Arizona State University Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering 22 courses 60 total credits
The Associate of Science program in computer science and artificial intelligence equips you with foundational knowledge and interdisciplinary skills to pursue careers in technology-driven fields. Developed in partnership with the U.S. Naval Community College, this program is tailored to support the educational and professional advancement of enlisted personnel in the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. You explore core principles of computer science, including programming, data structures and algorithms, while gaining specialized exposure to AI topics. The curriculum emphasizes practical problem-solving, ethical considerations in AI, and the application of computational thinking to real-world challenges.
| Total Credits | 60 credits |
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 210 | Brief Calculus | 3 |
| MAT 243 | Discrete Mathematical Structures | 3 |
| ACO 100 | All About Data: Design, Query, and Visualization | 3 |
| CSE 110 | Principles of Programming | 3 |
| CSE 180 | Computing, Data and AI Literacy | 3 |
| CSE 205 | Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures | 3 |
| CSE 285 | Artificial Intelligence and Data Capstone | 3 |
| STP 226 | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
| Total Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Requirements | 24 credits | |
General Education Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 130 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 4 |
| CGF 110 | Resilient American Futures: An Academic Road Trip | 3 |
| COM 100 | Introduction to Human Communication | 3 |
| GLG 110 | Dangerous World | 3 |
| GLG 111 | Dangerous World Laboratory | 1 |
| Total General Education Requirements | 14 credits | |
USNCC Naval Studies Certificate Courses
USNCC NAV 102 OR HST 999 (HUAD) 3 credit hours USNCC NAV 103 OR POS 999 (CIVI) 3 credit hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHI 105 | Intro to Ethics | 3 |
| POS 110 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| POS 160 | Global Politics | 3 |
| Total USNCC Naval Studies Certificate Courses | 9 credits | |
ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASU 101 | -TPS The ASU Experience | 1 |
| Total ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar | 1 credits | |
First-Year Composition
All associate degree students must fulfill university graduation requirements, including a minimum of 60 credit hours. All undergraduate students must complete General Studies requirements. Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course. USNCC NAV 101: Naval Ethics and Leadership satisfies PHI 105 USNCC NAV 102: Modern Naval History satisfies HST elective (HUAD) USNCC NAV 103: Naval Force Design and Concepts satisfies POS elective (CIVI) USNCC NAV 104: Civilian/Military Organization and Policy satisfies POS 110 USNCC NAV 105: Introduction to Geopolitical Environment satisfies POS 160. NAV 105 must be taken at USNCC to satisfy USNCC certificate requirements. Contact USNCC regarding the applicability of transfer credit to USNCC requirements.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 102 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 105 | Advanced First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 107 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 108 | First-Year Composition | |
| Total First-Year Composition | 6 credits | |
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