Engineering: Computer Science Specialization, A.S.

Associate of Science
831-01

Purpose: This curriculum is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete an Engineering based baccalaureate degree in computer science or information technology. This program was designed for students who want to transfer to Virginia Tech or University of Virginia, but may be applicable to other transfer institutions. Students desiring a four-year Computer Science degree that is not associated with Engineering should consider the A.S. Science: Computer Science Specialization, A.S. .

Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet the requirements for admission to credit-level coursework established by the college. This program is restricted to students eligible to enroll in MTH 263* .  

Placement Requirements: Students who do not demonstrate readiness for college-level English will be required to select appropriate EDE 10  or ENG 111 /EDE 11*  coursework in consultation with an advisor.

Students who do not demonstrate readiness for the college-level math will be required to select appropriate MDE coursework in consultation with an advisor.

Students who intend to transfer should verify specific program requirements with their four-year institution. Students with questions about the differences in the computer science/information technology degrees at Virginia Western should contact the program head before enrolling.