Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science in Computing and Information Systems provides students with the foundational knowledge necessary to meet entry-level employment needs of the regional labor market that includes Baton Rouge. Students gain knowledge, professional skills, and specialized hands-on technical training to position them for application development opportunities.
Program Requirements
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher in all credit hours to be used towards the degree.
- Earn a “C” or better in all courses in the program of study outline below.
- Complete the coursework listed below.
Program Outcomes
- Use programming techniques, skills, and tools to solve problems in a rapidly changing environment.
- Communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences by explaining the software development life cycle.
- Recognize professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities.
- Contribute effectively in a team environment to accomplish a common goal.
- Demonstrate the skills necessary for entry-level employment.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ENGL 1013 | English Composition I | 3 |
| BIOL 1013 | General Biology I | 3 | |
| MATH 1235 | College Algebra & Trigonometry | 5 | |
| CSCI 2203 | Microcomputer Applications in Business | 3 | |
| CSCI 1923 | Introduction to Computers: Programming Logic and Design | 3 | |
| Second Semester | CSCI 1933 | Software Design and Programming I | 3 |
| CSCI 2003 | Discrete Structures | 3 | |
| CSCI 1823 | Introduction to Database Design | 3 | |
| CSCI 1973 | Emerging Technology | 3 | |
| CSCI 1953 | Society and Ethics in Computing | 3 | |
| Third Semester | CSCI 1943 | Software Design and Programming II | 3 |
| PSYC 2013 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| CSCI 2153 | Linux/Unix System Programming | 3 | |
| CSCI 2604 | Mobile Application Development | 4 | |
| HIST 1113 | World Civilization to 1500 | 3 | |
| Fourth Semester | CSCI 2903 | Object-Oriented Programming (Java) | 3 |
| CSCI 2724 | Web Programming | 4 | |
| CSCI 2103 | Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 | |
| CSCI 2783 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |