		14

Second Semester

Class	Title	Credits
ENG 111	Composition I	4
CPS 261	Advanced Java Concepts	4
CPS 276	Web Programming Using Apache, MySQL, and PHP	4
Elective(s)	Social and Behavioral Science 1 ***	3
Total		15

Third Semester

Class	Title	Credits
COM 225	Intercultural Communication *	3
CPS 278	Java Server Programming	4
Elective(s)	Natural Sciences **	4
Elective(s)	Social and Behavioral Science 2 ***	3
	Students must complete 100-level or above transferrable courses to reach a minimum of 60 credits. Possible CIS/CPS electives include: CIS 121, CIS 282, CPS 171, CPS 255, CPS 271 or CPS 272.	3
Total		17

Fourth Semester

Class	Title	Credits
CPS 251	Android Programming Using Java	4
ENG 226	Composition II	3
Elective(s)	Arts and Humanities 2	3
Elective(s)	Social and Behavioral Science 3 ***	3
	Students must complete 100-level or above transferrable courses to reach a minimum of 60 credits. Possible CIS/CPS electives include: CIS 121, CIS 282, CPS 171, CPS 255, CPS 271 or CPS 272.	3 - 12
Total		16 - 25

Total Credits Required: 62 - 71

Footnotes

*Satisfies EMU's Diverse World Requirement.
**Students transferring to a four-year institution should choose a lab-based, MACRAO-approved science course.
***Choose three courses from at least two disciplines.

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