Computer Science, Associate of Science

Get an Exciting Job in the Tech Industry

Are you good in math and science and want to know how computer systems work? Have you ever wondered how computers store data or how artificial intelligence helps find Internet information faster or makes games better or how computers have changed society? Would you like to learn how to write your own programs and applications?

San Jacinto College’s Associate of Science (AS) in Computer Science may be the right program for you! It is designed to prepare graduates for transfer to universities to complete computer information system or computer science bachelor’s degrees.

Students also may seek an Occupational Certificate, Certificate of Technology, or an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Application Programming.

Other computer-related areas of study include Website Applications Development, Desktop Support and Microsoft Networking, Cisco Networking, and Information Technology Security.

Some of the programming courses will be accepted for transfer to certain schools, but students should check with an educational planner for more details on course transferability.

Career Opportunities

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Architecture & Engineering
  • Database Management Systems
  • Graphics Systems
  • Human-Computer Interaction 
  • Operating Systems & Networking
  • Programming Systems
  • Scientific Computing
  • Security

Earning Potential

Software developer (applications) - $110,0541

Database administrator - $100,0551

Computer hardware engineer - $128,2091

Computer systems analyst - $116,4681

Web developer - $72,4631

Information security analyst - $104,3751

Computer programmer - $93,4261

Computer and information systems managers - $158,6251

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Source: texaswages.com, median salary Gulf Coast region, 2021

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San Jac Online

The Associate of Science (AS) degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year or upper-level college or university and major in mathematics, one of the sciences (biology, chemistry, geology, physics, biotechnology, or related field), engineering, or computer science. For more information, students may refer to the Core Curriculum and Fields of Study sections of the catalog. The AS degree differs from an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in the amount or level of mathematics and science required for degree completion. The College requires a minimum of 12 hours of mathematics, 12 hours in science, or 12 hours in computer sciences beyond the Core requirement for the degree. Please note the Field of Study AS degree options contain state-required courses recommended for the degree.

Students seeking an AS degree should take science courses designed for majors rather than courses for non-majors. Science courses designed for allied health students are not intended for academic transfer toward a science major.

Students choosing to pursue an AS degree should select from the following areas of study: Natural Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics. Courses designed for non-majors do not apply to an AS degree:

  • BIOL 1308 Biology for Non-Science Majors I (lecture)/BIOL 1108 Biology for Non-Science Majors I (lab);
  • BIOL 1309 Biology for Non-Science Majors II (lecture)/BIOL 1109 Biology for Non-Science Majors II (lab);
  • CHEM 1305 Introductory Chemistry I (lecture)/CHEM 1105 Introductory Chemistry I (lab); and
  • GEOL 1301 Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I (lecture)/GEOL 1101 Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I (lab).

The College recommends these courses for the AA degrees.

Plan of Study (Degree Plan)

2COSCI

Transfer Path
18 total semester credit hours (SCH), including:
COSC 1436Programming Fundamentals I4
COSC 1437Programming Fundamentals II4
Select at least six SCH from the following:6
Programming Fundamentals III
Computer Organization
Calculus I
Calculus II
University Physics I (lecture)
and University Physics I (lab)
University Physics II (lecture)
and University Physics II (lab)
The remaining hours will be selected to meet the student's specific transfer institution requirements.4
Total Credits18

Core Curriculum

Core Curriculum: 42 SCH of Core courses including EDUC 1100 Learning Framework/PSYC 1100 Learning Framework.

Communication (010)
Select two of the following courses for 6 SCH:6
Composition I
Composition II
Technical and Business Writing
Mathematics (020)
If you select a 4 SCH MATH course, the overflow hour may be accounted for in the Component Area Option of the Core or in the Transfer Path.
Select one of the following courses for 3 SCH:3
College Algebra
Plane Trigonometry
Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences 1
Calculus for Business and Social Sciences 1
Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) 1
Elementary Statistical Methods (Statistics)
Linear Algebra
Differential Equations
Pre-Calculus Math
Calculus I
Calculus II
Life and Physical Science (030)
Labs for the sciences courses may be accounted for in the Component Area Option.
Select two of the following courses for 6 SCH: 26
Biology for Science Majors I (lecture)
Biology for Science Majors II (lecture)
Biology for Non-Science Majors I (lecture) 3
Biology for Non-Science Majors II (lecture) 3
Anatomy and Physiology I (Lecture) 4
Anatomy and Physiology II (Lecture) 4
Introductory Chemistry I (lecture) 3
General Chemistry I (lecture)
General Chemistry II (lecture)
Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I (lecture) 3
Physical Geology (lecture)
Historical Geology (lecture)
College Physics I (lecture)
College Physics II (lecture)
University Physics I (lecture)
University Physics II (lecture)
Language, Philosophy and Culture (Humanities) (040)
Select one of the following courses for 3 SCH:3
British Literature I
British Literature II
American Literature I
American Literature II
World Literature I
World Literature II
Forms of Literature: Literature and Film
Mexican American Literature
Human Geography
World Civilization I
World Civilization II
Introduction to the Humanities I
Introduction to Philosophy
Introduction to Ethics
Creative Arts (Fine Arts) (050)
Select one of the following courses for 3 SCH:3
Art Appreciation
Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century)
Art History II (14th century to the present)
World Dance
Dance Appreciation
Theater Appreciation
Film Appreciation
Music Appreciation
Music Literature
American Music
American History (060)
Select two of the following courses for 6 SCH:6
United States History I
United States History II
Texas History
Mexican American History I
Mexican American History II
African American History I
African American History II
Government/Political Science (070)
Select two of the following courses for 6 SCH:6
Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 5
Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 5
Social and Behavioral Sciences (080)
Select one of the following courses for 3 SCH:3
Introduction to Archaeology
General Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
World Regional Geography
Introduction to Political Science
Western Civilization I
Western Civilization II
General Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Minority Studies
Child Growth and Development
Component Area Option (090)
The following courses as well as courses not previously used from the other eight areas of the Core may be used to fulfill the Component Area Option requirement.
Select from the following courses for 6 SCH:6
Biology for Science Majors I (lab)
Biology for Science Majors II (lab)
Biology for Non-Science Majors I (lab)
Biology for Non-Science Majors II (lab)
Anatomy and Physiology I (Lab)
Anatomy and Physiology II (Lab)
Introductory Chemistry I (lab)
General Chemistry I (lab)
General Chemistry II (lab)
Beginning Chinese I
Beginning Chinese II
Learning Framework
Learning Framework
Beginning French I
Beginning French II
Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I (lab)
Physical Geology (lab)
Historical Geology (lab)
Beginning German I
Beginning German II
Federal and Texas Constitutions
Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness
College Physics I (lab)
College Physics II (lab)
University Physics I (lab)
University Physics II (lab)
Beginning American Sign Language I
Beginning American Sign Language II
Beginning Spanish I
Beginning Spanish II
Introduction to Speech Communication
Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Business and Professional Speech
Total Credits42
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MATH 1324 Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences, MATH 1325 Calculus for Business and Social Sciences, and MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) do not meet the requirements for students pursuing mathematics or science.

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Students must be simultaneously co-enrolled in the co-requisite science lab.

3

BIOL 1308 Biology for Non-Science Majors I (lecture), BIOL 1309 Biology for Non-Science Majors II (lecture) and CHEM 1305 Introductory Chemistry I (lecture), and GEOL 1301 Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I (lecture) do not meet the requirements for science majors.

4

BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology I (Lecture) and BIOL 2302 Anatomy and Physiology II (Lecture) are designed for allied health majors and not for academic transfer as science majors.

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Students who have taken GOVT 2301 or GOVT 2302, but not both, should check with an educational planner on how to complete the 6 SCH.

If a student successfully completes San Jacinto College’s 42-hour Core Curriculum, that block of courses must be substituted for the receiving institution’s Core Curriculum. The receiving institution may not require a student to take additional Core Curriculum courses to meet the requirements of the Core. Students who transfer without completing the Core Curriculum shall receive academic credit in the Core Curriculum of the receiving institution for each of the courses the student has successfully completed in the San Jacinto College Core Curriculum. Students should plan Core Curriculum courses that would meet baccalaureate degree requirements at the four-year institution.

If you do not see your transfer school, please follow the Plan of Study. For more information, contact an Admissions Advisor. Please speak to an advisor at San Jacinto College and the transfer institution to ensure this Transfer Plan is accurate and complete.

Computer Science

Transfer Plans

  • UH Main, Computer Science, BSUniversity of Houston - Main CampusFull Time

    UH Main, Computer Science MAP

    For college-ready students seeking a Computer Sciences AS at San Jacinto College, transferring to UHM seeking a BS in UH Main, Computer Science.

    Plan of Study Grid
    First Year
    First TermCredits
    PSYC 1100
    Learning Framework
    or Learning Framework
    1
    ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
    PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness 1 1
    COSC 1436 Programming Fundamentals I 4
    MATH 2413 Calculus I 2 4
    HIST 1301 United States History I 3
     Credits16
    Second Term
    ENGL 1302 Composition II 3
    COSC 1437 Programming Fundamentals II 4
    MATH 2414 Calculus II 4
    PHYS 2325
    PHYS 2125
    University Physics I (lecture)
    and University Physics I (lab)
    4
     Credits15
    Second Year
    First Term
    COSC 2436 Programming Fundamentals III 4
    PHYS 2326
    PHYS 2126
    University Physics II (lecture)
    and University Physics II (lab)
    4
    HIST 1302 United States History II 3
    GOVT 2305 Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3
     Credits14
    Second Term
    MATH 2318 Linear Algebra 3 3
    SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology 3
    GOVT 2306 Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3
    ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation 3
    PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy 3
     Credits15
     Total Credits60
    1

    Students who are required to complete a prerequisite for MATH 2413 Calculus I do not need to take PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness, which does not transfer to UH Main. Students may wish to complete MATH 2305 Discrete Mathematics, a 3 SCH course that will transfer to UH Main, instead of taking PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness.

    2

    To take MATH 2413 Calculus I, students must successfully complete either the prerequisite course MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math or placement by testing. Students who test and place out of only MATH 1314 College Algebra will need to take MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math during their first term. Students who place out of both MATH 1314 College Algebra and MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math may start with MATH 2413 Calculus I as indicated on this MAP. Once students complete MATH 2413 Calculus I, they may then take MATH 2414 Calculus II followed by MATH 2318 Linear Algebra.

    3

    Students may also be interested in taking COSC 2325 Computer Organization, which will help them understand the upper-level course work more fully; however, COSC 2325 Computer Organization does not transfer to UH Main.

  • UH Main, Computer Science, BSUniversity of Houston - Main CampusPart Time

    UH Main, Computer Science MAP

    For college-ready students seeking a Computer Sciences AS at San Jacinto College, transferring to UHM seeking a BS in UH Main, Computer Science.

    Plan of Study Grid
    First Year
    First TermCredits
    EDUC 1100
    Learning Framework
    or Learning Framework
    1
    ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
    PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness 1 1
    COSC 1436 Programming Fundamentals I 4
     Credits9
    Second Term
    MATH 2413 Calculus I 2 4
    ENGL 1302 Composition II 3
    COSC 1437 Programming Fundamentals II 4
     Credits11
    Second Year
    First Term
    MATH 2414 Calculus II 4
    PHYS 2325
    PHYS 2125
    University Physics I (lecture)
    and University Physics I (lab)
    4
    HIST 1301 United States History I 3
     Credits11
    Second Term
    COSC 2436 Programming Fundamentals III 4
    PHYS 2326
    PHYS 2126
    University Physics II (lecture)
    and University Physics II (lab)
    4
    HIST 1302 United States History II 3
     Credits11
    Third Year
    First Term
    GOVT 2305 Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3
    MATH 2318 Linear Algebra 3 3
    SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology 3
     Credits9
    Second Term
    GOVT 2306 Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3
    ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation 3
    PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy 3
     Credits9
     Total Credits60
    1

    Students who are required to complete a prerequisite for MATH 2413 Calculus I do not need to take PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness, which does not transfer to UH Main. Students may wish to complete MATH 2305 Discrete Mathematics a 3 SCH course that will transfer to UH Main, instead of taking PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness.

    2

    To take MATH 2413 Calculus I, students must successfully complete either the prerequisite course MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math or placement by testing. Students who test and place out of only MATH 1314 College Algebra will need to take MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math during their first term. Students who place out of both MATH 1314 College Algebra and MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math may start with MATH 2413 Calculus I as indicated on this MAP. Once students complete MATH 2413 Calculus I, they may then take MATH 2414 Calculus II followed by MATH 2318 Linear Algebra.

    3

    Students may also be interested in taking COSC 2325 Computer Organization, which will help them understand the upper-level course work more fully; however, COSC 2325 Computer Organization does not transfer to UH Main.

  • UHCL, Computer Science, BSUniversity of Houston - Clear LakeFull Time

    UHCL, Computer Science MAP

    For college-ready students seeking a Computer Sciences AS at San Jacinto College, transferring to UHCL seeking a BS in UHCL, Computer Science.

    Plan of Study Grid
    First Year
    First TermCredits
    EDUC 1100
    Learning Framework
    or Learning Framework
    1
    ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
    PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness 1 1
    COSC 1436 Programming Fundamentals I 4
    MATH 2413 Calculus I 2 4
    HIST 1301 United States History I 3
     Credits16
    Second Term
    ENGL 1302 Composition II 3
    COSC 1437 Programming Fundamentals II 4
    MATH 2414 Calculus II 4
    PHYS 2325
    PHYS 2125
    University Physics I (lecture)
    and University Physics I (lab)
    4
     Credits15
    Second Year
    First Term
    COSC 2436 Programming Fundamentals III 4
    PHYS 2326
    PHYS 2126
    University Physics II (lecture)
    and University Physics II (lab)
    4
    HIST 1302 United States History II 3
    GOVT 2305 Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3
     Credits14
    Second Term
    MATH 2318 Linear Algebra 3 3
    SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology 3
    GOVT 2306 Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3
    ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation 3
    PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy 3
     Credits15
     Total Credits60
    1

    Students who are required to complete a prerequisite for MATH 2413 Calculus I do not need to take PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness, which does not transfer to UHCL. Students may wish to complete MATH 2305 Discrete Mathematics, a 3 SCH course that will transfer to UHCL, instead of taking PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness.

    2

    To take MATH 2413 Calculus I, students must successfully complete either the prerequisite course MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math or placement by testing. Students who test and place out of only MATH 1314 College Algebra will need to take MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math during their first term. Students who place out of both MATH 1314 College Algebra and MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math may start with MATH 2413 Calculus I as indicated on this map. Once students complete MATH 2413 Calculus I, they may then take MATH 2414 Calculus II followed by MATH 2318 Linear Algebra.

    3

    Students may also be interested in taking COSC 2325 Computer Organization, which will help them understand the upper-level course work more fully; however, COSC 2325 Computer Organization does not transfer to UHCL.

  • UHCL, Computer Science, BSUniversity of Houston - Clear LakePart Time

    UHCL, Computer Science MAP

    For college-ready students seeking a Computer Sciences AS at San Jacinto College, transferring to UHCL seeking a BS in UHCL, Computer Science.

    Plan of Study Grid
    First Year
    First TermCredits
    EDUC 1100
    Learning Framework
    or Learning Framework
    1
    ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
    PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness 1 1
    COSC 1436 Programming Fundamentals I 4
     Credits9
    Second Term
    MATH 2413 Calculus I 2 4
    ENGL 1302 Composition II 3
    COSC 1437 Programming Fundamentals II 4
     Credits11
    Second Year
    First Term
    MATH 2414 Calculus II 4
    PHYS 2325
    PHYS 2125
    University Physics I (lecture)
    and University Physics I (lab)
    4
    HIST 1301 United States History I 3
     Credits11
    Second Term
    COSC 2436 Programming Fundamentals III 4
    PHYS 2326
    PHYS 2126
    University Physics II (lecture)
    and University Physics II (lab)
    4
    HIST 1302 United States History II 3
     Credits11
    Third Year
    First Term
    GOVT 2305 Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3
    MATH 2318 Linear Algebra 3 3
    SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology 3
     Credits9
    Second Term
    GOVT 2306 Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3
    ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation 3
    PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy 3
     Credits9
     Total Credits60
    1

    Students who are required to complete a prerequisite for Math 2413 Calculus I do not need to take PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness, which does not transfer to UHCL. Students may wish to complete MATH 2305 Discrete Mathematics, a 3 SCH course that will transfer to UHCL, instead of taking PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness.

    2

    To take MATH 2413 Calculus I, students must successfully complete either the prerequisite course MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math or placement by testing. Students who test and place out of only MATH 1314 College Algebra will need to take MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math during their first term. Students who place out of both MATH 1314 College Algebra and MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math may start with MATH 2413 Calculus I as indicated on this map. Once students complete MATH 2413 Calculus I, they may then take MATH 2414 Calculus II followed by MATH 2318 Linear Algebra.

    3

    Students may also be interested in taking COSC 2325 Computer Organization, which will help them understand the upper-level course work more fully; however, COSC 2325 Computer Organization does not transfer to UHCL.

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