A2B Mapped — Computer Science Pathway
You chose to start at:
Northern Essex Community College
Talk to an advisor:
Academic Advising
(978) 556-3440
And transfer to:
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Talk to an advisor:
Admissions
(413) 545-0222
mail@admissions.umass.edu
| Area of Study | Credits | Northern Essex Community College | To | University of Massachusetts Amherst | Degree Requirements Fulfilled by Course(s) |
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| Major Foundational Credits | |||||
| Calculus I & II | 8 |  |
MATH 131 Calculus I (4 credits awarded) & MATH 132 Calculus II (4 credits awarded) |  
Course(s) fulfill requirements in both the major and the general education components of the degree
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| *Calculus I may be waived as a requirement for students who complete the approved Calculus II course and 60 transferrable credits prior to transfer. | |||||
| Physics I & II (Calculus-Based) | 8 |  Two-course sequence: Both courses must be completed at the same institution |
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PHYSICS 151 General Physics I & Lab (3+1 credits awarded) & PHYSICS 152 General Physics II & Lab (3+1 credits awarded) Two-course sequence: Both courses must be completed at the same institution |
Course(s) fulfill requirements in both the major and the general education components of the degree |
| Computer Science Core Block Credits | |||||
| Computer Science Core Block | 24 | CIS 160 Computer Science I (4 credits) & CIS 205 C Programming (4 credits) & CIS 252 Computer Science II (4 credits) & CTE 210 Microcomputers (4 credits) And two of the following courses: CIS 240 C++ Programming Language (4 credits) CTE 101/103L Fundamentals of Digital Logic _+ Lab: Digital Design Laboratory (3+1 credits) |
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COMPSCI 119 Introduction to Programming OR COMPSCI 105 Computer Literacy & COMPSCI 121 Introduction to Problem Solving with Computers & COMPSCI 186 Using Data Structures & COMPSCI 187 Programming with Data Structures & COMPSCI 300 300 Level Computer Science Elective & COMPSCI 300 300 Level Computer Science Elective |
Course(s) fulfill requirements in the major component of the degree |
| Other Credits | |||||
| Discrete Mathematics and Linear Algebra Strongly Recommended | 0 -AND- 0 |
Equivalent not offered at Northern Essex -AND- Equivalent not offered at Northern Essex |
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COMPSCI 250 Introduction to Computation -AND- MATH 235 Intro to Linear Algebra |
Course(s) fulfill requirements in the major component of the degree |
| English Composition/Writing I & II | 6 | >> View eligible courses | Course(s) fulfill requirements in the general education component of the degree |
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| Behavioral/Social Science Electives | 6 | >> View eligible courses | Course(s) fulfill requirements in the general education component of the degree |
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| Humanities/Fine Arts Electives | 6 | >> View eligible courses | Course(s) fulfill requirements in the general education component of the degree |
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| Any Area | Remaining Balance 60 total credits are required to complete an associate degree pathway. Any remaining balance of credits after the above-listed requirements may be fulfilled with any other college-level elective courses. |
Students should talk to the advising contacts listed above to ensure that their course selections fulfill both MassTransfer Mapped and associate degree requirements. Minimum grade requirements are in accordance with MassTransfer and institutional requirements.
Advising Note: A grade of C or higher is required for courses to count toward the Computer Science major requirement. |
Course(s) fulfill requirements in the major component of the degree |
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| 62 credits completed at Northern Essex Community College Computer Science (AS) |
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At least 60 credits transferring to University of Massachusetts Amherst Guaranteed admission (with 2.70+ GPA and space permitting) to Bachelor of Science in Computer Science |
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