Computer Science Transfer Pathway (AS)
60 Credits
The Computer Science Transfer Pathway AS offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Computer Science bachelor’s degree programs at Minnesota State universities. The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State universities enter the university with junior-year status. All courses in the Transfer Pathway associate degree will directly transfer and apply to the designated bachelor’s degree programs in a related field.
Universities within the Minnesota State system include Bemidji State University; Metropolitan State University; Minnesota State University, Mankato; Minnesota State University Moorhead; Southwest Minnesota State University; St. Cloud State University; and Winona State University.
Core Courses – 28 Credits
| CSCI 1101 | Introduction to Computing and Problem Solving | 4 cr |
| CSCI 1111 | Introduction to Programming in C | 4 cr |
| CSCI 2001 | Computer Programming Concepts | 4 cr |
| CSCI 2002 | Algorithms and Data Structures | 4 cr |
| CSCI 2021 | Machine Architecture and Organization | 4 cr |
Complete one of the following two courses:
Complete one of the following three courses:
| CSCI 1202 | Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++ | 4 cr |
| CSCI 1203 | Introduction to Computer Programming in Java | 4 cr |
| CSCI 2033/MATH 2033 | Elementary Computational Linear Algebra | 4 cr |
Additional Required Courses – 32 Credits
Complete one of the following three courses:
Complete a minimum of 20 additional credits from at least 4 of the MnTC Goal Areas:
3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 in order to have completed courses from at least 6 of the 10 goal areas. (Check with your transfer institution for specific requirements)
Other Degree Requirements
If needed, complete additional courses to reach 60 college-level credits total.
- Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for college-level coursework (courses numbered 1000 and above) completed at Normandale.
- Earn a minimum of 15 college-level credits at Normandale.
Coursework in this degree program satisfies a portion of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC). Please see MnTC Degree Audit Report.
