Computer Science, BA, Four-Year Plan

Four-Year Sample Plan For New Students

For students who enroll in Summer 2027 or beyond

Year 1 Steps for Success

• Meet with your academic advisor each term for registration approval
• Take advantage of tutoring
• Get involved on campus

Year 2 Steps for Success

• Meet with your academic advisor each term for registration approval
• Go to office hours
• Ask for help

Year 3 Steps for Success

• Meet with your academic advisor each term for registration approval
• Work on career prep activities
• Look for a summer internship

Year 4 Steps for Success

• Meet with your academic advisor each term for registration approval
• Apply for graduation
• Start your career search or apply to graduate school

UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Stage I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Stage. For more information, please visit the University Core Website.

Stage I: Foundations

• UCOR 1000/2000 Signature Seminar
• UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
• UCOR 1200 Quantitative Reasoning
• UCOR 1500 Philosophies of Humanity

Stage II: Inquiry

• UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
• UCOR 2300 Inquiry Seminar in Creative Arts and Expression
• UCOR 2400 Inquiry Seminar in Literature, Art, or History
• UCOR 2600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
• UCOR 2800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
• UCOR 29XX Ethical Inquiry

Stage III: Engagement

• UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
• UCOR 3200 Global Perspectives
• UCOR 3300 Responsibility and Action

Curriculum Notes

• A grade of C (2.00) is required in all CPSC courses that are used to satisfy major requirements.
• Independent study and internship courses (CPSC 3960, 4950, 4960, 4990) cannot be used to satisfy computer science electives.
• Students who minor or double major in math may take MATH 3000 in lieu of CPSC 2600.
• For complete information on courses, prerequisites, etc., please consult the Explore & Compare Programs page.

Plan your Courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements. Reach out to the College of Science & Engineering Advising Center for support via email at se-adv@seattleu.edu

Resources for Success

Soar during your time here:

• Find support for academic success, inclusion, and professional formation from the Student Success division.
• Receive equal access to courses, programs, and activities with Disability Services.
• Get answers to common questions at the Student Resource Network.

Excel in every class:

• Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs.
• Strengthen your writer’s voice at the Writing Center.
• Level up your skills at the Math Lab.

Source the best research:

• Connect with your librarians for support on research and assignments.
• Search the expansive network of books, eBooks, databases, journals and more.

Graduate on time:

• Map out your degree plan with academic advising.
• Keep your momentum going with Summer Programs.

Build your future career:

• Meet with a Career Advisor from the Career Engagement Office.
• Explore career options at the “What Can I Do With This Major” page.

Expand your horizons:

• Apply for Undergraduate Research Funding Opportunity.
• Create something at the Media Production Center or Billodue Makerspace.

Four-Year Sample Plan For New Students

For students who enroll prior to Summer 2027

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!

†Choose CPSC 3300 – Fundamentals of Databases, CPSC 3200 – Object-Oriented Development, CPSC 3400 – Languages & Computations, OR CPSC 3500 – Computing Systems

Year 2 Steps for Success

• Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval.
• Go to office hours!
• Ask for help!

Year 3 Steps for Success

• Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval.
• Work on career prep activities! 
• Look for a summer internship!

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 as Module I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors and Matteo Ricci students have different Core requirements. 

Module I: 

• UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
• Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1200 Quantitative Reasoning
• UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
• UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
• UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
• 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 & Global Challenges 
• Satisfied in Major: UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences & Global Challenges

Curriculum Notes

• A grade of C or better is required for CPSC courses used to satisfy major requirements.
• Students must complete a coordinate group of application area courses (at least 30 credits in an approved area).
• Entrance into the Senior Project requires completion of 2 3000-level courses AND 1 additional 3000- or 4000-level course, along with a minimum major GPA.
• For complete information on courses, prerequisites, etc., please consult the Explore & Compare Programs page. 

Use MySeattleU Student Planning to plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements.

Visit the Seattle U Advising Services page for support or reach out to the Advising Center. Email CSE Advising at se-adv@seattleu.edu.

Resources for Success

Soar during your time here:

• Find support for academic success, inclusion, and professional formation from the Student Success division.
• Receive equal access to courses, programs, and activities with Disability Services.
• Get answers to common questions at the Student Resource Network.

Excel in every class:

• Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs.
• Strengthen your writer’s voice at the Writing Center.
• Level up your skills at the Math Lab.

Source the best research:

• Connect with your librarians for support on research and assignments.
• Search the expansive network of books, eBooks, databases, journals and more.

Graduate on time:

• Map out your degree plan with academic advising.
• Keep your momentum going with Summer Programs.

Build your future career:

• Meet with a Career Advisor from the Career Engagement Office.
• Explore career options at the “What Can I Do With This Major” page.

Expand your horizons:

• Apply for Undergraduate Research Funding Opportunity.
• Create something at the Media Production Center or Billodue Makerspace.