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COMPUTER SCIENCE DEGREES
BA in Computer Science
BS in Computer Science
Computing Sciences Minor


BS IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Suggested Course Sequence: A Four-Year Plan

At least 81 total and 51 upper-division credits are required for the BS in Information Systems major. This course sequence is meant to be used as a guideline. Consult with your faculty advisor or academic counselor about modifying this plan to meet your needs, and to reflect any coursework you have already completed prior to enrolling at SPU.

  YEAR 1   Autumn Winter Spring Any Quarter
Common Curriculum USEM 1000 UCOR 1000
OR
UFDN 1000
UCOR 1000
OR
UFDN 1000
Major CSC 1230 CSC 2430 CSC 2431,
MAT 1221
 
Competencies
Exploratory Curriculum
(EC)

Begin or resume elementary foreign language, if competency requirement is not complete.

Unless you are exempt, take the Math Placement Test early fall quarter in preparation for taking MAT 1221 in the spring.

Complete ENG 2201, if required.

AHA, AHB, AHC, SSA, SSB, NSA, NSB (one or two depending on competency courses needed)

Other       Electives to reach at least 45 credits if needed


  YEAR 2   Autumn Winter Spring Any Quarter
Common Curriculum       UCOR 2000
UFDN 2000/3001
Major CSC 3220

MAT 1720 (offered alternate years),

CSC 3750 (offered alternate years)

CSC 3221
MAT 1360 or 2700,
BUS 3620 (sophomore or junior year)
Competencies
Exploratory Curriculum
(EC)
Complete Foreign Language Competency, if required     AHA, AHB, AHC, SSA, NSA, NSB (whichever categories remain unfulfilled)
Other Apply for admission to the major. See Computing Sciences information page. Electives to reach at least 90 credits if needed


  YEAR 3   Autumn Winter Spring Any Quarter
Common Curriculum       UCOR 3000
UFDN 3100
Major CSC 3150

MAT 1720 (offered alternate years),

CSC 3750 (offered alternate years)

CSC 3899

BUS 4625

(offered alternate

years)

BUS 3620 (sophomore or junior year),
BUS 3614 OR 4644 (junior or senior year)
Competencies
Exploratory Curriculum
(EC)
      AHA, AHB, AHC, SSA, NSA, NSB (whichever categories remain unfulfilled)
Other Apply to graduate once 105 credits and admission to major have been earned. Electives to reach at least 135 credits if needed


  YEAR 4   Autumn Winter Spring Any Quarter
Common Curriculum       UCOR 3000
UFDN 3100
Major

COM 4265 (or Spring)

CSC 4410


BUS 4625

(offered alternate

years)

BUS 3614 OR 4644 (junior or senior year),

CSC 4898,
CSC 4151 and 4152 OR 4150 OR 4820

Competencies
Exploratory Curriculum
(EC)
      AHA, AHB, AHC, SSA, NSA, NSB (whichever categories remain unfulfilled)
Other Create a final-year plan and meet with your faculty advisor for review. Electives to reach at least 180 total college-level quarter credits and 60 upper-division credits if needed

 


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