Students completing an Associate of Science (AS) degree at COM will meet the following requirements:
- Complete a minimum of 60 semester credit hours that may be comprised of courses from the core curriculum, institutional requirements, and Fields of Study.
- Maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average (GPA). Only credit-bearing College of the Mainland courses will be used to calculate a GPA.
- Complete last 15 credit hours toward this degree at COM, with the exception of reverse transfer.
- Satisfy TSI liability.
Associate of Science - Computer Science
This Program consists of the courses required in the first two years of a bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Students graduate with an Associate of Science Degree.
Full-Time Student Schedule
| Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 1300 or EDUC 1300 |
Psychology for Success or Psychology for Success |
3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | U S History I | 3 |
| MATH 2413 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester #2 | ||
| COSC 1336 | Programming Fundamentals I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | U S History II | 3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 4 | |
| Biology for Science Majors I | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| University Physics I | ||
| Semester Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Semester #3 | ||
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) | 3 |
| COSC 1437 | Programming Fundamentals II | 4 |
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| British Literature I | ||
| Introduction to the Humanities I | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Theater Appreciation | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester #4 | ||
| COSC 2336 | Programming Fundamentals III | 3 |
| COSC 2425 | Computer Organization | 4 |
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) | 3 |
| PHED 1164 | Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness | 1 |
| Select from one of the following: | 4 | |
| Biology for Science Majors II | ||
| Environmental Science | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 60 | |