Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Students may certify in the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree program either in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, on the Pullman campus, or in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, on the Tri-Cities campus. The certification criteria are identical and independently applied by the two schools. Students should consult with their advisor at their campus of residence for approved alternative course sequences and choices as well as allowed substitutions vis-à-vis the schedule of studies listed below. Please see the following specific policies for each school.

School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Pullman

Students may apply for certification into the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree program after completion of the following courses with a grade of C or better and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher: CPT S 121 and 122, or 131 and 132, MATH 171, 172, 216, PHYSICS 201.

No courses listed in this schedule of study may be taken on a pass/fail basis. All listed E E and CPT S courses, required electives, and prerequisites to these courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. In addition to the outlined requirements, all students are expected to meet the university certification requirements—see Academic Regulation 53 in the catalog. Consult with advisor at campus of residence for alternative course sequences.

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Tri-Cities

1. The School Engineering and Applied Sciences will establish the total number of students to be certified into the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree program on the Tri-Cities campus.
2. Students may normally apply for certification into the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree program after completion of the following courses with a grade of C or better and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher: CPT S 121 and 122, or 131 and 132, MATH 171, 172, 216, PHYSICS 201. No courses listed in this schedule of study may be taken on a pass/fail basis. All listed E E and CPT S courses, required electives, and prerequisites to these courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. In addition to the outlined requirements, all students are expected to meet the university certification requirements—see Academic Regulation 53 in the catalog.
3. Students should consult with their advisor about their readiness for certification and then apply for certification as early as possible in their studies after completion of the needed certification courses.
4. Certification applications are accepted on a rolling basis online, under the Certification tab at https://tricities.wsu.edu/engineering/seas-advising-gateway/ https://tricities.wsu.edu/engineering/seas-advising-gateway/ for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree program and normally processed within two weeks of the date of submittal.
5. Any further questions should be addressed through scheduling an individual meeting with your advisor at https://tricities.wsu.edu/engineering/undergraduate/advising-form.

First Year
First Term	Credits
CPT S 121 or 1311	4
ENGLISH 101 [WRTG]	3
MATH 171 [QUAN]	4
PHIL 201	3
Second Term	Credits
CPT S 122 or 1321	4
HISTORY 105 [ROOT]	3
MATH 172	4
MATH 216	3
Second Year
First Term	Credits
CPT S 223 or 2331	3
CPT S 260	3
MATH 220	2
MATH 273 or 301	2 or 3
PHYSICS 201 [PSCI]	4
Second Term	Credits
CPT S 355	3
Creative & Professional Arts [ARTS]	3
Humanities [HUM]	3
PHYSICS 202	4
Social Sciences [SSCI]2	3
Complete Writing Portfolio
Third Year
First Term	Credits
CPT S 317	3
CPT S 322 [M]	3
CPT S 360 or 3701	4
ENGLISH 402 [WRTG] [M]	3
STAT 360	3
Second Term	Credits
CPT S 302	3
CPT S 350	3
CPT S Track Elective3	6
Diversity [DIVR]	3
Fourth Year
First Term	Credits
Biological Sciences with Lab [BSCI]	4
CPT S 421	3
CPT S Free Electives4	6
CPT S Track Elective3	3
Second Term	Credits
CPT S 423 [CAPS]	3
CPT S Free Electives4	6
CPT S Track Electives3	6
Complete CPT S Exit Interview and Survey

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Footnotes

1	Students may choose between a C/C++ (CPT S 121, 122, 223, 360) path or a Java programming (CPT S 131, 132, 233, 370) path. Students should adhere to one path option.
2	ECONS 101 or 102 recommended.
3	Tracks consist of five courses (15 credits): General Track, required courses: CPT S 321 and 460; at least three courses from CPT S 422, 427, 440, 442, 443, 451, 455, 471, 489. Systems and Networking Track, required courses: CPT S 455 and 460; at least three courses from CPT S 411, 415, 427, 440, 451, 464, 483 (with departmental approval), and E E 324. Artificial Intelligence Track, required courses: CPT S 440 and 437; at least three courses from CPT S 315, 411, 415, 434, 443, 483 (with departmental approval), 485, 486. Data Science Track, required courses: CPT S 315 and 483; at least three courses from CPT S 411, 415, 437, 440, 451, 464, 471, 483 (with departmental approval), STAT 436.
4	Four additional courses (12 credits) of 300-400-level courses in CPT S and E E courses not used as Track Electives; CE 463; E M 464; MATH 401, 420, 421; MBIOS 478; MSE 302; PHYSICS 303, and 443.