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Georgetown University

Washington, DC
Degree:

BS

Computer Science

Location:

College of Arts and Sciences
Georgetown College

Credits:

120 credits

System:

Semester

Required Computer Science (or Related):

• COSC-1020/1030: Computer Science I-II (6 credits)
• COSC-1110: Mathematical Methods for Computer Science (3 credits)
• COSC-2010: Data Structures (3 credits)
• COSC-2020: Advanced Programming (3 credits)
• COSC-2310: Computational Structures (3 credits)
• COSC-3010: Programming Langagues (3 credits)
• COSC-3020: Operating Systems (3 credits)
• COSC-3200: Introduction to Algorithms (3 credits)
• COSC Electives 2000+ or Non-CS approved elective (15 credits)
• Optional Senior Thesis

Required Math:

• Calculus I-II (8 credits)
• Additional Math coursework from CS approved list (9-11 credits)
• Quantitative Reasoning and Data Literacy (3 credits)

Required Science:

• Natural Science (4 credits)

Required Engineering:

• None

Other Requirements:

• Writing and Culture AND Intensive Writing (6 credits)
• Philosophy Ethics AND Philophy General (6 credits)
• Theology and Religious Studies (6 credits)
• Humanities: Art, Literature, and Cultures (3 credits)
• Pathways to Social Justice (9 credits)
• History (6 credits)
• Social Science (6 credits)
• Foreign Language through Intermediate (0-12 credits)
• Electives to meet minimum credit requirements to graduate (varies)

Subfield Required:

No

Type:

Optional Concentration

Options:

Optional Concentration:
• Technology, Ethics, and Society

Double or Dual Major Option(s):

• Double major may be possible.

Related Majors:

• AB Computer Science [BA] (consider if interested in CS+ degree)
• AB Computer Science, Ethics, and Society [BA]

Good to Know:

• Students may begin as either a CS major OR Undeclared. Students are not required to declare a major until the end of sophomore year.

University's Webpage for this Program:
Catalog Year:

2024-2025

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