Computing and Information Science
Associate Degree Program
Delaware Tech's Computing and Information Science Transfer Program provides the foundational coursework necessary for a successful transfer to a four-year university. This program provides the high-level preparation in general education needed for upper-level coursework at these universities as well as the necessary foundation for Computing and Information Science.
Offered at the following location(s): Wilmington
What You Can Do
In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions such as:
- Computer support specialist
- Web and server-side programmer
- Website designer
- Computing and information technology solutions designer
What You Will Learn
Program Graduate Competencies
The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.
- Design and implement moderate to complex programs that meet specifications, perform reliably, and are maintainable using the principles of software engineering.
- Apply object-oriented design principles to software analysis and programming.
- Develop programs in assembly language that directly address the computer architecture.
- Develop technical documentation to meet end user requirements.
Core Curriculum Competencies
The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Pathway to Graduation
PROGRAM SPECIFIC ADVISEMENT STATEMENT
Delaware Tech does not apply blanket age limits to courses for the purposes of transfer in, meeting selective admission programs' ranking/entrance procedures, or meeting program requirements for award completion. There is a five year age limit on major (CSC) or major support courses which can be applied to program completion and transfer in for the Computing and Information Systems program.
Semester 1
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Year Seminar | 1 | |
| Composition I | 3 | |
| U. S. History: Pre-Civil War | 3 | |
| Computer Science I | 4 | |
| Reasoning with Functions I | 5 | |
| Or | ||
| Reasoning with Functions II | 4 | |
| Or | ||
| Calculus I | 4 |
Semester 2
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Composition II | 3 | |
| United States History Post-Civil War | 3 | |
| Computer Organization | 3 | |
| Computer Science II | 4 | |
| Reasoning with Functions II | 4 | |
| Or | ||
| Calculus I | 4 | |
| Or | ||
| Calculus II | 4 |
Semester 3
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Microeconomics | 3 | |
| Technical Writing and Communication | 3 | |
| Systems Programming | 3 | |
| Computer Science III | 4 | |
| Calculus I | 4 | |
| Or | ||
| Calculus II | 4 |
Semester 4
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Data Structures | 4 | |
| Principles of Discrete Mathematics | 4 | |
| General Physics I | 4 | |
| Or | ||
| Physics I with Calculus | 4 | |
| Calculus II | 4 | |
| Or | ||
| Spanish Communication I | 4 | |
| General Psychology | 3 | |
| Or | ||
| Macroeconomics | 3 | |
| Or | ||
| Sociology | 3 | |
| Or | ||
| Political Science | 3 |
To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 68 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness. This degree is a transfer option and students should refer to the connected degree for details on requirements such as course grades and GPA.
CSCAASCSC
Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree?
This is a program that enables you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior. See a program advisor for details!
This program is offered at the Wilmington campus.
This program is offered at the Wilmington campus.
This program is offered at the Wilmington campus.
Frank Sciallo
Department Chair, Program Advisor,
and Instructor
frank.sciallo@dtcc.edu
(302) 434-5564