# Computer Science for Transfer (Associate in Science Degree)

MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Computer Science

Source: https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/computerscience/

Students completing this associate degree will have completed lower-division major preparation requirements for a computer science degree, an emphasis or option within a computer science degree, or a degree considered similar to computer science at a participating California State University (CSU) campus.

Following transfer to a participating CSU campus, students will be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor’s degree; however, some CSU campuses may require additional lower-division major preparation. This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus not accepting this degree or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as a computer science major and to determine which CSU campuses are participating in this program.

##### Graduation Requirements

-   Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. 
-   Complete all courses in the major with a “C” or "P" or better.
-   Complete the Cal-GETC general education pattern. 
-   Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable grade point average of 2.0.
-   Complete a minimum of 12 semester units in residence at MiraCosta College.

##### Program Student Learning Outcome

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to develop communication, critical thinking, algorithmic analysis, programming, and problem-solving skills that will effectively prepare them for advanced study in computer science at the university level.

**Course Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | |  |
| CS 111 | Introduction to Computer Science I: Java | 3 |
| CS 113 | Basic Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| CS 220 | Computer Architecture and Embedded Systems | 3 |
| CS 226 | Discrete Structures | 4 |
| MATH C2210 | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals * | 5-7 |
| or MATH C2210E | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals - Embedded Support |  |
| or MATH C2210H | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals - Honors |  |
| MATH C2220 | Calculus II: Early Transcendentals * | 4 |
| PHYS 151 | Principles of Physics I * | 4 |
| BIO 204 | Foundations of Biology: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, and Molecular Biology * | 4-5 |
| or CHEM 150 | General Chemistry I: For Science Majors |  |
| or PHYS 152 | Principles of Physics II |  |
| **Total Units** | | **30-33** |

*. Course satisfies a general education requirement on the Cal-GETC general education (GE) pattern. To ensure this degree is completed with no more than 60 units, students should select courses that will also satisfy a GE requirement. Note: All of the BIO, CHEM, MATH, and PHYS courses listed are also GE courses.

**NOTE**: Students are strongly advised to select courses that meet lower-division major preparation requirements at their transfer university and to complete the History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer.