Science (Computer Science) - Associate of Science

Doña Ana Community College

2024-2025 Catalog

Associate of Science (Computer Science) Degree

The Associate of Science degree allows students to complete many of the general education requirements for a bachelor’s degree while still at the community college. Students should take electives that apply toward the requirements of their chosen bachelor’s degree. The science electives may be taken at DACC or NMSU. Students who wish to transfer to NMSU and major in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics, should consider selecting the appropriate Concentration and follow the related Roadmap, in consultation with their advisor.

Doña Ana Community College

2024-2025 Catalog

Associate of Science (Computer Science) Degree

(60 Credits)

Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits with a minimum cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.  A minimum of 15 of the total degree credits for the Associate’s degree must be completed at DACC, or any other NMSU campus.  The New Mexico General Education Requirements can be found in the section titled, “Transfer Among New Mexico Institutions of Higher Education”.

Prefix Title Credits
General Education
Area I: Communications
ENGL 1110GComposition I4
ENGL 2210GProfessional and Technical Communication Honors3
COMM 1130GPublic Speaking3
or COMM 1115G Introduction to Communication
Area II: Mathematics
MATH 1250GTrigonometry & Pre-Calculus4
Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences 1
Area III: Laboratory Sciences 18
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences 13
Area V: Humanities 13
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 13
General Education Elective 13-4
Concentration Requirements
C S 172Computer Science I4
C S 271Object Oriented Programming4
C S 272Introduction to Data Structures4
Recommended STEM-H Electives
C S 151C++ Programming 23
or C S 153 Python Programming I
MATH 1511GCalculus and Analytic Geometry I4
MATH 1521GCalculus and Analytic Geometry II4
MATH 2415Introduction to Linear Algebra3
Total Credits60-61
1

See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses

2

Not Applicable to BS or BA in Computer Science at NMSU-MA

(60-61 credits)

A Suggested Plan of Study

The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract.  Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change. 

Students must complete at least 60 credits with a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.0. A minimum of 15 of the total degree credits for the associate’s degree must be completed at DACC, or any other NMSU campus. The New Mexico General Education Requirements can be found in the section titled, “Transfer Among New Mexico Institutions of Higher Education".

NOTE: Not all General Education ('G') courses listed below are taught at DACC. Please check DACC's current schedule for actual course offerings.

A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Semester 1Credits
C S 172 Computer Science I 4
ENGL 1110G Composition I 4
MATH 1250G Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus 4
Laboratory Sciences 1 4
 Credits16
Semester 2
C S 271 Object Oriented Programming 4
ENGL 2210G Professional and Technical Communication Honors 3
Humanities 1 3
Social/Behavioral Sciences 1 3
Creative and Fine Arts 1 3
 Credits16
Second Year
Semester 1
C S 272 Introduction to Data Structures 4
COMM 1130G
Public Speaking
or Introduction to Communication
3
MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 4
Laboratory Sciences 1 4
 Credits15
Semester 2
MATH 1521G Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 4
MATH 2415 Introduction to Linear Algebra 3
C S 151 C++ Programming 3
General Education Elective 1 3-4
 Credits13-14
 Total Credits60-61
1

See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses

Name: DACC Academic Advising

Office Location: DASR 103

Phone: (575) 528-7272

Website: https://dacc.nmsu.edu/academics/programs/associate-of-science/index.html