Option Overview
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The Associate in Science in Natural Sciences and Mathematics degree in Computer Science emphasizes general education and is designed to provide a basis for transfer into the Bachelor of Arts degree program in Computer Science. This 60-credit program is designed for students who desire a strong liberal arts program combined with a solid foundation in computer science that can be completed entirely online.
The ASNSM area of study in Computer Science requires 16 credits of liberal arts Computer Science electives.
Note:
Most courses in data processing are not considered to be in the liberal arts Computer Science category. Students should check with an Advisor to determine if course can be approved as liberal arts Computer Science before registering for course.
Credit Distribution
Courses in the General Education Requirements are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses.
I. General Education Requirements Credits (44 Credits)
A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 credits)
B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 credits)
| SOC-101 | Our Changing World An Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| ETH-230 | Ethics in the Digital Age | 3 |
| POS-110 | American Government | 3 |
C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (9 credits)
| HIS-114 | American History II | 3 |
| LIB-342 | Online Obsessions: Determining and Dealing with Digital Dependency | 3 |
| PHI-130 | Introduction to Critical Reasoning | 3 |
D. Understanding the Physical and Natural World (8 credits)
For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Understanding of the Physical and Natural World.
E. Mathematics (3 credits)
For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Mathematics Courses.
II. Area of Study (16 Credits)
For TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.
Total Credit Hours: 60