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Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science (120 Credits)
Students may certify in the Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science degree program in either the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (Pullman), or in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (Tri-Cities). Certification requirements are the same on all campuses, but the application process may vary.
Students should consult with an advisor at their campus of residence regarding readiness for certification, timing of application, and application. Students should also consult with an advisor regarding allowed course substitutions vis-à-vis the schedule of studies listed below.
Students may apply for certification into the Bachelor of Arts 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, 122, and 223, or CPT S 131, 132, and 233; MATH 201, 202, 216. The MATH 171, 172 sequence may be substituted for the MATH 201, 202 sequence. Certification in more than one of the following majors is not allowed: BA Computer Science, BS Computer Science, BS Software Engineering. (See academic coordinator for details.)
Certification Guarantee: Students who have completed the courses noted above with an average GPA of at least 3.2, who have an overall GPA of at least 3.2 in the completed courses required in the major, and who have not repeated any required courses, are guaranteed certification.
No courses listed in this schedule of study may be taken on a pass/fail basis. With the exception of CPT S 488, 489, and ENGR 489 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.
Students should consult with an advisor at their campus of residence regarding readiness for certification, timing of application, and application. Students should also consult with an advisor regarding allowed course substitutions vis-à-vis the schedule of studies listed below.
Students may apply for certification into the Bachelor of Arts 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, 122, and 223, or CPT S 131, 132, and 233; MATH 201, 202, 216. The MATH 171, 172 sequence may be substituted for the MATH 201, 202 sequence. Certification in more than one of the following majors is not allowed: BA Computer Science, BS Computer Science, BS Software Engineering. (See academic coordinator for details.)
Certification Guarantee: Students who have completed the courses noted above with an average GPA of at least 3.2, who have an overall GPA of at least 3.2 in the completed courses required in the major, and who have not repeated any required courses, are guaranteed certification.
No courses listed in this schedule of study may be taken on a pass/fail basis. With the exception of CPT S 488, 489, and ENGR 489 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.
| First Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| Arts [ARTS] | 3 |
| CPT S 121 or 1311 | 4 |
| HISTORY 105 [ROOT] | 3 |
| MATH 2012 | 3 |
| PHIL 201 [QUAN] | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| CPT S 122 or 1321 | 4 |
| ENGLISH 101 [WRTG] | 3 |
| MATH 2022 | 3 |
| MATH 216 | 3 |
| Social Sciences [SSCI] | 3 |
| Second Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| CPT S 223 or 2331 | 3 |
| CPT S 260 | 3 |
| Diversity [DIVR] | 3 |
| Minor Elective3 | 3 |
| STAT 212 | 4 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| Biological Sciences [BSCI] with lab4 | 4 |
| CPT S 355 | 3 |
| MATH Elective2 | 3 |
| Physical Sciences [PSCI] with lab4 | 4 |
| Complete Writing Portfolio | |
| Third Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| CPT S 322 [M] | 3 |
| ENGLISH 402 [WRTG] [M] | 3 |
| Minor Electives (choose two)3 | 6 |
| Science Elective (with lab)4 | 4 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| 300-400-level Minor Elective3 | 3 |
| Advanced CPT S Electives (choose two)5 | 6 |
| CPT S 302 | 3 |
| Science Elective4 | 3 |
| Fourth Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| 300-400-level Minor Elective3 | 3 |
| Advanced CPT S Electives (choose two)5 | 6 |
| CPT S 421 6 | 3 |
| Humanities [HUM] | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| 300-400-level Minor Elective3 | 3 |
| Advanced CPT S Electives (choose two)5 | 6 |
| CPT S 423 [CAPS]6 | 3 |
| Complete CPT S Exit Interview and Survey | |
Footnotes
| 1 | Students may choose between a C/C++ (CPTS 121, 122, 223, 360) path or a Java programming (CPTS 131, 132, 233, 370) path. Students should stick to one path option. The Java track is not available in Tri Cities. |
| 2 | Either math sequence below will satisfy the math requirement for this degree. Sequence B will allow a broader selection of advanced computer science electives. The course work in mathematics must total at least fifteen semester hours (including MATH 216). Sequence A: MATH 201, 202, STAT 212, and a MATH elective chosen from the following list: MATH 364, 416, or STAT 412. Sequence B: MATH 171, 172, 220, and STAT 212 or STAT 360. |
| 3 | Elective credits may include a minor program. Completion of a minor is strongly encouraged. |
| 4 | Science electives: A minimum of 15 credits required. Must include a year-long sequence (two semesters including a laboratory in each semester) of [BSCI], [PSCI], or [SCI] and two additional science courses, one of which must have a laboratory component. Electives include BIOLOGY 106, 107; CHEM 101, 102 or 105, 106; PHYSICS 101, 102 or 201, 202. |
| 5 | Advanced CPT S Electives: 6 credits required. These credits must be in 300- or 400- or 500-level CPT S courses and they must include at least one of the following courses: CPT S 315, 415, 451, 471, or 475. A maximum of 3 credits from CPT S 490 and 499, or 3 credits from CPT S 488 or 499 may be selected as CPT S electives. Consult with advisor at campus of residence for course choices. |
| 6 | Consult with an advisor at campus of residence for allowed substitutions. |
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