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Contact

Lea Bingham
Assistant Dean, University Transfer
Phillips (Building 3), room 3-126
919-536-7223, ext. 8004
transfercenter@durhamtech.edu(link sends email)

Computer Science

University Transfer Options

Students at Durham Tech who wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in Computer Science should complete the Associate in Science (AS) degree which will transfer to all UNC System schools, most North Carolina independent colleges and universities, and most out of state institutions.

Associate in Science (AS)

The Associate in Science (AS) is intended for students who ultimately wish to complete a baccalaureate science degree at a four-year college or university. The AS curriculum courses focus on courses such as biology, chemistry, engineering, geology, mathematics, or physics. Computer courses will be taken at the transfer university. 

Note: Students who wish to pursue a degree in Information Technology should choose the Information Technology Course Selection Guide.

Course Selection Guide

This course selection guide shown below has been developed by referencing the Baccalaureate Degree plans or the student plans for the Bachelor of Science degrees at the universities listed below. 

  • NC Agricultural and Technical University (NCA&T): BS in Computer Science
  • NC State University (NCSU): BS in Computer Science, General Concentration
  • UNC-Chapel Hill (UNC)l: BS in Computer Science (UNC also offers a BA)
  • UNC-Charlotte (UNCC): BS in Computer Science (UNCC also offers a BA)

Students should print out and save the baccalaureate degree plan (BDP)(link is external) for their major and intended transfer university.

View the printable Computer Science Course Selection Guide (pdf).

Guaranteed Admissions Pathways

Durham Tech has partnered with several universities to develop guaranteed admissions pathways for a seamless transition into their baccalaureate programs for eligible students who complete a Durham Tech university transfer degree (AA, AS, AFA, and AE). Students must apply for acceptance into these programs.

View more information about Guaranteed Admissions Pathways and the list of universities. 

Suggested Paths

Short Term

(12 months or less)

Long Term

(More than 12 months)