Dec 05, 2025  
SFCC Catalog 2025-2026 
    
SFCC Catalog 2025-2026

Computer Science, A.S.


CIP: 11.0201
School of Sciences, Health, Engineering and Math 505-428-1323

This program is designed for students who intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree in computer science. It provides students with general education requirements and rigorous courses in software design and programming. Students must work closely with their transfer institution and their SFCC adviser to ensure the best transition to four-year schools.

Transfer of Credit  

Students can earn the following certificate related to this degree:  

Students can follow the Program Map(s) listed below to complete this program:

Program Learning Outcomes


Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Create desktop, web, and real-time applications that solve problems using programming languages, compilers, integrated development environments, and other software development tools.
  • Derive mathematical algorithms for describing real-world problems, and apply the algorithms using software to solve the problems.
  • Apply operating systems tools to manage information systems.
  • Install, update, and configure software and hardware components.
  • Identify, analyze, and apply a variety of network protocols to manage network architectures, and perform routine network administrative tasks.
  • Apply software tools and best practices to secure an organization’s data.
  • Apply ethical frameworks to analyze privacy, accessibility, and intellectual property issues 

General Education Requirements: (31 Credits)


Total 62 Credits