An Associate in Science Degree may be earned by completing a minimum of 60 units of degree credit coursework, including the major requirements and breadth requirements, with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students must complete all courses for the major with a grade of C or better.
Required courses, with suggested sequence:
1st semester
4 Units CIS-135 Introduction to Computers
4 Units CIS-101 IT Essentials
2nd semester
4 Units CCT-275 Introduction to Networks CCNA 1
2 Units COMP110 Introduction to Computer Science (using Python)
3rd semester
3 Units CCT-155 Systems and Network Administration
3 Units CCT-160 Introduction to Information Systems Security
4th semester
2 Units CIS-099 Occupational Work Experience
September 2025
Contra Costa College
2600 Mission Bell Drive,
SAN PABLO,
California,
94806, West, United States
To qualify for admission, a student must be a high school graduate (or its equivalent) or be 18 years of age or older.
Proof of English proficiency with one of the following:
• Duolingo online exam 95
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet-based) 61
• IELTS Academic 5.5
• CAE 160
• iTEP Academic 3.5
• PTE Academic 45
• TOEFL iTP 500
• TOEFL Essentials (score of 6.5)
• TOEFL IBT 61
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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