Transfer Programs
Degree
Associate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies with a Specialization in Computer Information Systems
Length
Four-semester (two-year) program
Purpose
The Associates of Arts and Sciences Degree Program in General Studies – Computer Information Systems Specialization is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program with a major in information systems, computer science or a related discipline. The program provides a strong general education background and the basics of software design and the fundamentals of information security.
Requirements
In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, completion of a General Studies program requires competency in English and Math – MDE 10 as demonstrated through direct enrollment and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required MDE units or equivalent. Students are urged to become acquainted with the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which transfer is contemplated and also to consult with the Student Services Office of the community college in planning their program and selecting electives. Note the guaranteed admission and articulation agreements referenced in the Admissions section apply only to students who complete the Associate Degree.
First Semester
Course # |
Course Title |
Lect. Hrs. |
Lab Hrs. |
Credits |
Transfer |
ENG 111 |
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
CORE 101
Old Dominion University
ENGL 110C
Virginias Private Colleges & Universities
Bluefield College
ENG 1013/1023, GEN ED
Liberty University
ENGL 101
Emory & Henry College
ENG 100
|
HIS 101 |
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
|
ITP 100 |
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
MTH 161 |
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
MATH 125
Virginias Private Colleges & Universities
Emory & Henry College
MATH 121
|
PSY 200 1
|
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
PSYC 121
Old Dominion University
PSYC 201S
Virginias Private Colleges & Universities
Bluefield College
PSY 1013
Liberty University
PSYC 101
|
SDV 100 2
|
|
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
UNIV 100 elective
|
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester |
16 |
0 |
16 |
|
Second Semester
Course # |
Course Title |
Lect. Hrs. |
Lab Hrs. |
Credits |
Transfer |
ENG 112 |
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
|
HIS 102 |
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
ITE 152 |
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
MTH 162 |
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
MATH 140
|
SOC 200 1
|
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester |
12 |
0 |
15 |
|
Third Semester
Course # |
Course Title |
Lect. Hrs. |
Lab Hrs. |
Credits |
Transfer |
ELE 4
|
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
ELE 3
|
Literature |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
MTH 261 |
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
MATH 126
|
PHY 201 |
|
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
PHYS 111
|
ITN 260 |
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
|
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester |
15 |
3 |
16 |
|
Fourth Semester
Course # |
Course Title |
Lect. Hrs. |
Lab Hrs. |
Credits |
Transfer |
CST 100 |
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
COMS 114
|
ITP 120 |
|
|
|
4 |
|
|
MTH 245 |
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
|
PHY 202 |
|
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
PHYS 112
|
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester |
9 |
3 |
14 |
|