Computer and Information Sciences: Computer Science, Associate in Science

The Associate in Science degree program in Computer and Information Sciences: Computer Science is designed to serve the needs of the student who wishes to transfer to a four year program in Computer Science or transition directly into the web development field. This program provides the foundation in Computer Science and Mathematics needed to succeed in transferring to a Computer Science degree program or into the web development industry. Students enrolled in this program must be prepared to use a Windows™ environment. Students will have access to this platform in all the campus labs.  

A minimum of 60 credits is required for graduation.

Any student enrolled in an associate degree program who is new to NECC and has no academic history at the college, must take at least one course designated as intensive in each of NECC’s six-core academic skills-in order to graduate. In most cases, the program’s core required courses include these intensive courses. Students should select electives that meet core academic skills that are not met by the required courses.  Plan to see an advisor for more complete information about this graduation requirement.

Requirements

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
CIS113Data Management

4

Global Awareness Intensive

Public Presentation Intensive

CIS115Information Security

4

Public Presentation Intensive

Written Communication Intensive

CIS117Introduction to Linux

1

CIS154C Programming

4

CIS160Computer Science I

4

Information Literacy Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

CIS252Computer Science II

4

ENG101English Composition I

3

ENG102English Composition II

3

Free ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Humanities ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Social Science ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Elective Advice:
Free Elective: See an advisor
Humanities Elective: Students transferring to Merrimack should take REL101 or PHI101; Students transferring to UMASS Lowell should take COM112
Social Science Elective: Students transferring to UMASS Lowell should take SOC101

Schedule Tips: CIS220, CIS240, CIS252 offered FALL ONLY; CIS215, CTN222, CTN223 offered SPRING ONLY

Courses with PrerequisitesCIS113, CIS115, CIS154, CIS160, CIS225, CIS252, ENG102, MAT251, MAT252

Milestone Courses: MAT251, MAT252, CIS160, CIS252

Choose one of the concentrations below

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)

Transfer Concentration

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
CIS225Microcomputers

4

MAT251Calculus I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

MAT252Calculus II

4

Program ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3-4

Program ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3-4

Program ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3-4

Program ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3-4

Elective Advice:
Program Elective: Choose 4 courses at the level listed or higher: CIS153, CTE101 & CTE103, CTN201, COP101, MAT253 or Lab Sciences. Students transferring to UMASS Lowell should take CIS240, CTE101, CTE103 and one Lab Science.

Courses with Prerequisites: CIS225, MAT251, MAT252

Web Development Concentration

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
CIS210Advanced Database Management

4

CIS235Web Programming I

4

CIS236Web Programming II

4

Math ElectiveSee Elective Advice

4

Math ElectiveSee Elective Advice

4

Program ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3-4

Program ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3-4

Elective Advice:
Math Elective: MAT115 or higher (excluding MAT118-MAT122)
Program Elective: Choose 2 courses at the level listed or higher: CIS153, CTN201, COP110 (COP110 and CTN201 recommended)

Recommended Course Sequence/Pathway Transfer Concentration CIS Computer Science, Associate in Science

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)

Year 1 Fall

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
CIS117Introduction to Linux

1

CIS154C Programming

4

ENG101English Composition I

3

MAT251Calculus I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Humanities ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Year 1 Spring

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
CIS113Data Management

4

Global Awareness Intensive

Public Presentation Intensive

CIS160Computer Science I

4

Information Literacy Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

ENG102English Composition II

3

MAT252Calculus II

4

Social Science ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Year 2 Fall

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
CIS115Information Security

4

Public Presentation Intensive

Written Communication Intensive

CIS252Computer Science II

4

Program ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3-4

Program ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3-4

Year 2 Spring

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
CIS225Microcomputers

4

Free ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Program ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3-4

Program ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3-4

Recommended Course Sequence/Pathway Web Development Concentration CIS Computer Science, Associate in Science

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)

Year 1 Fall

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
CIS117Introduction to Linux

1

CIS154C Programming

4

ENG101English Composition I

3

Humanities ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Math ElectiveSee Elective Advice

4

Year 1 Spring

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
CIS113Data Management

4

Global Awareness Intensive

Public Presentation Intensive

CIS160Computer Science I

4

Information Literacy Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

ENG102English Composition II

3

Math ElectiveSee Elective Advice

4

Social Science ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Year 2 Fall

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
CIS115Information Security

4

Public Presentation Intensive

Written Communication Intensive

CIS235Web Programming I

4

CIS252Computer Science II

4

Program ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3-4

Year 2 Spring

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
CIS210Advanced Database Management

4

CIS236Web Programming II

4

Free ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Program ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3-4

Total Credit Hours: 60