CAS: Computer Science

Boston-London Program

Sample Pathway

Below is an example of a four-year plan of a College of General Studies student pursuing a degree in computer science. Students will work with their CGS academic advisors and the computer science department to plan their own pathway to a computer science degree.

Sample Pathway - Class of 2022

Sample Pathway - Class of 2023

College of General Studies Program Requirements

Two rhetoric courses: CGS RH 103 and CGS RH 104
- CGS RH 104 is taken during the London semester
Two natural science courses: CGS NS 201 and CGS NS 202
Three social science courses:
- CGS SS 104 is required and is taken during the London semester
- Students select at least two additional SS courses and will work with their academic advisor to determine course selection
Three humanities courses:
- CGS HU 104 is required and is taken during the London semester
- Students select at least two additional HU courses and will work with their academic advisor to determine course selection

Major Requirements

The major in computer science requires a total of fifteen 4-credit courses, all completed with a grade of C or higher. For required courses, please see the CAS bulletin.

CAS computer science electives are CS courses numbered 400 or above. Please also note that CS major credit will not be given for Metropolitan College courses and CAS courses below CAS CS 111.

For more information about the major, please see the Computer Science Department webpage.

Continuation Requirements

Completion of the CGS required courses and appropriate electives
Cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 2.00

Graduation Requirements

Boston University students completing a degree in CAS must also complete the following requirements.

BU Hub requirements
- Students who take the specific CGS courses noted on the pathway above will fulfill all BU Hub requirements except the units listed below. These remaining Hub units will be fulfilled through the courses you take for your CAS major and/or other electives.
- Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy (1 unit)
- Teamwork/Collaboration (1 unit)
- Writing-Intensive Course (1 unit)
CAS requirements:
- Second Language requirement
Computer Science major requirements

Last revised: 6/26/2019

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Gap Semester	Recommended external course: Introduction to Computer Science I (equivalent to CAS CS 111). Note: Prior approval must be granted for all external coursework. External courses may not be used to fulfill BU Hub requirements.
	Semester I	Semester II
Freshman Year	CGS RH 103 CGS SS 103 CAS CS 112 CAS MA 123 (if needed)*	CGS Required Courses (London semester)
Sophomore Year	CGS NS 201 CGS HU 201 CAS CS 131 Second Language (if needed)	CGS HU 202 CGS NS 202 CGS SS 202 CAS CS 210
Junior Year	CAS CS 132 or CAS MA 242 or CAS CS 235 or CAS MA 294 CAS CS 237 CAS CS 320 or CAS CS Elective Second Language (if needed)	CAS CS 350 CAS CS 330 Elective** Second Language (if needed)
Senior Year	CAS CS 320 or CAS CS 332 or CAS CS Elective CAS CS Elective CAS CS Elective Second Language (if needed)	CAS CS Elective CAS CS Elective CAS CS Elective Elective**

Gap Semester	Recommended external course: Calculus I (equivalent to CAS MA 123).* Note: Prior approval must be granted for all external coursework. External courses may not be used to fulfill BU Hub requirements.
	Semester I	Semester II
Freshman Year	CGS RH 103 CGS SS 103 CGS HU 103 CAS CS 111	CGS Required Courses (London semester)
Sophomore Year	CGS NS 201 CGS HU 201 CAS CS 112 CAS CS 131	CGS NS 202 CGS SS 202 CAS CS 210 Second Language (if needed)
Junior Year	CAS CS 132 or CAS MA 242 or CAS CS 235 or CAS MA 294 CAS CS 237 CAS CS 320 or CAS CS Elective Second Language (if needed)	CAS CS 350 CAS CS 330 Elective** Second Language (if needed)
Senior Year	CAS CS 320 or CAS CS 332 or CAS CS Elective CAS CS Elective CAS CS Elective Second Language (if needed)	CAS CS Elective CAS CS Elective CAS CS Elective Elective**

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