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Associate of Arts in Computer Science

The AACS degree curriculum will develop students' core competencies for success in IT careers and leadership in that field. The program emphasizes hands-on industry application and knowledge.
*The AACS program is only offered in English.
2 years    |    60 units
About Program
Program Overview

The AACS degree curriculum will develop students' core competencies for success in IT careers and leadership in that field. The program emphasizes hands-on industry application and knowledge. Furthermore, the curriculum incorporates state-of-the-art tools and programming techniques. Interwoven throughout the computer science courses are industry specific concepts that are taught within a real-world environment. The AACS program may be completed in two academic years. However, due to the modular and compact nature of our program, a student may create his/her own schedule to complete the degree.

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Highlights of the Program

Potential Fields
Potential Fields of Employment

AEU's AACS program prepares graduates for employment in

Requirements
Admission Requirements

1. Completion of Application Form for Admission.
2. Two letters of recommendation from faculty, employers, or church leaders.
3. Possession of or candidacy for a high school diploma or GED.
[Completion of high school or the GED is required before formally enrolling in the university.]
4. A statement of the applicant’s Christian faith.
5. One recent photograph.
6. An official transcript from high school, as well as from any post-high school education.
7. A personal interview with a representative of the university.
8. A sense of calling from God for Christian ministry or service.
9. Regeneration experience and baptism with water.
10. Active and fruitful church participation.
11. Payment of $100.00 application fee.

The Main Components of the Program (60 Units Total)
AACS track options
Required Courses for All the Tracks
Full Curriculum
Area of Study: Computer Science Courses Core Require Courses in Bible General Education Free Elective / Internship (up to 6 units) Three Concentration Options: Total To graduate
Web Development Data Science Cloud Computing
AACS. Number of Units Required (3 units per course) 15 15 15 6 9 9 9 60
Core Compulsory Computer Science Studies: 15 Units
Choose five of the following courses.
CS 101 Computer Science: Intro
CS 110 Introduction to Cloud Computing
CS 130 Intro to Programming
CS 140 Introduction to Networking
CS 150 Intro to HTML and CSS
CS 160 Intro to Operating System
CS 171 SQL & Database Design
CS 173 Introduction to Cybersecurity
CS 280 Algorithms and Data Structure
GS 270 Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry

Electives within the Three Computer Science Concentrations: 9 Units

Web Development Concentration(choose 3 of the following courses)
CS 230 Assembly Language
CS 235 Java Basic
CS 240 Python Basic
CS 250 JavaScript
CS 270 Git
CS 320 Web Server
CS 330 Relational Database Design
CS 335 Java Advance
CS 340 Python Advance
CS 370 C#
CS 410 UI/UX
CS 420 C# Advance
GS 310 Advance Linear Algebra

Data Science Concentration:(choose 3 of the following courses)
CS 151 Data Analysis and Statistics
CS 161 Database Systems
CS 221 Data & Data Analytics
CS 231 Data Mining & Natural Language Processing
CS 242 Data Processing with Python
CS 276 Advances SQL for Data Analysis
CS 320 Machine learning
CS 330 Big Data
CS 345 Artificial Intelligence
CS 351 GIS and QGIS
CS 425 Deep Learning
GS 275 Discrete Math
GS 330 Probability and Statistics

Cloud Computing Concentration:(choose 3 of the following courses)
CS 180 Serverless Concepts
CS 227 Development and Scripting in the Cloud
CS 232 Microsoft Azure
CS 241 Google Cloud Platform
CS 244 Cloud Infrastructure
CS 252 Linux System Administration
CS 262 Advanced Windows Server
CS 263 Routing and Switching
CS 289 AWS Essentials
CS 321 Advanced Cloud Security
CS 355 Advanced Database Concepts
CS 364 Security Testing for Cloud Applications
CS 367 Advanced Networking Concepts
CS 376 Migrating Data and Applications to the Cloud
CS 389 AWS Architectures

Biblical/Theological Studies: 15 Units

Required Courses: (9 units)
BS 101 Bible Panorama* (covers some NT Survey)
BS 102 Biblical Interpretation
BS 103 Old Testament Survey
BS 104 New Testament Survey*
*Students select either Bible Panorama or NT Survey.

Elective Options: (6 units)
BS 115 Pentateuch
BS 204 The Gospels
BS 212 OT Historical Books
BS 217 The Book of Acts
TH 211 God and Revelation
TH 322 The Person & Work of the Holy Spirit
CH 325 History of Christianity
PT 101 Inner Healing and Prayer
PT 102 Spiritual Formation
PT 219 Evangelism and Discipleship
PT 245 Christian Leadership
MS 313 Theology and Practice of Mission

General Education: 15 Units

Choose five of the following courses.
GE 104 Introduction to Sociology (Contemporary Issues of Current Society)
GE 105 Intercultural Communication
GE 118 Introduction to Psychology
GE 127 Introduction to Philosophy
GE 216 Introduction to Ethics
GE 221 Research & Academic Writing
GE 234 Economics
GE 242 Health Studies
GE 310 Digital Literacy for Research and Ministry
GE 399 World Religions

Free Electives & Internships: 6 Units Total

For these 6 units, students may take internships, or free electives.

Free Electives: Up to 6 Units
Students may select free electives from their own concentration, from the other concentrations, or from AEU's other undergraduate courses.
Internship: Up to 6 Units INT 301 Practicum Internship #1
INT 302 Practicum Internship #2