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Earn your A.A. degree at SPC - finish at a university

The Computer and Information Science A.A. transfer plan is for students who want to pursue a bachelor of science degree in Computer and Information Science at universities in Florida that offer it. Students who complete these requirements graduate from SPC with an Associate in Arts Degree and meet the state-mandated pre-requisites of their four-year major.

A degree in Computer and Information Science can prepare you for careers like software or mobile applications developer, cybersecurity engineer or analyst or network engineer.

Computer & Information Science Transfer Plan

COMSC-TR
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2022 (610)

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The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2022 (610), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.

Program Summary

The following requirements are intended for students interested in completing an Associate in Arts Degree from SPC and will be transferring to a Computer Science program in the state of Florida (CIP Code 11.0101). However, all students who complete the following requirements will graduate with an Associate in Arts Degree (GEN-AA).

You should always consult with your desired transfer institution to determine if your anticipated program is limited access and to ensure the correct coursework is being taken (including any foreign language requirements). For institution specific information, click here to access the FloridaShines website.

STATE MANDATED PREREQUISITES Programming Course
This requirement satisfies 3 credits of General Education Electives for the AA degree.
COP 1000
Introduction to Computer Programming
3
STATE MANDATED PREREQUISITES Mathematics Core and Elective
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Mathematics Core and Elective requirements for the AA degree.
MAC 2311
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
5
MAC 2312
Calculus with Analytic Geometry II
5
STATE MANDATED PREREQUISITES Natural Science Core and Elective
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Natural Science Core and Elective requirements for the AA degree.
Any Natural Science courses: AST, BCH, BOT, BSC, CHM, ESC, EVR, EVS, GLY, MCB, OCB, OCE, PCB, PSC, PHY or ZOO prefix
6
STATE MANDATED PREREQUISITES Electives
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Natural Science Lab component and 8 credits of General Education Electives.
PHY 2048
Physics I
3
PHY 1048L
Physics Laboratory I
1
PHY 2049
Physics II
3
PHY 1049L
Physics Laboratory II
1
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Communications - Composition
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 24 credits of coursework toward the AA degree.
ENC 1101
Composition I
3
ENC 1101H
Honors Composition I
3
IDS 1106
Interdisciplinary Studies I: Composition I and Introduction to Humanities
6
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Communications - Literature
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 36 credits of coursework toward the AA degree.
Completing IDS 1337H, LIT 2110, LIT 2110H, LIT 2120, or LIT 2120H will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.
AML 1600
African-American Literature
3
AML 2010
American Literature I: to 1865
3
AML 2010H
Honors American Literature I: to 1865
3
AML 2020
American Literature II: 1865 To Present
3
AML 2020H
Honors American Literature II: 1865 to Present
3
ENC 1102
Composition II
3
ENC 1102H
Honors Composition II
3
ENL 2012
British Literature I (to 1800)
3
ENL 2012H
Honors British Literature I (To 1800)
3
ENL 2022
British Literature II (since 1800)
3
IDS 1112H
Honors Interdisciplinary Studies: The Modern World
6
IDS 1337H
Honors Interdisciplinary Studies: Modern Cultures, Global Insights
6
IDS 1610
Interdisciplinary Studies: Literature and Psychology
6
LIT 2110
World Literature I (Ancient World Through Renaissance)
3
LIT 2110H
Honors World Literature I (Ancient World through Renaissance)
3
LIT 2120
World Literature II (Renaissance to the Present)
3
LIT 2120H
Honors World Literature II (Renaissance to the Present)
3
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Communications - Speech
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
SPC 1017
Introduction to Speech Communication
3
SPC 1017H
Honors Introduction to Speech Communication
3
SPC 1065
Business and Professional Speaking
3
SPC 1608
Public Speaking
3
SPC 1608H
Honors Public Speaking
3
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Social and Behavioral Sciences - American Government
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. Completing POS 2041 or POS 2041H will also satisfy the Civic Literacy Requirement.
POS 2041
American National Government
3
POS 2041H
Honors American National Government
3
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Social and Behavioral Sciences - Elective
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
AMH 2020
History of the United States II
3
AMH 2020H
Honors History of the US II
3
ANT 2000
Introduction to Anthropology
3
ECO 2013
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
ECO 2013H
Honors Macroeconomics
3
IDS 1610
Interdisciplinary Studies: Literature and Psychology
6
PSY 1012
General Psychology
3
PSY 1012H
Honors General Psychology
3
SYG 2000
Introductory Sociology
3
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Humanities and Fine Arts - Core
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. Completing ARH 1000, HUM 1020 or IDS 1106 will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.
ARH 1000
Understanding Art
3
HUM 1020
Introduction to Humanities
3
IDS 1106
Interdisciplinary Studies I: Composition I and Introduction to Humanities
6
MUL 1010
Music Appreciation
3
PHI 1010
Introduction to Philosophy
3
PHI 1010H
Honors Introduction to Philosophy
3
THE 2000
Introduction to Theatre Arts
3
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Humanities and Fine Arts - Elective
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Completing ARH 1000, HUM 2270, HUM 2270H, IDS 1337H, REL 2300 or REL2300H will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.
ARH 2050
Art History:Ancient to Gothic
3
ARH 2051
Art History: Renaissance to Contemporary
3
HUM 2210
Western Humanities:Ancient to Renaissance
3
HUM 2210H
Honors Western Humanities: Ancient to Renaissance
3
HUM 2233
Western Humanities:Baroque to Contemporary
3
HUM 2233H
Honors Western Humanities:Baroque to Contemporary
3
HUM 2270
Humanities (East-West Synthesis)
3
HUM 2270H
Honors Humanities (East-West Synthesis)
3
IDS 1112H
Honors Interdisciplinary Studies: The Modern World
6
IDS 1337H
Honors Interdisciplinary Studies: Modern Cultures, Global Insights
6
MUH 1110
Introduction to Music History
3
REL 2300
World Religions
3
REL 2300H
Honors World Religions
3
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Natural Sciences - Laboratory
Complete at least 1 course from the Natural Sciences coursework that includes a laboratory component. Minimum grade of "C" required. Natural Science Laboratory courses include any "C" or "L" course with the following prefixes: APB, AST, BOT, BSC, CHM, ESC, EVR, EVS, GLY, MCB, MET, OCB, OCE, PCB, PHY, PSC or ZOO.
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Ethics
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Ethics coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
PHI 1600
Studies in Applied Ethics
3
PHI 1600H
Honors Studies in Applied Ethics
3
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Computer and Information Literacy Competency
Competency may be demonstrated by completing the Computer Information and Literacy Exam (CGS 1070T) OR by successful completion of one of the approved Computer/Information Literacy Competency courses below. No minimum credits required.
CGS 1070
Basic Computer and Information Literacy
1
CGS 1100
Computer Applications
3
CGS 1309
Computer and Information Technology Concepts
3
EME 2040
Introduction to Educational Technology
3
MUM 1001
Apple Macintosh Foundations
1
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Foreign Language
This degree program requires a minimum of two consecutive years of a foreign language in high school OR two semesters of a foreign language at the college level.
ASL 1140C
Basic American Sign Language with Lab
4
ASL 1150C
Intermediate American Sign Language with Lab
4
FRE 1120
Elementary French I
4
FRE 1121
Elementary French II
4
SPN 1120
Elementary Spanish I
4
SPN 1120H
Honors Elementary Spanish I
4
SPN 1121
Elementary Spanish II
4
SPN 1121H
Honors Elementary Spanish II
4
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Enhanced World View
Complete at least one 3-credit course from the approved General Education Enhanced Worldview coursework below. This requirement is intended to enhance the student's world view in light of an increasingly globalized economy. Minimum grade of "C" required. Any college-level foreign language course, excluding American Sign Language, will meet this requirement.
ARH 1000
Understanding Art
3
HUM 1020
Introduction to Humanities
3
HUM 2270
Humanities (East-West Synthesis)
3
HUM 2270H
Honors Humanities (East-West Synthesis)
3
IDS 1106
Interdisciplinary Studies I: Composition I and Introduction to Humanities
6
IDS 1337H
Honors Interdisciplinary Studies: Modern Cultures, Global Insights
6
INR 2002
International Relations
3
INR 2002H
Honors International Relations
3
LIT 2110
World Literature I (Ancient World Through Renaissance)
3
LIT 2110H
Honors World Literature I (Ancient World through Renaissance)
3
LIT 2120
World Literature II (Renaissance to the Present)
3
LIT 2120H
Honors World Literature II (Renaissance to the Present)
3
REL 2300
World Religions
3
REL 2300H
Honors World Religions
3
WOH 2040
The Twentieth Century
3
WOH 2040H
Honors The Twentieth Century
3
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Civic Literacy
Competency may be demonstrated by completing at least one course from the approved General Education Civic Literacy coursework below (minimum grade of "C" required) AND satisfactory completion of an assessment (exam). This requirement is in compliance with Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code.
POS 2041
American National Government
3
POS 2041H
Honors American National Government
3
AMH 2020
History of the United States II
3
AMH 2020H
Honors History of the US II
3
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT Electives
Complete 24 credits to satisfy the 60 credit requirement for the Associate of Arts degree: 9 credits from the above State Mandated Prerequisites and 15 additional elective credits. The courses used to satisfy the Computer and Information Literacy Requirement and Foreign Language Requirement will be counted as Elective credits. The courses used to satisfy the Enhanced World View requirement will be counted as Elective credits UNLESS counted in another General Education Requirement.

Total Credits:
60
Academic Pathways The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:
  • the recommended order in which to take the program courses
  • suggested course when more than one option exists
  • which semester each course is typically offered
  • if the course has a prerequisite
  • courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
If you are starting the program this term,
VIEW THE RECOMMENDED ACADEMIC PATHWAY

If you have already started the program,
VIEW THE ARCHIVED ACADEMIC PATHWAYS

Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
Program Leadership Information
Norene Kemp
Dean, College of Computer & Information Technology
kemp.norene@spcollege.edu

Florida CIP Code

1192401010: GENERAL DEGREE TRANSFER (AA)

Federal CIP Code

24.0101: Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.

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