For more information, visit the Dallas College Computer Science webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This guided pathway is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to major in Computer Science and transfer to a four-year college or university. An Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in this pathway prepares you to transfer to a university to earn a bachelor's degree that can open the door to a variety of careers, including – but not limited to: Enterprise Application Development, Software Engineering, Cloud Software Services, Computer Graphics and Visualization, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in Computer Science. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an A.S. degree, which will increase your chances of transfer to bachelor's-level programs. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. Courses that complete the degree are noted below. See catalog for official degree requirements.
Visit http://www.dallascollege.edu/transfer and select “Transfer from Dallas College," then click on a university to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Science
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official program of study. See catalog for official degree requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS
The following are prerequisite courses for MATH 2413
MATH 1314, MATH 1316, MATH 2412
Total Hours: 10
SEMESTER 1
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.
COSC 1436 – Programming Fundamentals I
PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness* This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication* This is a Core course.
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking* This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic and career goals by the end of the semester.
- At the end of the semester, begin researching colleges and universities where you would want to major in Computer Science.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options with a Computer Science degree.
Total Hours: 14
SEMESTER 2
ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.
HIST 1302 – United States History II* This is a Core course.
MATH 2413 – Calculus I* This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher. Prerequisites of MATH 1314, MATH 1316, and MATH 2412, prior to enrolling in the course.
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES CORE ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
COSC 1437 – Programming Fundamentals II
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
Ask your success coach about transfer options to pursue the bachelor's degree.
Total Hours: 17
SEMESTER 3
GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.
MATH 2414 – Calculus II Some universities require the completion of MATH 2415, as well.
PHYS 2425 – University Physics I This is a Core course.
COSC 2436 – Programming Fundamentals III
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. Check with Financial Aid at Dallas College and your transfer university for application dates and priority deadlines.
- Check with your success coach for important deadlines and dates.
For students transferring to a university, consider also taking MATH 2305 before transfer.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 4
GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.
PHYS 2426 – University Physics II This is a Core course.
CREATIVE ARTS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
COSC 2425 – Computer Organization
CHOOSE ONE:
- ENGL 2326 – American Literature* This is a Core course.
- ENGL 2331 – World Literature* This is a Core course. OR
- PHIL 1301 – Introduction to Philosophy* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Associate of Science degree.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Request final transcripts to be sent to the college or university to where you will transfer.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 17
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 63 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS