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2025-2026 SLCC General Catalog

Computer Science: AS

Associate of Science | 60 credits

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Program Description

The Computer Science AS degree prepares students for transfer to Utah universities and various computing careers. The degree emphasizes Computer Science, Data Science, and Software Development. With a careful selection of elective emphasis area courses, the student can transfer and continue their studies toward a bachelor’s degree as a Junior.

Career Opportunities

The Computer Science AS degree primarily prepares student for transfer to programs leading to a bachelor’s degree.  A bachelor’s degree in computer science or related areas leads to many different career opportunities:

Based upon the job postings in Glass Door, in September 2024 there were 262 postings for individuals with Computer Science degrees.  The salaries ranged from 40K - 200K and include careers such as Programmer/Analyst, Software Engineer, Applications Developer, Implementation Technician, etc.

https://www.glassdoor.com/Job/salt-lake-city-ut-computer-science-jobs-SRCH_IL.0,17_IC1128289_KO18,34.htm?maxSalary=200000&minSalary=40000

Transfer/Articulation Information

Please refer to the Student Resources section of the SLCC University Transfer webpage.

Estimated Cost for Students

Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx 

Books: $300, Supplies: $0-$100, Course Fees: $100

Note: Fees vary based upon specific registration and are subject to changes.

General Education Requirements

  

Program General Education Notes

Courses that meet General Education requirements may be used to meet program requirements unless specified by the program. If this option is chosen, students must complete additional general elective courses to meet the total credit hour requirement. 

Program Requirements

Required Courses (12 credits)

If beginning program with no prior programming experience, complete CS 1030 - Foundations of Computing  as a program elective prior to starting the required courses below.

Complete all of the following:

Program Electives (21 credits)

Students may take any combination of the below courses.  The groupings are guides to student choice for transfer.

Time to Completion & Graduation Map

  • Computer Science AS: Full-time  
  • Time to completion is 4 semesters based on a full-time minimum of 15-16 credits per semester. Less than 15 credits per semester will increase time to completion.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcome alignment with Student Learning Outcomes  in brackets.

  • Demonstrate substantive knowledge in computer science, including classical algorithms, data structures, and programming languages. [1,9]
  • Apply principles of data structures, algorithms, and graphical user interfaces in the context of object-oriented design to develop modular, reusable, and maintainable code. [4,5]
  • Analyze the complexity and efficiency of algorithms using quantitative literacy and computational thinking. [1,3]
  • Apply software development principles including requirements analysis, software design, implementation, testing and modification for software projects. [1,5]
  • Collaborate effectively in teams to develop software solutions, demonstrating effective communication in technical and professional contexts utilizing collaborative development tools. [2,7]
  • Articulate the responsibilities of a computer science professional including the ethical and social issues. [6,8]