Applied Computing, Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Applied Computing (BSAPC) program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and competency to successfully participate in the analysis, design, integration, deployment, and management of information technology and computing. Students will have the option to pursue a specialized study.
Program Outcomes
The Bachelor of Science in Applied Computing will prepare students to:
Integrate a foundational knowledge of all areas of applied computing (General Computing Knowledge).
Apply the fundamental principles and practices of applied computing (Applied Computing Principles and Practices).
Apply critical and ethical thinking to solve problems in applied computing (Critical and Ethical Thinking).
Evaluate data to inform decisions and solve problems in applied computing (Quantitative Literacy).
Create the ability to develop and express ideas while applying a variety of delivery models, genres, and styles (Communication).
Collaborate effectively on diverse teams to accomplish a common goal (Collaboration).
Admission Requirements
City University of Seattle's undergraduate admission requirements, found under Admissions in the catalog menu, apply to this program.
Total Required Credits (180 Credits)
Lower – Division Requirements (90 Credits)
Students must meet General Education requirements listed below. This is typically completed within the 90 required lower division credits. See the General Education Requirements section of this catalog for more detailed information.
For this program, Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning is met through the course CS 251 Statistical Computing or an equivalent course.
General Education Requirements
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Total Credits
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College Composition II (CCII)
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5 Credits
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Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (CM/QSR)
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5 Credits
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Humanities (HU)
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15 Credits
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Social Sciences (SS)
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15 Credits
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Natural Sciences (NS)
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15 Credits
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Pre-Entry Requirement (0 Credit)
Students must take this course in the first quarter of enrollment. Students may take another program requirement concurrently.
CS 100 | STC BS Orientation to Bachelor's Programs | 0 |
Preparatory Courses (15 Credits)
These preparatory courses may be applied towards CityU's General Education and Lower Division credit requirements.
CS 132 | Computer Science I | 5 |
CS 251 | Statistical Computing (QSR for select programs OR NS) | 5 |
IS 201 | Fundamentals of Computing | 5 |
Core Requirements (45 Credits)
Specialized Study (30 Credits)
Specialized Studies must be approved by the Program Manager.
Choice (10 Credits)
Students may select electives from any majors or complete the internship. The internship course is repeatable.
CS 493 | Technology and Computing Internship | 5 |
Capstone (5 Credits)
CS 497 | Technology and Computing Capstone | 5 |