Computer Studies Transfer, Computer Science BA - Associate in Arts (RIC)

This program may be completed at the Knight (Warwick) Campus, or may be completed fully online.

This program constitutes a JAA transfer program to Rhode Island College (RIC). Students completing a JAA plan receive an Associate degree and enter the receiving institution with 60 credits and Junior status. Students must complete all requirements as given. Depending on GPA, students receive a tuition discount of up to 30% at the receiving institution, a waived application fee, and personalized advising.

The Bachelor of Arts degree at RIC requires fewer courses, and you have freedom to add a minor(s) or double major to pursue other interests. For potential employers, a minor in cyber security, data analytics, or other areas could set you apart from other candidates. 

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:

1. Create written work that develops and expresses ideas and that addresses a given context and target audience.
2. Communicate effectively via oral and visual presentations, performances, and participation in group work.
3. Identify, analyze, and apply evidence and ideas, question assumptions, and draw logical conclusions.
4. Develop digital and information literacy to locate, evaluate, and synthesize using online tools and/or artificial intelligence (AI) to accomplish a specific purpose.
5. Articulate and apply scientific principles, theories, and methods.
6. Solve problems and support arguments with quantitative evidence in a variety of formats (e.g. words, tables, graphs, equations, etc.).
7. Describe and apply cultural, historical, and global perspectives to a variety of topics, issues, and analyses.
8. Function effectively in social and professional environments and make reasoned decisions based on ethical standards, self-awareness, and personal responsibility.
9. Utilize discipline-specific theories and concepts to analyze data, texts, and issues at a level appropriate for a 2-year college student.

Requirements

Recommended Course Sequence

Transfer

This program at CCRI is a part of the Joint Admissions Agreement (JAA). JAA helps students transfer seamlessly to Rhode Island College (RIC) or the University of Rhode Island (URI). Students who are eligible for the JAA program have earned less than 30 college credits at the time of joining and have not attended any other college or university.

JAA graduates are guaranteed admissions to either RIC or URI, have personalized advising by a caseload advisor, enter with Junior status at RIC or URI, and are eligible for a tuition discount up to 30% based on GPA. 

Please meet with an Academic Advisor/Student Success Coach to help you select the courses that best prepare you for transfer to RIC or URI. For more information, please visit Joint Admissions Agreement or the Transfer Center.