2025-2026 Catalog 
    
    Nov 02, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog

Computer Science (AS)

Location(s): BRCC Mid City


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The Associate of Science in Computer Science degree is an industry-linked program which prepares students for transfer to a 4-year institution as well as for careers as programmers, technicians and specialists in the computer science industry. Students planning to transfer to another institution of higher education should discuss their plans with an academic advisor at both BRCC and the receiving institution to ensure maximum transferability of credits.

To receive this degree, the student must:

  • Earn a “C” or better in all courses to be used towards the degree.
  • Complete the coursework listed below.

Program Outcomes. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:

  1. Identify technical requirements for rapidly changing computing problems.
  2. Solve computer related problems using critical thinking skills independently and in team settings.
  3. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary for transfer to a four-year institution and permit entry into the workforce, according to their career goals.

Program of Study


Total Semester Credit Hours: 18


Total Semester Credit Hours: 18


Choose one:


Total Semester Credit Hours: 12


Total Semester Credit Hours: 12


Total Program Hours: 60


1 Students should refer to their transfer institution for specific Humanities course requirement

2 Appropriate placement test score or MATH 1213  and MATH 1223  or MATH 1235  (with a grade of C or better)

3 Student may choose from the following: ARTS 1023 , MUSC 1013 , THTR 1013 

4 Based on transfer institution requirement

5 Student must take both courses in the CHEM or PHYS sequence

For more information, contact the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Division at (225) 216-8226.

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