Should I Change My Degree to Computer Science?

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The discussion centers on whether a student should change their current degree from Associate in Arts to Associate in Science to facilitate a transfer into a Computer Science program. The student has determined that only 27 additional credits are required for the Associate in Science degree. However, they conclude that maintaining the current degree may not negatively impact their admission into Computer Science, as it may not be a prerequisite for entry.

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The current degree I'm enrolled in at my junior college is associate in arts. Since I want to go into Computer Science once I transfer should I change my degree to associate in science instead?

P.S. I used the degree progress tracker on my student account and from what it tells me I only need 27 credits to get a associate in science degree.
 
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I don't think it'll matter at all. In fact, it might even make it seem like you needed an Associate in science degree to get into CS. So my inclination is to leave it be.
 

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