Computer Science
A.S. Degree Computer Science · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Program Code: SAC.CMPR.AS
Program Control Number: 04197
The associate degree curriculum in computer science leads to entry-level employment in computer science, engineering and other areas where high aptitude in computer programming is recognized. The program prepares students for careers as engineering aides, scientific computing technicians and junior programmers. The program also prepares students to transfer to a university with a major in Computer Science.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Students will know how to use computer science software.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Take ALL of the following courses: | 16 | |
| CMPR 100 | The Computer and Society | 3 |
| CMPR 120 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| CMPR 121 | Programming Concepts | 3 |
| CMPR 129 | Introduction to Computer Organization | 4 |
| CMPR 131 | Data Structures Concepts | 3 |
| Select ONE course from the following: | 3 | |
| CMPR 112 | Java Programming | 3 |
| CMPR 205 | Advanced Visual Basic | 3 |
| CMPR 213 | C# Programming | 3 |
| Select an additional SIX units from the following: | 6-8 | |
| CMPR 112 | Java Programming | 3 |
| CMPR 117 | Linux Programming | 3 |
| CMPR 118 | JavaScript Programming | 3 |
| CMPR 134 | Microsoft Windows Operating System | 3 |
| CMPR 135 | Software Deployment Mechanisms | 1.5 |
| CMPR 139 | Introduction to Cloud Computing | 3 |
| CMPR 140 | Discrete Structures for Computer Science | 3 |
| CMPR 141 | UNIX Operating System | 3 |
| CMPR 142 | Advanced Unix | 3 |
| CMPR 205 | Advanced Visual Basic | 3 |
| CMPR 213 | C# Programming | 3 |
| CMPR 243 | UNIX System Programming | 3 |
| CMPR 247 | Windows Server Operating System | 3 |
| CMPR 249 | Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) | 3 |
| CMPR 248 | Microsoft SQL Server | 3 |
| MATH C2210 | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| MATH C2220 | Calculus II: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| Total | 25-27 | |