What's the difference between the BS and BA programs?
Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science generally requires more science hours while the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Computer Science offers a broader-based education with more required humanities and liberal arts courses.
The curriculum for the the BS differs from the BA program in a number of substantial ways:
| B.A. | B.S. | |
| Mathematics | Math 15300 (Algebra And Trig I), Math 15400 (Algebra And Trig II),Stat 30100 (Intro. Statistics) | Math 16500 (Calculus I), Math 16600 (Calculus II), Math 17100 (Multidimensional), Math 35100 or 51100 (Linear Algebra), Stat 35100 (Statistics) or Stat 41600 (Probability) or Stat 51100 (Statistical Methods) |
| Science | 4 science courses from approved list, including one laboratory course | 4 science courses from approved list, including Phys 15200 (Mechanics) and at least one laboratory course |
| Foreign Language | 10 cr. hr. or equivalent required | None required |
| Core Computer Science Courses | 5 required | 9 required |
| Applied Computer Science Courses | Allows 8 or more | Up to 3 |
| Elective Courses from Other Schools | 8-11cr. hr. free electives; up to 5 can be chosen from 300-400 level theoretical or applied courses; or courses leading to a chosen minor in business, economics, or other liberal arts/social science disciplines | Up to 6 cr. hr. plus up to 13 cr. hr. free electives; no applied courses |
Details of all undergraduate degree requirements can be found in the IUPUI bulletin. Download degree checklists and plans of study for both programs here.
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