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Submitter's Information

Name

Frank Aguirre

Title

Chair/Faculty Business

Region

Los Angeles

College

East LA College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Mayra Rodriguez

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Computer Systems and Programming

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Computer Programming (070710)

Projected Start Date

08/31/26

Catalog Description

The Associate of Science in Computer Systems and Programming prepares students with practical, job-ready skills through applied learning in programming, software development, and computer systems. The program emphasizes hands-on problem solving and the use of industry-relevant tools and practices to prepare students for entry-level positions in technology-related fields.

Enrollment Completer Projections

fifteen 

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • A.A. Degree (A)
Program Goal

Foundational skills development in computer programming. 

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

24-26

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

60-62

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

The Associate of Science in Computer Systems and Programming prepares students with practical, job-ready skills through applied learning in programming, software development, and computer systems. The program emphasizes hands-on problem solving and the use of industry-relevant tools and practices to prepare students for entry-level positions in technology-related fields.

Program Requirements
Two of the following: CIS 120, CIS 210, CS 113, CS 116, CS 119, CS 112, Math 261 (5 Units), or Math 227 (4 Units). Intro to Databases, Intro to Computer Networking, Programming in Java or Programming in C+++, Programming in Python. 3, 4, 5 Y2 
































LACCD GE Units General Education Requirements 24-26 Y1 & Y2 
CIS 101Intro to Computers and Their Uses3Y1
CS 113 or CS 116Programming in Java or Programming in C++3Y1
CS 130Intro to Computer Architecture & Organization3Y1
CS 131Discrete Structure for Computer Science.Y2
CS 136Intro to Data Structures3Y2 
CS 213 or CS 216Advanced Programming in Java or Object-Oriented Programming in C++Y2 




























Los Angeles Regional Questions

District

LACCD

College

East Los Angeels College

LA Workforce Council Voting Member

Mayra Rodriguez

Email

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Phone

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Reason for program recommendation request

New Program

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program

This is a specific CS pathway. ELAC currently lacks a local CS specific pathway. 

List similar programs at other colleges in the Los Angeles Region

Computer programming is a large industry and a common discipline. I would expect that all other colleges in the region have a computer science discipline, programs, and pathways. 

Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)

sixty 

Priority Sector

Technology & Programming

If this is a program modification, please provide a brief description of the changes to the program. A bulleted list of key changes is acceptable.

We are considering this a new program. 

Submission Details

Published at

05/12/26 - 02:35 PM

Status

Under Review

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