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Computer Science, Associate in Science

Overview

Narrative

If you are planning to pursue a bachelor's degree in computer science, Northampton's associate's degree program can be an affordable way to start. Our program parallels the first two years of standard four-year computer science degree programs. By working closely with your advisor, you can plan your course of study to ensure that you will enter the transfer school of your choice prepared to complete your degree.

Graduates of our program who complete a bachelor's degree are prepared for a variety of sophisticated positions in the computer field: as an applications programmer, systems programmer, programmer/analyst or software developer.

Features

The Northampton Computer Science curriculum includes computer programming, introductory computer architecture, mathematics, and general education courses. Depending on your plans and available time, you can complete this program in two years of full-time study with day and evening classes or in three to five years of part-time evening study.

Contact the Admissions Office at 610-861-5500 for further information.

Career Potential: Computer Sciences

NCC students have transferred to: DeSales University, East Stroudsburg University, Kutztown University, Moravian College, Muhlenberg College, Pennsylvania State University, Lehigh University, Drexel University

Outcomes

Graduates of the program will:

  • Use effective approaches for problem solving and algorithm development.
  • Use critical thinking to evaluate computing problems and explore options for their solution.
  • Be experienced in solving problems related to computer programming and implementing these solutions.
  • Have experience in algorithm analysis and data abstraction.
  • Have comprehensive understanding of computer hardware needed to critically interpret technical information.
  • Explore the nature, characteristics, and design issues of contemporary computing systems.
  • Develop abstract thinking skills necessary to compete at a transfer institution.

Courses

First Semester

COLS101College Success

1 credits
CISC115Computer Science I

4 credits
MATH180Calculus I

4 credits
ENGL101English I

3 credits
General Education Elective (SIT)

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:15

Second Semester

CISC125Computer Science II

4 credits
COMM101Introduction to Communication

3 credits
MATH181Calculus II

4 credits
ENGL151LEnglish II

3 credits
General Education Elective (SSHB)

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:17

Third Semester

CISC230Data Structures & Algorithm Analysis

4 credits
MATH202Discrete Math

3 credits
Science Elective (SCI)

4 credits
Elective

3/4 credits
Total Credit Hours:14-15

Fourth Semester

CISC225Computer Organization

4 credits
Elective

3 credits
Elective

3 credits
General Education Elective (AH)

3 credits
Elective

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:16

Total Credit Hours: 62-63

  • One course should be designated as Diversity and Global Awareness (D).
  • The General Education Electives must be selected from the list of approved courses in each of the categories: Arts and Humanities (AH); Social Science: Society and Institutions over Time (SIT); Social Science: Scientific Study of Human Behavior (SSHB); Science (SCI).
  • All Electives must be chosen from the list of courses which are applicable to AA and AS degrees, and should be chosen with transferability in mind; MATH210 is recommended.
  • Two courses must be taken in Writing Intensive (WI) sections. One must be selected from among the General Education Electives; the second must be selected from: PHIL111G, PHIL202G, or PSYC103G.