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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Computer Science Major (BS) [ABET Certified]

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Computer Science Department  | College of Science and Mathematics  

Program Declaration

At time of admission to the University or by completion of an Undergraduate Program Add/Change form .

Degree Requirements

If this is the student’s only or primary major, the degree requirements below must be completed for graduation. See graduation requirements  for more information.

  

  

Major Requirements

Complete a minimum of 73 credits from 23 courses including thirteen required computer science courses, four mathematics courses, four physics courses, and two computer science electives.

GPA: A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for all major courses.
Pass/fail: No courses applied toward the major may be taken pass/fail.
Residency: At least six courses for the major at the 300-level or higher must be completed at UMass Boston.

Course Requirements

Required Computer Science Courses (44 Credits)

Mathematics Courses (14 Credits)

Physics Courses (12 Credits)

Computer Science Electives (6 Credits)

Take two courses from below. With prior permission, it may be possible to take an independent study course.

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