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Transfer majors 
Get your Associate in Science degree and transfer to a four-year university as a computer science major. Take courses covering algorithms, theoretical foundations of computer science and development of software.
All courses are taught by skilled instructors who are computer science experts. You’ll be well-prepared to transfer to a four-year degree program in computer science or computer engineering.
This program offers you a convenient and affordable way to begin your college education by earning the first two years of your bachelor’s degree at Harper College. Academic advisors will help you choose courses that meet the specific requirements of the four-year college or university you plan to attend. Articulation agreements with four-year colleges and universities make it easy for your credits from Harper to transfer.
This sample transfer guide meets the requirements of the Associate in Science degree and follows the Illinois Articulation Initiative computer science - technical emphasis baccalaureate major recommendations. Bachelor's degree programs in computer science encompass two distinct emphases: the information systems emphasis and the technical emphasis. The technical emphasis focuses on algorithms, theoretical foundations of computer science and development of software. Students choosing to follow this sample plan need to choose the major of Associate in Science if needing financial aid. Transfer institution requirements may vary - students should check individual college/university requirements before completing the sample as outlined. Baccalaureate admission may be competitive. Completion of these courses alone does not guarantee admission.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
First Semester | ||
| CSC 121 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| ECO 211 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| EGR 100 | Introduction to Engineering1 | 1 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| MTH 200 | Calculus I | 5 |
| Hours | 16 | |
Second Semester | ||
| CSC 122 | Computer Science II | 4 |
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| MTH 201 | Calculus II | 5 |
| Physical and Life Science 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
Third Semester | ||
| ECO 212 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 220 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| PHY 201 | General Physics I-Mechanics | 5 |
| Hours | 14 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
| Humanities and Fine Arts 3 | 3 | |
| Major Discipline and Transfer Elective | 4 | |
| PHY 202 | General Physics II-Electricity and Magnetism | 5 |
| SPE 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
This is a Start Smart course.
Select from Life Science. Refer to the Associate in Science degree for approved courses in this category.
Select at least one course from Humanities and one from Fine Arts. Interdisciplinary courses may count in either category. Refer to the Associate in Science degree for approved courses in this category. One course from Humanities and Fine Arts or from Social and Behavioral Sciences must meet the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement for the Associate in Science degree.
For more information about studying computer science at Harper College, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.