Associate of Arts
Computer Studies
Computer Studies
Associate of ArtsAT A GLANCE
- 60 credits
- Transfer up to 45 credits
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
- Program restrictions apply
TUITION
- $499 per credit (out-of-state)
- $250 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Next Session Starts
February 15Build your expertise in IT, information systems, computer science, software development, and more.
Gain knowledge and expertise in computer studies in this UMGC Associate of Arts specialized curriculum area. Gain introductory knowledge in programming, problem solving, or algorithm design, and then take a variety of courses that are applicable to a bachelor’s degree in a computing-related field.
- Courses
- Sequence
Total Credits Required: 60
Curriculum Courses: 25 Credits
- One 3-credit course in communication, writing, or speech, chosen from the following:
- (3 Credits, ENGL 102)
- (3 Credits, ENGL 281)
- (3 Credits, JOUR 201)
- Any 3-credit COMM or SPCH courses
- Any 3-credit WRTG courses (except 486A and 486B)
- One 1-credit course, chosen from the following:
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198A)
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198B)
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198C)
- (1 Credit, BMGT 121A)
- (1 Credit, BMGT 121B)
- Any 1-credit course
- 21 credits of computer studies-related coursework, chosen from any CMIS, CMIT, CMSC, CMST, DATA, IFSM, or SDEV courses for which you meet the prerequisites
General Education Courses: 35 Credits
- Review the options to fulfill the 35 credits of general education coursework for associate's degrees.
- Review the course catalog or Schedule of Classes to see a complete list of courses.
This is our recommended course sequence to progress through this program. You may take multiple courses simultaneously, up to your course load limit. You cannot take a prerequisite with its subsequent course during the same session. Your plan will be unique and dependent on multiple factors, including the number of credits you transfer to this program. Contact an advisor if you have any questions about this plan, course alternatives, or your course load limit.
Sequence | Course | Requirement(s) Fulfilled |
1 | (3 Credits, PACE 111T) |
General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
2 | (3 Credits, WRTG 111) |
General Education: Communication |
3 |
|
General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
4 | Take any 3-credit computer course. If you have chosen an optional pathway, take a course that aligns with your selected pathway:
|
General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
5 |
|
General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences |
6 | Take any 3-credit computer course. If you have chosen an optional pathway, take a course that aligns with your selected pathway:
|
AA Curriculum Area |
7 |
|
AA Curriculum Area |
8 | Take |
General Education: Math |
9 |
|
General Education: Communication |
10 | Choose one of the following courses:
|
AA Curriculum Area |
11 | Take any 3-credit computer course. If you have chosen an optional pathway, take a course that aligns with your selected pathway:
|
AA Curriculum Area |
12 | (3 Credits, HUMN 100) |
General Education: Arts & Humanities |
13 | Take these courses simultaneously:
|
General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences |
14 | (3 Credits, PSYC 100) |
General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences |
15 |
|
General Education: Arts & Humanities |
16 |
|
General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences |
17 | Take any 3-credit computer course. If you have chosen an optional pathway, take a course that aligns with your selected pathway:
|
AA Curriculum Area |
18 | Take any 3-credit computer course. If you have chosen an optional pathway, take a course that aligns with your selected pathway:
|
AA Curriculum Area |
19 | Take any 3-credit computer course. If you have chosen an optional pathway, take a course that aligns with your selected pathway:
|
AA Curriculum Area |
20 | Take any 3-credit computer course. If you have chosen an optional pathway, take a course that aligns with your selected pathway:
|
AA Curriculum Area |
21 | Take any 3-credit computer course chosen from CMIS, CMIT, CMSC, CMST, CSIA, DATA, IFSM, or SDEV. | AA Curriculum Area |
Total Credits Required: 60
Curriculum Courses: 25 Credits
- One 3-credit course in communication, writing, or speech, chosen from the following:
- (3 Credits, ENGL 102)
- (3 Credits, ENGL 281)
- (3 Credits, JOUR 201)
- Any 3-credit COMM or SPCH courses
- Any 3-credit WRTG courses (except 486A and 486B)
- One 1-credit course, chosen from the following:
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198A)
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198B)
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198C)
- (1 Credit, BMGT 121A)
- (1 Credit, BMGT 121B)
- Any 1-credit course
- 21 credits of computer studies-related coursework, chosen from any CMIS, CMIT, CMSC, CMST, DATA, IFSM, or SDEV courses for which you meet the prerequisites
General Education Courses: 35 Credits
- Review the options to fulfill the 35 credits of general education coursework for associate's degrees.
- Review the course catalog or Schedule of Classes to see a complete list of courses.
This is our recommended course sequence to progress through this program. You may take multiple courses simultaneously, up to your course load limit. You cannot take a prerequisite with its subsequent course during the same session. Your plan will be unique and dependent on multiple factors, including the number of credits you transfer to this program. Contact an advisor if you have any questions about this plan, course alternatives, or your course load limit.
Sequence | Course | Requirement(s) Fulfilled |
1 | (3 Credits, PACE 111T) |
General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
2 | (3 Credits, WRTG 111) |
General Education: Communication |
3 |
|
General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
4 | Take any 3-credit computer course. If you have chosen an optional pathway, take a course that aligns with your selected pathway:
|
General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
5 |
|
General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences |
6 | Take any 3-credit computer course. If you have chosen an optional pathway, take a course that aligns with your selected pathway:
|
AA Curriculum Area |
7 |
|
AA Curriculum Area |
8 | Take |
General Education: Math |
9 |
|
General Education: Communication |
10 | Choose one of the following courses:
|
AA Curriculum Area |
11 | Take any 3-credit computer course. If you have chosen an optional pathway, take a course that aligns with your selected pathway:
|
AA Curriculum Area |
12 | (3 Credits, HUMN 100) |
General Education: Arts & Humanities |
13 | Take these courses simultaneously:
|
General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences |
14 | (3 Credits, PSYC 100) |
General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences |
15 |
|
General Education: Arts & Humanities |
16 |
|
General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences |
17 | Take any 3-credit computer course. If you have chosen an optional pathway, take a course that aligns with your selected pathway:
|
AA Curriculum Area |
18 | Take any 3-credit computer course. If you have chosen an optional pathway, take a course that aligns with your selected pathway:
|
AA Curriculum Area |
19 | Take any 3-credit computer course. If you have chosen an optional pathway, take a course that aligns with your selected pathway:
|
AA Curriculum Area |
20 | Take any 3-credit computer course. If you have chosen an optional pathway, take a course that aligns with your selected pathway:
|
AA Curriculum Area |
21 | Take any 3-credit computer course chosen from CMIS, CMIT, CMSC, CMST, CSIA, DATA, IFSM, or SDEV. | AA Curriculum Area |
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