The information above reflects the 2026-2027 course catalog and is subject to change. Please check with your advisor for the most up to date information.

Graduates of the AA-DTA program will be able to: 

 Natural Sciences Outcomes 

• Collect and analyze data and interpret the results from scientific investigations. 

• Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts in at least one scientific discipline. 

• Demonstrate scientific literacy. 

Social Sciences Outcomes 

• Apply concepts from the social sciences to analyze individual or social phenomena, processes, events, conflicts, or issues. 

• Explain the variables that influence the structure of cultures and societies. 

• Identify social variables, structures, and experiences that shape individual perspectives. 

Humanities Outcomes 

• Apply skills, terms, concepts, research and/or analysis methods to express ideas within the humanities. 

• Analyze and/or interpret creative and communicative expressions of the humanities. 

Physical Education Outcomes 

• Develop mental and physical health through movement. 

• Gain knowledge of body systems and demonstrate skills necessary to pass national or state certification tests for emergency response. 

• Obtain and apply science-based knowledge to support personal fitness, health, and well-being. 

Program Maps are an integral part of the Planning Guide. Each Program Map includes a recommended quarterly sequence of courses for a full-time student to earn this degree within two years. The courses align with the appropriate number of credits to meet degree requirements and is designed to help you create an individualized, customized Educational Plan, required of all SVC students. Please consult with an SVC Advisor to schedule courses and develop your personal Educational Plan. 

 

97-98 Credits 

 

First Year 

1st Quarter 

• CS 101 - Computers, Technology and Society Credits: 5 

• CSS 103 - First Quarter Experience Credits: 2 

• DATA 101 - Introduction to Data Credits: 5 

• CS 110 - Introduction to Computer Science Credits: 5 

Total Credits: 17 

 

2nd Quarter 

• CS 142 - Java Programming I Credits: 5 

or 

• CS 210 - C++ Programming I Credits: 5 

• ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: 5 

• MATH& 151 - Calculus I Credits: 5 

Total Credits: 15 

 

3rd Quarter 

• CS 143 - Java Programming II Credits: 5 

or 

• CS 211 - C++ Programming II Credits: 5 

• ENGL& 102 - Composition II Credits: 5 

• MATH& 152 - Calculus II Credits: 5 

Total Credits: 15 

 

Second Year 

4th Quarter 

• PHYS& 241 - Engineering Physics I Credits: 5 

or any Natural Science with Lab intended for science and engineering majors 

• PHYS& 231 - Engineering Phys Lab I Credits: 1 

or any Natural Science with Lab intended for science and engineering majors 

• SOC& 101:E - Intro to Sociology Credits: 5 

• Humanities course Credits: 5 

Recommended in a Learning Community. Discuss specific course requirements from the Humanities section of the Distribution Lists - AA-DTA with an SVC Advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions. 

Total Credits: 16 

 

5th Quarter 

• CS 171 - Linear Algebra for Data Analysis Credits: 5 

• PHYS& 243 - Engineering Physics III Credits: 5 

or any Natural Science with Lab intended for science and engineering majors 

• PHYS& 233 - Engineering Phys Lab III Credits: 1 

or any Natural Science with Lab intended for science and engineering majors 

• Social Science course Credits: 5 

Discuss specific course requirements from the Social Sciences section of the Distribution Lists - AA-DTA with an SVC Advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions. 

Total Credits: 16 

 

6th Quarter 

• CS 243 - Software Development Tools Credits: 3 

• Humanities course Credits: 10 

Discuss specific course requirements from the Humanities section of the Distribution Lists - AA-DTA with an SVC Advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions. 

• CS 202 - Discrete Structures I Credits: 5 

or PHYS& 242 - Engineering Physics II Credits: 5 AND PHYS& 232 -   Engineering Phys Lab II Credits: 1 

Total Credits: 18-19