Helpful links:   Academic Catalog   |   Class Schedules

Index: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Search Keyword

SJSU ARTICULATION AGREEMENT
Lower Division Requirements
Fall 2022 - Spring 2023

BS - Computer Science

San José State University -to- DeAnza College

Community College students should meet with a counselor as soon as possible to determine the equivalent courses offered at that institution. Students should complete as many as possible of the lower division requirements listed below, prior to transfer.

Lower Division Course Requirements

Community College Course Equivalents

STAR Act (SB 1440):

The Computer Science department accepts the AS-T in Computer Science for transfer into this major. Students should take courses which clear the American Institution requirement and a second course in English composition as part of their CSU GE or IGETC requirements for the AS-T degree (doing so will increase greater choice in the 60 units of SJSU course work to be taken after transfer).

Second Course in English Composition:

ENGL 002 Critical Thinking and WritingEwrt 2 Critical Reading, Writing and Thinking
   OR
Ewrt 2H Critical Reading, Writing & Thinking - Honors
   OR
PHIL 3 Critical Thinking and Writing
   OR
COMM 9 Argumentation: Analysis of Oral & Written Communication
   OR
COMM 9H Argumentation: Analysis of Oral and Written Communication - HONORS
or
ENGL 001B Argument and AnalysisEwrt 1B Reading, Writing and Research
   OR
Ewrt 1BH Reading, Writing and Research - Honors
   OR
ESL 6 Critical Reading and Research for Writing
Note: Students must earn a grade of "C-" or better in all courses being used to meet any requirement in any major or minor including preparation courses.

Preparation for the Major:

MATH 030 Calculus IMath 1A Calculus
   OR
MATH 1AH Calculus - HONORS
MATH 031 Calculus IIMath 1B Calculus
   OR
MATH 1BH Calculus - HONORS
   AND
Math 1C Calculus
   OR
MATH 1CH Calculus - HONORS
[(MATH 1B or MATH 1BH) & (MATH 1C or MATH 1CH)]
MATH 042 Discrete MathematicsMath 22 Discrete Mathematics
   OR
Math 22H Discrete Mathematics - HONORS
MATH 032 Calculus IIIMath 1C Calculus
   OR
MATH 1CH Calculus - HONORS
   AND
Math 1D Calculus
   OR
MATH 1DH Calculus - HONORS
[(Math 1C or Math 1CH) & (Math 1D or Math 1DH)]
MATH 039 Linear Algebra IMath 2B Linear Algebra
   OR
Math 2BH Linear Algebra - Honors

BSCS Science Requirements:

8 semester/12 quarter units of lower division science course work must be completed. At least six (6) of those units must be fulfilled by the courses listed below. The remaining units may be satisfied by GE Areas B1, B2, and B3.
BIOL 030 Principles of Biology IBIOL 6A Form and Function in the Biological World
   AND
BIOL 6B Cell and Molecular Biology
   AND
BIOL 6C Evolution and Ecology
   OR
BIOL 6CH Evolution and Ecology - Honors
   OR
BIOL 6AH Form and Function in the Biological World - Honors
   AND
BIOL 6CH Evolution and Ecology - Honors
(Must complete course sequence at same institution)
BIOL 031 Principles of Biology IIBIOL 6A Form and Function in the Biological World
   AND
BIOL 6B Cell and Molecular Biology
   AND
BIOL 6C Evolution and Ecology
   OR
BIOL 6CH Evolution and Ecology - Honors
   OR
BIOL 6AH Form and Function in the Biological World - Honors
   AND
BIOL 6CH Evolution and Ecology - Honors
(Must complete course sequence at same institution)
CHEM 001A General ChemistryChem 1A General Chemistry
   AND
Chem 1B General Chemistry
   OR
Chem 1AH General Chemistry - HONORS
   AND
Chem 1BH General Chemistry - HONORS
(Must complete entire sequence at same institution)
GEOL 001 General GeologyGEOL 10 Introductory Geology
GEOL 004L Earth Systems LabNo Current Equivalent
GEOL 007 Earth, Time and LifeNo Current Equivalent
METR 010 Weather and ClimateMet 10 Weather and Climate Processes
PHYS 050 General Physics/MechanicsPHYS 4A Physics for Scientists & Engineers: Mechanics
PHYS 051 General Physics/Electricity and MagnetismPHYS 4B Physics for Scientists & Engineers: Electricity & Magnetism
PHYS 052 General Physics/Waves, Light, HeatPHYS 4C Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Fluids, Waves, Optics and Thermodynamics

Lower Division Requirements of the Major:

CS 046A Introduction to Programming
Note: Articulated courses to CS 46A may articulate to CS 49C if taught in C or C++ and not used for CS 46A (see SJSU major advisor after transfer).
CIS 35A Java Programming
   OR
CIS 22A Beginning Programming Methodologies in C++
   AND
CIS 22B Intermediate Programming Methodologies in C++
   OR
CIS 22BH Intermediate Programming Methodologies in C++ - HONORS
   OR
CIS 36A Introduction to Computer Programming Using Java
   AND
CIS 36B Intermediate Problem Solving in Java
   OR
CIS 27 Programming in C++ for C/Java Programmers
CIS 35A or CIS 27 or (CIS 22A & 22B) or (CIS 22A & 22BH) or (CIS 36A & 36B)
CS 046B Introduction to Data StructuresCIS 22C Data Abstraction and Structures
   OR
CIS 22CH Data Abstraction and Structures - HONORS
CS 047 Introduction to Computer SystemsCIS 21JA Introduction to x86 Processor Assembly Language and Computer Architecture
Please note: All students must have 37 units of upper division math and CS course work not to include CS 100W taken at SJSU. Please see your CS advisor after transferring to SJSU.

Up to 9 semester/14 quarter units of the following courses may be completed prior to transfer, to apply toward preparation or electives for the major, at the lower division level:

CS 049C Programming in CCIS 26A C as a Second Programming Language
   OR
CIS 22A Beginning Programming Methodologies in C++
   AND
CIS 22B Intermediate Programming Methodologies in C++
   OR
CIS 22BH Intermediate Programming Methodologies in C++ - HONORS
   OR
CS 049J Programming in JavaCIS 35A Java Programming


IMPORTANT TRANSFER INFORMATION:

Admission to San Jose State is competitive in all majors. SJSU continues to have more qualified applicants than available new student spaces. Because of this, SJSU is an impacted campus with impacted programs. For the most current information regarding admission impaction at SJSU please visit our website SJSU Impaction Information page.

Prior to transferring to San Jose State University all transfers must earn at least 60 transferable semester units (90 quarter), including the CSU four basic skill courses required for CSU admission eligibility (except majors which have an approved CSU GE A3 waiver). Within those 60 semester/90 quarter units, students are strongly encouraged to complete the following:

1. Lower Division Major Course Requirements (especially for STEM Majors):
Complete as many of the lower division courses required for the major as possible. Many of these courses may be double counted as part of the CSU GE-Breadth 39 semester unit requirements. The lower division major courses for this major are shown above.

2. General Education Requirements:
Complete all the CSU GE Breadth requirements at the community college (39 semester units/58 quarter units). The approved courses for each area can be found at www.assist.org under the link "CSU GE-Breadth Certification Courses" for your college. Many of these courses may be double counted to meet the major requirements shown above, so choose your courses wisely. Some SJSU majors which meet GE requirements within the majors are noted on the Major Exceptions and Modifications page in our catalog. Please see your college counselor/advisor to review your general education in order to receive FULL OR PARTIAL CERTIFICATION PRIOR TO TRANSFER to San Jose State University.

3. Second Course in English Composition highly recommended:
All students are strongly encouraged to complete a second English composition course as part of their lower division GE prior to transferring to SJSU (either to meet CSU GE Area A3 or C2) for the greatest success in passing the Writing Skills Test (WST) at SJSU. Complete this course with a grade of "C" or better prior to registering for the WST at SJSU to avoid delays in enrollment for other SJSU courses. To register for the WST contact our Testing office at: testing.sjsu.edu.

4. American Institutions Requirement (US 1, US 2, and US 3 must be completed):
This requirement is normally 2 courses and can be taken as part of your CSU GE-Breadth 39 semester unit requirements (GE Area D and sometimes Area C). The approved courses can be found at www.assist.org under the link "CSU U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals Courses" for your college.

5. Graduation Requirement - Physical Education (PE):
All undergraduate students who matriculate at SJSU are required to complete two units of physical education from Kinesiology/Dance activity courses, unless the major program has an approved PE waiver. Majors which have approved PE waivers are noted on the Major Exceptions and Modifications page in our catalog.


(page last modified: 01/19/2024)