Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science

Required Credits (180 Credits)

For full course descriptions please refer to the current catalog.

Lower-Division Requirements (90 Credits)

Students must meet General Education requirements listed below. This is typically completed within the 90 required lower-division credits.  For this program, Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning is met through Math 141 Precalculus or higher.

General Education

• College Composition (CC) I** and II (10 Credits)
• Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (QSR) (5 Credits)
• Humanities (HU) (10 Credits)
• Social Sciences (SS) (15 Credits)
• Natural Sciences (NS) (15 Credits)

**If College Composition I is waived through transfer or articulation, students must take an additional 5 quarter credits from a humanities discipline.

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 (NS) (5)
• IS 201 Fundamentals of Computing (5)

Core Requirements (45 Credits)

• CS 330 Network Communications (5)
• CS 340 Operating Systems (5)
• CS 351 Discrete Mathematics in Computing (NS) (5)
• IS 302 Human Computer Interaction (5)
• IS 312 Web Design and Programming (5)
• IS 345 Cybersecurity (5)
• IS 350 Systems Analysis and Design (5)
• IS 360 Database Technologies (5)
• IS 471 Cyber Ethics (SS) (5)

Specialized Study (30 Credits)

Students can design a specialized study with the approval of the Program Manager. Students can choose 6 courses (30 credits) from any upper-division major within university or the School of Technology and Computing. The school provides the following courses in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Information Technology.

Customized: must be approved by the Program Manager.

Computer Science (CS)

• CS 440 Software Quality Assurance (5)
• CS 445 Software Process Management (5)
• CS 451 Frontend Web Development (5)
• CS 452 Backend Web Development (5)
• CS 469 Data Structures and Algorithms in Computing (5)
• CS 475 Artificial Intelligence (5)

Cybersecurity (CY)

• CY 467 Systems Security (5)
• CY 468 Ethical Hacking (5)
• CY 481 Network Security (5)
• CY 487 Data Security (5)
• CY 488 Software Security (5)
• CY 489 Component Security (5)

Data Science (DS)

• DS 410 Programming in Data Analytics (5)
• DS 476 Data Analysis and Presentation (5)
• DS 479 Data Mining and Machine Learning (5)
• DS 483 Mathematics and Statistics for Machine Learning (NS) (5)
• DS 484 Big Data Systems (5)

Information Systems (IS)

• IS 401 eCommerce Systems (5)
• IS 431 Information Systems and Technology (5)
• IS 456 Database Management (5)
• IS 457 Enterprise Systems (5)

Information Technology (IT)

• IT 428 System Administration (5)
• IT 434 Cloud Computing (5)
• IT 470 IT Service Management (5)
• IT 472 IT Compliance (5)

Electives(10 Credits)

Students may select two electives, which were not taken before, from any upper division major courses or undergraduate courses within the School of Technology & Computing or complete the internship.

Internship

This course is repeatable for credit. Each enrollment must be pre-approved by the Program Manager.

• CS 493 Technology and Computing Internship (5)

Capstone (5 Credits)

• CS 497 Technology and Computing Capstone (5)

Upon completion of the BS in Applied Computer Science program at CityU, you’ll be well prepared to work on the networks, data systems, and computing backbones that support every industry around today.

As a graduate, you may pursue a career as a:

• Software developer
• Network engineer, operator, or manager
• Database engineer
• Information security specialist
• Systems integrator
• Computer scientist

Networking Opportunities

At CityU, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your professional network by connecting with faculty working in your field, students from around the globe, and alumni employed at Seattle’s top companies. Plus, you’ll be part of a supportive community that’s dedicated to helping you reach your career goals.

Tuition Cost

Learn more about tuition and fees for our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.

2025-26 Cost of Attendance (per quarter)

	Living with Parent	Not Living with Parent
Tuition & Fees	See Tuition Calculator	See Tuition Calculator
Supplies**	$180	$180
Housing	$1,240	$4,089
Food	$1,812	$1,812
Transportation	$858	$930
Misc./Personal	$636	$636
Total	$4,726	$7,647

**Supplies include books, course materials, course supplies, and equipment.
Student budget values are established using student surveys, CPI index, and actual institutional expenses.
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment component will be prorated based on enrollment intensity.
Students in a high-cost region may appeal and request a 10% increase to their housing and food budget component.
Students living in a rural area may appeal and request a 10% increase to their transportation budget component.

Financial Aid Opportunities

At CityU, we are committed to helping students achieve their academic goals no matter their economic situations. Our financial aid counselors are here to find the resources you need to pay for your education, including grants, loans, work study, and scholarships. Learn more about financial aid opportunities at CityU, or contact our Financial Aid Team at 800.426.5596, 206.239.4540, or [email protected].

Military Tuition Benefits

As a Yellow Ribbon school, CityU is proud to serve those who have served in the military. We offer military tuition discounts for active-duty servicemembers and their spouses and accept military benefits such as the Post 9/11 GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance. Learn more about military tuition benefits, VA benefits, and military partnership programs designed to help you reach your military and career goals.