ALLEGHENY, BOYCE, NORTH, SOUTH 
Associate of Science (050.3)

This program prepares students for transfer to a four-year institution with a broad knowledge in Computers and Information Science. Students may continue on in their studies at another college and earn a bachelor’s degree in Information Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.

Upon successfull completion of the program, students will:

1. Apply core principles and practices of computing.
2. Utilize conventional terminology related to computer and information science.
3. Collect information and carry out research using relevant and appropriate sources.
4. Utilize digital and other technological tools to access and communicate information needed to complete tasks.

Students who are updating existing computer skills or considering a career change to the computer field should consider one of the career programs in the Computer & Information Technology program section of the catalog.

See the graduation checksheet for this program in printable PDF form.

Degree Requirements

Minimum Credits to Graduate: 61–68

¹Mathematics Electives and General Electives  The three mathematics electives and six general electives should be selected in consultation with a transfer counselor and as identified and articulated with the four-year institution's transfer program.

²CIT Restricted Electives (3 required)  The three CIT restricted electives must be selected from the following list in consultation with a transfer counselor and as identified and articulated with the four-year institution's transfer program. At least one of these restricted electives must be a 200-level course.

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ALLEGHENY, BOYCE, NORTH, SOUTH

Associate of Science (050.2)

This program prepares students for transfer to a four-year institution with a broad knowledge in Computers and Information Science. Students may continue on in their studies at another college and earn a bachelor’s degree in Information Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.

Upon successfull completion of the program, students will:

• apply core principles and practices of computing;
• utilize conventional terminology related to computer and information science;
• collect information and carry out research using relevant and appropriate sources; and
• utilize digital and other technological tools to access and communicate information needed to complete tasks.

Students who are updating existing computer skills or considering a career change to the computer field should consider one of the career programs in the Computer & Information Technology program section of the catalog.

See the graduation checksheet for this program in printable PDF form.

Degree Requirements

Minimum Credits to Graduate: 61–68

*Mathematics Electives and General Electives
The three mathematics electives and six general electives should be selected in consultation with a transfer counselor and as identified and articulated with the four-year institution's transfer program.

**CIT Restricted Electives (3 required)
The three CIT restricted electives must be selected from the following list in consultation with a transfer counselor and as identified and articulated with the four-year institution's transfer program. At least one of these restricted electives must be a 200-level course.

NOTE: Various IT industry certifications and AP exams are recognized as having equivalent knowledge of certain CIT courses and can be used to meet CIT course prerequisites or advanced standing toward a CIT degree or certificate. Proof of certification is required by the director of student registration at the campus where you are enrolled. See an advisor or CIT faculty member for a list of recognized certifications and their equivalent CIT courses.

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