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 - CS1010 (3)
Oral Communication (3)
Written Communication (3)
Critical Thinking and Composition (3)
Critical Thinking : Met by CS2011(3), CS3801(3), CS3337(3), CS3186(3), CS4961(2), CS4962 (2)
2nd Composition - Met by ENGL2030 (3)
Quantitative Reasoning and Mathematical Concepts (3) - Met by MATH2110(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 CS3112 (3), CS3186 (3)
Arts & Humanities (3 units) - Met by CS4961(3), CS4962 (3)
Social Science (3 units) - Met by CS4961 (3), CS4962 (3)
