General Catalog 2025-2026

Computer Science (AAS)

The Program offers a theoretical and practical preparation aimed to develop professionals focused on the mastery of knowledge related to the technical and diversified areas of the discipline. In addition, it facilitates the development of logical reasoning skills, of analysis for problem solving, programming methodologies and use of tools associated with the computation field.

The Aguadilla, Arecibo, Barranquitas, Bayamón, Fajardo, Ponce and San German campuses are authorized to offer this Program. The Aguadilla Campus is authorized to offer the program through online education.

Competencies Profile of Graduates

The Associate of Applied Science in Computer Science is designed to develop the competences that will enable the student to:

Knowledge

Demonstrate knowledge of:

  1. the fundamental concepts of computing.
  2. the processes of the development of computer systems, including databases and computer networks.

Skills

  1. Design and implement programs in high-level languages.
  2. Apply computer skills, strategies and mathematical concepts to solve problems.

Attitudes

  1. Value in the legal context ethical and moral behaviors proper to the profession.

Requirements for the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Science

General Education Requirements 27 credits
Major Requirements 35 credits
Total 62 credits

General Education Requirements - 24 credits

GESP Spanish - Select 6 credits from the GESP category

6

GEEN English - Select 6 credits from the GEEN category

6

GEEN or ENGL English - Select 3 credits from the GEEN or ENGL categories

3

GEP-GECF 1010Introduction to the Christian Faith

3

GEP-GEIC 1010Information and Computing Technologies

3

GEP-GEMA 1200Fundamentals of Algebra

3

 

GEP-GEHS 2010Historical Process of Contemporary Puerto Rico

3

Or

GEP-GEEC 2000Entrepreneurial Culture

3

Major Requirements - 35 credits

COMP 2051Client-Side Web Development ("Front-End")

3

COMP 2052Server-Side Web Development and Back-End Microservices

3

COMP 2053Full-Stack Web Development

3

COMP 2120Programming Logic

3

COMP 2200User Interfaces and Experiences ("UX&UI")

3

COMP 2315Structured Programming

3

COMP 2400Object Oriented Programming

3

COMP 2700Cybersecurity

3

COMP 2800Databases

3

COMP 2970Seminar and Practice

3

MATH 1500Precalculus

5