Associate in Science - Computer Science

Today, society runs on computer technology. Through the Computer Science pathway, Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) offers the opportunity for students to pursue higher education in the field.  GTCC offers the first two years of courses leading to an Associate of Science that will allow students to transfer to a four-year institution.

Credentialing Options

Associate in Science, AS - College Transfer - General Studies - CIP Code: 24.0101

A 10 40 0

Contact:(336) 334-4822, ext. 50136

The Associate in Science (AS) degree is designed for students who want to pursue a four-year degree in areas of study or professional programs that require strong mathematics and science backgrounds. Upon transfer, students who earn the Associate in Science degree generally major in fields such as biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or physics.

Upon successful completion of this degree, graduates will be able to:

  • Use strategies to acquire new information in a variety of academic disciplines.
  • Analyze relevant issues presented in a variety of academic disciplines.
  • ​Apply critical thinking in a variety of academic disciplines.

Course Requirements for Associate in Science (60-61 Credits)

General Education (45 Credits)

The general education common course pathway includes study in the areas of English, communication; humanities and fine arts; social and behavioral sciences; natural sciences and mathematics.

Universal General Education Transfer Courses (34 Credits)

All Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) courses will transfer for equivalency credit.

Credit Hour Requirements* | Courses Fulfilling Requirements

All courses below are considered UGETC courses

English Composition (6 credits)

The following two English composition courses are required:

Communication/Humanities/Fine Arts (6 credits)

Select two courses from the following from at least two different disciplines:

Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)

Select two courses from the following from at least two different disciplines:

Mathematics (8 credits)

Select two courses from the following:

Natural Sciences (8 credits)

Select eight credits from the following courses:

Additional General Education Hours (11 Credits)

An additional 11 credits should be should be selected from courses classified as general education within the CAA. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university. General education courses are listed below.

General Education Electives:

Other Required Hours (15 Credits)

An additional 14 credits of courses should be selected from courses classified as pre-major, elective, or general education courses within the CAA. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university. Pre-major/elective courses are listed below.

Academic Transition (1 credit)

The following course is required:

Pre-Major/Electives:

Note:

* Individual program may provide specific course requirements

Fall Semester I

Total Credits: 14

Spring Semester I

Total Credits: 17

Fall Semester II

  • General Education Credits: 3
  • General Education Credits: 3
  • General Education Credits: 3
  • Pre-major Elective, or General Education Credits: 3-4 
  • Natural Science Requirement Credits: 4

Total Credits: 16-17

Spring Semester II

  • General Education Credits: 3
  • Pre-major, Elective, or General Education Credits: 3
  • Pre-major, Elective, or General Education Credits: 3
  • Pre-major, Elective, or General Education Credits: 4

Total Credits: 13

Total credit hours required for degree: 60-61

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Associate in Science to Bachelor of Science/Art in Computer Science Pathway

A 10 40 0 C2

Computer Science is the study of the storage, transfer and transformation of information. The field encompasses both the theoretical study of algorithms and the practical problems involved in implementing them, in terms of computer software and hardware. Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) offers the first two years of Computer Science courses and courses in other disciplines such as mathematics, humanities, fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, for students who want to major in Computer Science for a baccalaureate program.

The two-year program listed below is designed to meet the requirements of Associate of Science to be completed and prepare students for Bachelor of Science/Art in Computer Science from regional public and private institutions. Students interested in transferring to four-year college or university after GTCC should consult with the Transfer Guide, the transfer office at the institution they will be attending, their faculty advisor, and/or GTCC Student Success Center to ensure transfer of the appropriate courses for that institution for both General Education or pre-major electives.  

Upon successful completion of this degree, graduates will be able to:

  • Create computer programs to access and analyze data using the Software Development Methodology.
  • Demonstrate ethical standards for computer professionals.
  • Use critical thinking and problem solving skills to create computer programs.
  • Demonstrate foundational and object-oriented programming skills.

First Semester

Total Credits: 15

Second Semester

Total Credits: 16

Third Semester

Total Credits: 15

Fourth Semester

Total Credits: 14

Total credits required for this pathway: 60

Notes:

Math Sequence: 

MAT 171
 
MAT 172
 
MAT 175
  
MAT 273
 

Other Required Hours: 

ACC 120
, 
ACC 121
, 
ART 118
, 
ART 121
, 
ART 122
, 
ART 131
, 
ART 132
, 
ART 135
, 
ART 215
, 
ART 283
, 
ART 284
, 
AST 251
, 
BIO 163
, 
BIO 168
, 
BIO 169
, 
BIO 175
, 
BIO 250
, 
BIO 265
, 
BIO 275
, 
BIO 280
, 
BUS 110
, 
BUS 115
, 
BUS 137
, 
CHM 251
, 
CHM 252
, 
CJC 111
, 
CJC 121
, 
CJC 141
, 
COM 150
, 
CSC 120
, 
CSC 134
, 
CSC 151
, 
CTS 115
, 
DFT 170
, 
DRA 120
, 
DRA 130
, 
DRA 131
, 
DRA 132
, 
DRA 140
, 
DRA 142
, 
DRA 145
, 
DRA 170
, 
DRA 171
, 
DRA 240
, 
DRA 270
, 
DRA 271
, 
EDU 144
, 
EDU 145
, 
EDU 216
, 
EDU 221
, 
ENG 125
, 
ENG 126
, 
ENG 273
, 
HEA 110
, 
HEA 112
, 
HEA 120
, 
HIS 221
, 
HIS 227
, 
HIS 236
, 
HSE 110
, 
HUM 180
, 
MAT 280
, 
MAT 285
, 
MUS 111
, 
MUS 121
, 
MUS 122
, 
MUS 125
, 
MUS 126
, 
MUS 141
, 
MUS 142
, 
MUS 151
, 
MUS 152
, 
MUS 214
, 
MUS 215
, 
MUS 217
, 
MUS 221
, 
MUS 222
, 
MUS 241
, 
MUS 242
, 
PED 110
, 
PED 111
, 
PED 165
, all one-hour PED activity courses, 
POL 250
, 
PSY 230
, 
SOC 242
   

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Frequently Asked Questions

You will need to follow the general enrollment process for GTCC.  During the advising process you will have the opportunity to indicate your desire to study within this curriculum. Your advisor will help you sign up for the specific courses you need.

Dr. James Carrier, Instructor
336-334-4822 Ext. 50078
jacarrier@gtcc.edu 

Rebecca Halsey, Instructor
336-334-4822 Ext. 50239
rwhalsey@gtcc.edu 

Scott Ilkenhons, Instructor
(336) 334-4822, ext. 50430
scilkenhons@gtcc.edu

Yes, Financial aid is available if you qualify. Please visit the Financial Aid web page or contact the Financial Aid office at 336-334-4822 Option 3.

Students who meet the admission requirements for GTCC also qualify for admission to the computer science program.

This is determined by where you decide to transfer. The General Education and Technical courses selected for this degree are part of the Universal General Education Transfer Component and Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. More information about transferring to a four-year institution can be found at CFNC.org.

Prospective students should take available high school courses in mathematics.