The objective of the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science is to prepare qualified students for careers involving the design of computer systems and their applications to science and industry.  The program provides an excellent foundation in all core areas of computer science with the opportunity to choose electives in a variety of specialized fields.  The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science is  120 units, of which  90 units are in the major.  Consult with an advisor in the department for the specific number of units required in all areas of the degree, including GE and free electives.

For Major Specific Admissions Criteria go to http://www.calstatela.edu/admissions/major-specific-criteria

General Education Requirements (48 units, of which 21 units are in the major)

IHE - Introduction to Higher Education for Computer Science Majors - CS 1010  (3)

Oral Communication (3)

Written Communication (3)

Critical Thinking and Composition (3)  

Critical Thinking : Met by CS 2011  (3), CS 3801  (3), CS 3337  (3), CS 3186  (3), CS 4961  (2), CS 4962  (2)

2nd Composition - Met by ENGL 2030  (3)

Quantitative Reasoning and Mathematical Concepts (3) - Met by MATH 2110  (4)

American Institutions - US History (3)
American Institutions - US Constitution and State/Local Govt. (3)

Natural Science (6 units):   
Physical Science (B1) requirement (3) - Met by PHYS 2100  (5)
Select one course  from Biological science (B2) OR Interdisciplinary Physical-Biological science (B3) (3)

Arts and Humanities (6 units):
Select 3 units from arts (C1)
Additional 3 unit Humanities requirement met by CS 3801  (3)

Social Science (6 units):
Select 6 units

Upper Division general education requirements (9 units):
Natural Science and Quantitative Reasoning (3 units) - Met by CS 3112  (3), CS 3186  (3)
Arts & Humanities (3 units) - Met by CS 4961  (3), CS 4962  (3)
Social Science (3 units) - Met by CS 4961  (3), CS 4962  (3)