Computer Science, BS, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Sample Plan for New Students
This is a sample and not the only way to complete this plan. *Some classes have prerequisites.
Important Major Information
- Credits in Major: 122
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0 (some scholarships may require higher)
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0 (some scholarships may require higher)
- Some CPSC classes may have a minimum grade requirement for credit toward the major.
- Students may take 5000-level CPSC electives to satisfy elective requirements with permission of the department chair.
- Up to 10 credits of 5000-level CPSC electives may apply towards the Master of Science in Computer Science degree at Seattle University.
Resources for Success
- Map out your plan through MySeattleU.
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Career Engagement Office.
- Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs.
- Learn more about academic advising on the Advising Services page.
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| CPSC 1420 Programming and Problem Solving I (5) | CPSC 1430 Programming and Problem Solving II (5) | CPSC 2430 Data Structures (5) |
| MATH 1334 Calculus I (5) | MATH 1335 Calculus II (5) | MATH 1336 Calculus III (5) |
| UCOR 1XXX University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX University Core (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval.
- Take advantage of tutoring!
- Get involved on campus and with ACM!
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| CPSC 2500 Computer Organization (5) | CPSC 3300 Fundamentals of Databases (5) | CPSC 3500 Computing Systems (5) |
| CPSC 2600 Foundations of Computer Science (5) | MATH 2310 Probability & Statistics (5) | PHYS 1210 Mechanics & PHYS 1211 Mechanics Lab (5) |
| UCOR 1XXX University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX University Core (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval.
- Go to office hours!
- Ask for help!
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| CPSC 3200 Object-Oriented Development (5) | CPSC 4100 Algorithms (5) | CPSC 3400 Languages & Computation (5) |
| Science Elective (5) | Science Elective (5) | CPSC Elective (4000-level) (5) |
| UCOR 2XXX University Core (5) | UCOR 3XXX University Core (5) | UCOR 3XXX University Core (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval.
- Work on career prep activities!
- Look for summer internships!
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| CPSC 4870 Software Engineering & Project Development I (5) | CPSC 4880 Software Engineering & Project Development II (3) | CPSC 4890 Software Engineering & Project Development III (3) |
| CPSC 4800 Technical Communications (3) | CPSC Elective (4000-level) (5) | CPSC Elective (4000-level) (5) |
| CPSC Elective (4000-level) (5) | UCOR 3XXX University Core (5) | General Elective (5) |
| MATH 2320 Linear Algebra (3) | General Elective (3) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval.
- Apply for graduation!
- Start your career search or apply to graduate school!
University Core Requirements
UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan by module recommendation. See below for UCOR course titles by Module:
- Module I
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
- Module II
- UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
- UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
- UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning
- Module III
- UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
Use MySeattleU Student Planning to plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for knowing information and tracking changes.
Contact your Advising Center for support:
Science & Engineering Advising - se-adv@seattleu.edu