The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, Inc., providing majors with a sound educational base in Computer Science.

Pre-Major Requirements
Students requesting to become Computer Science majors must first complete the lower-division (pre-major) courses listed in this section. If a student requests to become a Computer Science major but has not yet completed these courses, they should change their major to pre-Computer Science. Changing to the pre-Computer Science major requires either completion of or enrollment in MATH 30 and a Sacramento State and overall GPA of at least 2.5.  Changing to the Computer Science major requires a GPA of at least 2.7 in the courses listed in this section.

To change to the Computer Science or pre-Computer Science major, students are required to complete and submit a Change of Major form to the Computer Science Department Office along with transcript copies.

Registration in Computer Science courses numbered 133 and above is restricted to Computer Science and Computer Engineering majors. Other students need to obtain approval from the CSC Department Chair.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering is a four-year program that emphasizes engineering design of computer hardware and systems at all levels. Engineering design begins with logic design taught to entering students during their first semester. The thread of design continues through the study of architecture, CMOS and VLSI technology, ASIC design, operating systems, computer hardware design, and networking hardware. To complete their degree, students take a two-semester senior design and project course.

The Associate in Arts Degree in Psychology for Transfer, also called the Psychology AA-T Degree, prepares students to transfer to CSU campuses that offer bachelor's degrees in psychology. Students earning the Psychology AA-T degree will be granted priority for admission as a Psychology major to a local CSU, as determined by the CSU campus to which the student applies. This degree requires students to complete 60 CSU transferable units including completion of CSU GE or IGETC and 20-22 units in the major with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. Title 5 requires that students earn a grade of "C" or better in all major coursework. There are no additional graduation requirements. The scientific field of psychology examines the psychological, cognitive, biological, social and cultural factors that describe, explain and influence behavior. The Psychology AA-T Degree provides students with a background that has both breadth and depth, and focuses on the science, theories and applications of psychology, with an emphasis on CSU transfer requirements. This degree will provide students with an understanding of psychology that prepares them for transfer to CSU and a future degree in psychology, a career outside the field of psychology, and an understanding of behavior that is beneficial to one’s personal life and professional career outside psychology. This degree requires 20-22 units in the major in addition to other graduation requirements.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Identify why psychology is considered a science.

🗸 Identify appropriate statistical tests to be conducted on data for specific types of research studies.

🗸 Summarize and critically evaluate research articles as well as information presented in the popular media.
 

The Psychology Associate in Arts Degree provides students with a background that has both breadth and depth, and focuses on the science, theories and applications of psychology. This degree will give students an understanding of psychology that might be useful to their personal lives, careers outside of psychology, or future major and career in psychology. Coursework examines the biological and experiential factors that influence human behavior. Because of the scientific nature of psychology, most colleges require undergraduate psychology majors to take General Psychology, Statistics and a Research Methods class, and these three courses are the core requirements of the AA Degree in Psychology at Fullerton College, as well. These courses fulfill 11 of the 20 units required for this degree. An additional 9 units must be chosen from restricted electives. The 3 core courses, as well as the 3 (or more) electives will provide the opportunity for students to think critically about human behavior, to learn the diversity of human behavior and disorders, to learn how psychology affects us at different stages of life, and to apply psychology to real world situations or problems. NOTE: Students planning to transfer to a local CSU may also want to consider the Psychology AA-T Degree*. This degree requires 20 units in the major in addition to other graduation requirements.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Identify why psychology is considered a science.

🗸 Identify appropriate statistical tests to be conducted on data for specific types of research studies.

🗸 Summarize and critically evaluate research articles as well as information presented in the popular media.

The Printing Technology Associate in Science Degree provides the skills needed to enter the printing industry at entry level and teaches skills in digital imaging systems, offset lithographic presswork, prepress for offset and flexography, screen printing, flexographic presswork, package production, and applications of graphic design. This degree requires a total of 24-29 units from the list of courses below.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Create a multi-color printing sample using three different printing processes produced at industry standards.

🗸 Produce a multi-up imposition and print it to industry standards.

The Pre-Nursing Associate in Science Degree is designed to give students the necessary background needed to enter the field of nursing. This degree prepares students for further study toward an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. 18-19 units are required from the course list below.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Design, execute, analyze, and communicate the results and conclusions of a lab project that uses scientific methodology in order to explore topics in physiology and microbiology.

🗸 Identify and evaluate health science techniques acquired in the pre-nursing program in order to enhance nursing school applications and prepare for a successful career in nursing.

The Associate in Arts Degree in Political Science for Transfer, also called the Political Science AA-T Degree, prepares students to transfer to CSU campuses that offer bachelor's degrees in Political Science. Ed Code Section 66746-66749 states students earning the Political Science AA-T degree will be granted priority admission as a political science major to a local CSU, as determined by the CSU campus to which the student applies.Political Science is the scientific study of government. As such, it encompasses a wide range of interdisciplinary subjects, including economics, history, law, and philosophy. One major concern of political science is educating each generation to how democracy works, what are its benefits relative to other governmental systems. Lacking such knowledge can threaten our very existence since democracy is dependent upon a well-informed and civic-minded citizenry. This degree is an excellent general preparation for careers in conflict resolution, criminal justice, diplomacy, education, elections, journalism, the practice of law, public administration and public policy, public service, and research.

The Political Science AA-T Degree requires a total of 18-19 units of required courses and restricted electives. A grade of C or better is required in all courses. The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees, and there are no additional graduation requirements:

🗸 Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

    a. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General     Education – Breadth Requirements (for admissions to CSU, it is necessary that the students meet the "Oral     Communications" requirement when using IGETC for AA-T or AS-T).

    b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community         college district.

🗸 Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

🗸 ADTs also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A P (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for a course in the major only if the P is defined to be equivalent to a C or better.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Recognize and distinguish between the major theoretical and philosophical principles that inspired the founders to establish the American political system (e.g., confederation, citizenship, federalism, limited government, separation of powers, states’ rights, etc.), apply them to the modern day, and appraise their continued importance in the United States.

🗸 Assess, criticize, and/or defend theoretical and philosophical principles used to establish political systems throughout the world (e.g., liberalism, conservatism, fascism, communism) and elaborate how each principle can change the real-world experience of citizens living under each system.

🗸 Judge different forms of government and sociopolitical organization (e.g., anarchy, aristocracy, democracy, monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, etc.) and assess which form of government is most ideal.

🗸 Design comprehensive arguments to justify one’s own political positions (taking into account diverse perspectives on various issues) and effectively communicate those positions through verbal, visual, and/or written communication using qualitative and quantitative data accessible through scholarly resources.
 

The Physics Associate in Science Degree for Transfer, also called the Physics AS-T Degree, prepares students to transfer to CSU campuses that offer bachelor's degrees in physics. Ed Code Section 66746-66749 states students earning the Physics AS-T Degree will be granted priority for admission as a physics major to a local CSU, as determined by the CSU campus to which the student applies. The main purpose of a Physics AS-T is to provide the lower-division coursework needed in order to continue in a bachelor's-degree program; however, the Physics AS-T also provides valuable quantitative and problem-solving skills that are in demand by employers hiring, e.g., lab technicians, or in a variety of fields such as manufacturing and education. Of people who obtain a terminal bachelor's degree in physics, about half work in industry, in fields such as aerospace, military, software, and electronics. Most of the other half work either as high school teachers or as lab technicians at universities or government-funded laboratories. PhD's in physics are qualified for teaching at the university level and for scientific research, as well as for higher-level jobs in the same areas as those with bachelor's degrees. The Physics AS-T Degree requires a total of 24 units of required courses as indicated below. The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees, and there are no additional graduation requirements: (1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (a) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements. (b) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. (2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. (3) ADTs also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major only if the P is defined to be equivalent to a C or better.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Demonstrate an understanding of how the scientific method is used to explore topics in physics.


🗸 Demonstrate the ability to apply physics concepts to solve problems. 

The Physical Education — Fitness Associate in Science Degree is designed to educate students that are entering into the fitness industry or those that are interested in coaching, exercise training and fitness training.This degree requires a total of 18-20 units.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Design a personal exercise program using the five components of physical fitness and evaluate its effectiveness by collecting and analyzing personal fitness data.

🗸 Identify athletic injuries and demonstrate the physical remedy for each.

🗸 Demonstrate a working knowledge of how the body’s metabolism is affected by muscle, cardio respiratory, and functional exercise on the body.

The Physical Education Associate in Arts Degree is designed for students who will transfer to a four-year institution, obtaining a bachelor’s degree through a California State University program. Course and degree requirements vary at respective universities. It is important to consult with a Fullerton College Counselor and respective university transfer representatives to confer program requirements and transferable work. The Program requires a total of 18-20 units of which 16-17 units are in required courses. An additional 2-3 units must be chosen from the restricted units listed below.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Examine personal health-related behavioral patterns, select goals and formulate appropriate health and fitness strategies

🗸 Demonstrate an understanding of anatomy, nutrition, health promotion as well as behavior development as it applies to Kinesiology and Physical Education.