Suggested Course Sequences
Suggested pathways to degrees and certificates in Computer Science
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Notes
- Offered Fall only: CIS-132
- Offered Spring only: CIS-165PH
- Offered Fall only in even years: CS 24
- Offered Spring only in even years: CS 23
- Math pre-requisites for CS transfer classes are enforced by the instructor.
Associate of Arts Degree in Computer Science,
Associate of Science Degree in Computer Science,
and Typical Transfer Sequence (†)
Four Consecutive Semesters Plus Summer(see note: ††)
| Fall | Spring | Summer | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS 11 or CS 12J CIS 90* |
CS 19 or CS 20J | CIS 131* | CS 24 | CS 21 CS 23 |
| MATH 5A | MATH 5B | MATH 5C | MATH 6 and 7 |
Six Consecutive Semesters Plus Optional Summer
| Fall | Spring | Summer | Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS 1 + CS1L | CS 11 or CS 12J CIS 90* |
CIS 131* | CS 19 or CS 20J | CS 21 | CS 24 | CS 23 |
| MATH 152 | MATH 4 or |
MATH 5A | MATH 5B | MATH 5C | MATH 6 and MATH 7 |
† For college and university specific transfer requirements see assist.org to explore:
- Cabrillo agreements with other campuses
- Computer Science University Majors and then select a discipline like Computer Science and Engineering
Certificate of Achievement: C++ Programming
Note: MATH 4 (or MATH 2 & MATH 3) required for CS 19.
Three Consecutive Semesters Plus Summer as Required
| Fall | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS 1 + CS 1L or CS 12AL | CS 11 or CIS 132 CIS 90* |
CS 19 | |
| COMM 2 or COMM 10 | ENGL 1A/1AH/1AMC/1AMCH | ||
| MATH 154 or MATH 152 | MATH 152 or MATH 4 (or MATH 2 & MATH 3) | MATH 4 or MATH 2 & MATH 3 |
Certificate of Achievement: Java Programming
Note: MATH 4 (or MATH 2 & MATH 3) required for CS 20J.
Three Consecutive Semesters Plus Summer as Required
| Fall | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS 1 + CS1L or CS 12AL | CS 12J or CS 12GP CIS 90* |
CIS 131* | CS 20J |
| COMM 2 or COMM 10 | ENGL 1A/1AH/1AMC/1AMCH | ||
| MATH 154 or MATH 152 | MATH 152 or MATH 4 | MATH 4 or MATH 2 & MATH 3 |
Certificate of Achievement: Programming
Three Consecutive Semesters Plus Optional Summer
| Fall | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS 19 or CS 20J CIS 90* |
CS 21 CS 23 or MATH 23 |
CIS 131** | CS 24 CIS 98** CIS 132** |
| ENGL 1A/1AH/1AMC/1AMCH | COMM 2 or COMM 10 | ||
| MATH 5A |
Four Consecutive Semesters Plus Optional Summer
| Fall | Spring | Summer | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS 19 or CS 20J CIS 90* |
CS 21 | CIS 131** | CS 24 CIS 98** CIS 132** |
CS 23 |
| ENGL 1A/1AH/1AMC/1AMCH | COMM 2 or COMM 10 | |||
| MATH 5A |
Certificate of Achievement: Web Programming
Note: MATH 4 (or MATH 2 & MATH 3) required only if taking CS 20J
Two Consecutive Semesters Plus Summer
| Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 132 CIS 90* |
CIS 165PH CS 12J or CS 20J |
CIS 131 |
| ENGL 1A/1AH/1AMC/1AMCH | COMM 2 or COMM 10 | |
| MATH 152 or MATH 4 (or MATH 2 & MATH 3) |
Three Consecutive Semesters Plus Summer
| Fall | Spring | Summer | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 132 | CIS 165PH | CIS 131 | CS 12J CIS 90* |
CS 20J* |
| ENGL 1A/1AH/1AMC/1AMCH | COMM 2 or COMM 10 | |||
| MATH 152 | MATH 4( or MATH 2 & MATH 3)* |
Skills Certificate: Game Programming
Note: MATH 4 (or MATH 2 & MATH 3) required for CS 20J.
Three Consecutive Semesters Plus Optional Summer
| Fall | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS 11 or CS 12J | CS 12GP | CIS 131* | CS 20J |
| MATH 152 or MATH 4(or MATH 2 & MATH 3) | MATH 4( or MATH 2 & MATH 3) |
Skills Certificate: Web Programming
Note: MATH 4 (or MATH 2 & MATH 3) required only if taking CS 20J.
Three Consecutive Semesters Plus Optional Summer
| Fall | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 132*** |
165PH | CIS 131*** | CS 12J or CS 20J |
| MATH 154 | MATH 152 | MATH 4(or MATH 2 & MATH 3) | DM 173B |
Endnotes
* Strongly recommended but not required.
** 2 of these three courses are required
*** 1 of these two courses are required
