USF Tampa - Computer Science - Transfer Plan

College of Computer & Information Technology

FTCOSC-TR

Program Leadership Information

John Long
Associate Dean, College of Computer Info and Tech
long.john@spcollege.edu


Dr. Mark McKinney
Dean, College of Computer & Information Technology
mckinney.mark@spcollege.edu


Program Summary

This Program of Study is intended to assist in the transfer advising process. Students following a transfer plan (FTCOSC-TR) will graduate with an Associate of Arts degree from SPC. The following requirements include State Mandated Prerequisite courses and are intended to prepare students for transfer into the Computer Science Bachelor of Science program at USF Tampa (CIP Code 11.0101). Students should always consult with the desired institution to determine if the anticipated program is limited access and to ensure the correct coursework is being taken (including any foreign language requirements), and see if additional requirements exist (e.g., minimum GPA).

Fuse Program Information Students must declare their enrollment in the Fuse Program before completing 30 credit hours. Students in the Fuse Program must meet certain eligibility criteria to ensure their guaranteed admission to their intended program: minimum GPA, completing the courses outlined in the Academic Pathway, completing all State Mandated Prerequisites, and graduating with an Associate of Arts degree. To declare enrollment in the Fuse Program, or to check eligibility status, please make an appointment with your academic advisor. A list of fuse majors can be found at www.spcollege.edu/fuse.

Academic Pathway

The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:
  • the recommended order in which to take the program courses
  • suggested course when more than one option exists
  • which semester each course is typically offered
  • if the course has a prerequisite
  • courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
If you are starting the program this term, click here to access the recommended Academic Pathway.

If you have already started the program, click one of the following for the archived Academic Pathways. Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.

Program Requirements

STATE MANDATED PREREQUISITES
Mathematics Core and Elective
Credits 10

Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Math Core and Elective requirements and 4 elective credits required for the AA degree.

 
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (Active)
5
Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (Active)
5
STATE MANDATED PREREQUISITES
Natural Sciences Core, Elective, and Laboratory
Credits 8
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Natural Sciences Core, Elective and Laboratory requirements and 2 elective credits required for the AA degree.
 
Physics I (Active)
3
Physics Laboratory I (Active)
1
Physics II (Active)
3
Physics Laboratory II (Active)
1
STATE MANDATED PREREQUISITES
Electives
Credits 6
Completion of this requirement satisfies 6 elective credits required for the AA degree.
 
Introduction to Computer Programming (Active)
3
Java Programming I (Active)
3
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
AA General Education Requirements
Credits 36
Communications - Core
3

Complete 3 credits.
Minimum grade of “C” required.
Must be completed within the first 24 credits of coursework toward the AA degree.

 
Composition I (Active)
3
Honors Composition I (Active)
3
Communications - Elective
3

Complete 3 credits.
Minimum grade of “C” required.
Must be completed within the first 36 credits of coursework toward the AA degree.

 
Composition II (Active)
3
Honors Composition II (Active)
3
Communications - Speech Elective
3

Complete 3 credits.
Minimum grade of "C" required.

 
Introduction to Speech Communication (Active)
3
Honors Introduction to Speech Communication (Active)
3
Speaking for Professionals (Active)
3
Public Speaking (Active)
3
Honors Public Speaking (Active)
3
Social and Behavioral Sciences - Core - American Government
3

Complete 3 credits.
Minimum grade of “C” required.
Completing POS 2041 or POS 2041H will satisfy the course component of the Civic Literacy Requirement.

 
American National Government (Active)
3
Honors American National Government (Active)
3
Social and Behavioral Sciences - Elective
3

Complete 3 credits.
Minimum grade of “C” required. 
Completing INR 2002/H or WOH 2040 will also satisfy the Enhanced World View requirement. 
Completing AMH 2020/H will satisfy the course component of the Civic Literacy Requirement.
Completing AMH 2010/H in Fall 2024 or thereafter will satisfy the course component of the Civic Literacy Requirement.

 
History of the United States I (Active)
3
Honors History of the United States I (Active)
3
History of the United States II (Active)
3
Honors History of the US II (Active)
3
Introduction to Anthropology (Active)
3
Principles of Macroeconomics (Active)
3
Honors Macroeconomics (Active)
3
General Psychology (Active)
3
Honors General Psychology (Active)
3
Introduction to Economics (Active)
3
Principles of Microeconomics (Active)
3
Development of Western Civilization I (Active)
3
International Relations (Active)
3
Honors International Relations (Active)
3
State & Local Government (Active)
3
Introduction to Sociology (Active)
3
The Twentieth Century (Active)
3

*** Effective Fall 2024, SYG 2000 will no longer satisfy the General Education Social and Behavioral Science Core requirement. Students who have successfully completed SYG 2000 prior to Fall 2024 will satisfy the Social and Behavioral Science Core.

 
Humanities and Fine Arts - Core
3

Complete 3 credits.
Minimum grade of “C” required. 
Completing ARH 1000, HUM 1020, or MUL 1010 will also satisfy the Enhanced World View requirement.

 
Understanding Art (Active)
3
Introduction to Humanities (Active)
3
Music Appreciation (Active)
3
Introduction to Philosophy (Active)
3
Honors Introduction to Philosophy (Active)
3
Introduction to Theatre Arts (Active)
3
Humanities and Fine Arts - Elective
3

Complete an additional 3 credits from either Humanities and Fine Arts Core or Humanities and Fine Arts Elective course options.
Minimum grade of "C" required.
Completing REL 2300/H will also satisfy the Enhanced World View requirement.

 
Art History:Ancient to Gothic (Active)
3
Art History: Renaissance to Contemporary (Active)
3
Western Humanities:Ancient to Renaissance (Active)
3
Honors Western Humanities: Ancient to Renaissance (Active)
3
Western Humanities:Baroque to Contemporary (Active)
3
Introduction to Music History (Active)
3
World Religions (Active)
3
Honors World Religions (Active)
3
Ethics (Institutional Requirement)
3

Complete 3 credits. 
Minimum grade of “C” required.

 
Introduction to Ethics (Active)
3
Honors Introduction to Ethics (Active)
3
Computer and Information Literacy Competency (Institutional Requirement)
0

No minimum credits required.
Competency may be demonstrated by completing the Computer Information and Literacy Exam (CGS 1070T) or by successful completion of one of the approved Computer/Information Literacy Competency courses. 

 
Basic Computer and Information Literacy (Active)
1
Computer Applications (Active)
3
Computer and Information Technology Concepts (Active)
3
Introduction to Educational Technology (Active)
3
Apple Macintosh Foundations (Active)
1
Enhanced World View (Institutional Requirement)
0

Complete at least one 3-credit course from the approved General Education Enhanced World View coursework. This requirement is intended to enhance the student's world view in light of an increasingly globalized economy. Any college-level foreign language course, excluding American Sign Language, will meet this requirement.
Minimum grade of "C" required. 

 
Understanding Art (Active)
3
Introduction to Humanities (Active)
3
Humanities (East-West Synthesis) (Active)
3
International Relations (Active)
3
Honors International Relations (Active)
3
World Literature I (Ancient World Through Renaissance) (Active)
3
Honors World Literature I (Ancient World through Renaissance) (Historical)
3
World Literature II (Renaissance to the Present) (Active)
3
Music Appreciation (Active)
3
World Religions (Active)
3
Honors World Religions (Active)
3
The Twentieth Century (Active)
3
Foreign Language
0

This degree program requires a minimum of two consecutive years of a foreign language in high school OR two semesters of a foreign language at the college level.

 
Basic American Sign Language with Lab (Active)
4
Intermediate American Sign Language with Lab (Active)
4
Elementary French I (Active)
4
Elementary French II (Active)
4
Elementary Spanish I (Active)
4
Elementary Spanish II (Active)
4
Civic Literacy (FL State Requirement)
0

Competency may be demonstrated by completing at least one course from the approved General Education Civic Literacy coursework (minimum grade of "C" required) AND satisfactory completion of an assessment (exam). Students completing AMH 2010/H in Fall 2024 or thereafter will satisfy the Civic Literacy course requirement.  This requirement is in compliance with Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code.

 
History of the United States I (Active)
3
Honors History of the United States I (Active)
3
History of the United States II (Active)
3
Honors History of the US II (Active)
3
American National Government (Active)
3
Honors American National Government (Active)
3
General Electives
24

Complete 24 credits to satisfy the 60-credit requirement for the Associate of Arts degree. The State Mandated Prerequisites above will satisfy 12 of these credits. The college-level course (credits) used to satisfy the Computer and Information Literacy Requirement and Foreign Language Requirement will be counted as Elective credits. The college-level course (credits) used to satisfy the Enhanced World View requirement and Civic Literacy requirement will be counted as Elective credits UNLESS counted in another General Education Requirement.

 

 
Total: 60