Computer ScienceAssociate in Science

  1. Chabot College
    Computer Science
    Associate in Science
    • 58–63 credits
    • 4 terms
  2. to Degree

Computer Science map for 2025-2026

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Chabot College: Computer Science

Term 1 — Fall

4 courses15 credits

CSCI 14

Introduction to Structured Programming In C++
  • Major
  • 4 credits
  • Prerequisites

CSCI 41

Introduction to UNIX
  • Major
  • 2 credits

MTH 1

Calculus I
  • Major / Gen Ed
  • 5 credits
  • Prerequisites

GE AA/AS: English Composition

  • General Education
  • 4 credits

STEM Student Educational Plan (SEP)

Make a STEM counseling appointment to develop your SEPC (comprehensive student educational plan).
  • Milestone

STEM Center

Math & Science support (tutoring, counseling & more)
  • Milestone

Financial Aid

Apply for financial aid for next year (FAFSA or CADAA). The priority deadline is March 2nd.
  • Milestone

Term 2 — Spring

4 courses16–17 credits

MTH 2

Calculus II
  • Major
  • 5 credits
  • Prerequisites

CSCI 15

Object-Oriented Programming Methods
  • Major
  • 4 credits
  • Prerequisites

CSCI 21

Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming
  • Major
  • 4 credits
  • Prerequisites

GE AA/AS: Oral Communication and Critical Thinking

  • General Education
  • 3–4 credits

Review your SEP in DegreeWorks

Check in with your Counselor if needed to ensure you are on track to register for Spring classes.
  • Milestone

Career Exploration & Preparation

Explore and apply for STEM internship and research opportunities.
  • Milestone

Term 3 — Fall

5 courses14–16 credits

CSCI 20

Introduction to Data Structures
  • Major
  • 4 credits
  • Prerequisites

Choose MTH 6 or MTH 8

  • Major
  • 3 credits

GE AA/AS: Art and Humanities

  • General Education
  • 3–5 credits

GE AS: Wellness-Area of Health or PE Activity

  • General Education
  • 1 credit

GE AA/AS: Ethnic Studies

  • General Education
  • 3 credits

Apply for Transfer

Transfer Activities, Counseling & Support
  • Milestone

Financial Aid

Apply for financial aid for next year (FAFSA or CADAA). The priority deadline is March 2nd.
  • Milestone

Review your SEP in DegreeWorks

Check in with your Counselor if needed to ensure you are on track to register for Spring classes.
  • Milestone

Term 4 — Spring

4 courses13–15 credits

GE AA/AS: Social and Behavioral Sciences

  • General Education
  • 3 credits

GE AA/AS: Natural Sciences

  • General Education
  • 3–5 credits

Electives

  • Elective
  • 4 credits

Electives

  • Elective
  • 3 credits

Graduation

Submit “Request for Degree” form to Admissions & Records by April 1st
  • Milestone

General Education Certification

Submit GE Certification Request form if completing all general education courses prior to transfer.
  • Milestone
Computer Science — Associate in Science
Total credits: 58–63

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