BSCS · Current · 123 CUs

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Source: WGU Program Guide·v202412·8/2/24

About This Degree

WGU Catalog 2026-03

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science prepares students for a career in the high demand field of Computer Science. Upon program completion, students will apply their learned knowledge and skills in the designing, developing and optimizing of systems to meet current and future industry needs. The curriculum includes innovative courses in programming and logic, architecture and systems, data structures, project management, artificial intelligence, along with the theory and science of computing.

Official catalog text — WGU-authored.

Degree History

First offered2018-05StatusCurrentCUs (latest)123(was 117)

College name history

College of Information Technology→School of Technology

Program Learning Outcomes

WGU Catalog 2026-03

Official WGU-authored outcomes from the catalog Program Outcomes section.

•The graduate applies core information technology skills in IT systems, operating systems, networking, security, scripting and programming, data management, project management, and web development to support organizational functions.
•The graduate will be able to solve computing problems using critical thinking and mathematical reasoning.
•The graduate will be able to develop secure software systems to support organizational goals and needs.

Areas of Study

12 groups · 37 courses

Course groups from the WGU Program Guide. Expand each group to see course descriptions and competencies.

Course Roster (37 courses)

WGU Catalog 2026-03

Term 1

Code	Title	CUs
D684	Introduction to Computer Science	4
C955	Applied Probability and Statistics	3
D278	Scripting and Programming - Foundations	3
D426	Data Management - Foundations	3

Term 2

Code	Title	CUs
D315	Network and Security - Foundations	3
C958	Calculus I	4
D276	Web Development Foundations	3
D427	Data Management - Applications	4

Term 3

Code	Title	CUs
D197	Version Control	1
D685	Practical Applications of Prompt	2
C867	Scripting and Programming - Applications	4
D459	Introduction to Systems Thinking and Applications	3
C959	Discrete Mathematics I	4

Term 4

Code	Title	CUs
D268	Introduction to Communication: Connecting with Others	3
C952	Computer Architecture	3
C683	Natural Science Lab	2
D286	Java Fundamentals	3
C960	Discrete Mathematics II	4

Term 5

Code	Title	CUs
D270	Composition: Successful Self-Expression	3
C963	American Politics and the US Constitution	3
D287	Java Frameworks	3
D281	Linux Foundations	3

Term 6

Code	Title	CUs
D430	Fundamentals of Information Security	3
D288	Back-End Programming	3
D686	Operating Systems for Computer Scientists	3
D387	Advanced Java	3

Term 7

Code	Title	CUs
D333	Ethics in Technology	3
C949	Data Structures and Algorithms I	4
D336	Business of IT - Applications	4
D284	Software Engineering	4

Term 8

Code	Title	CUs
C458	Health, Fitness, and Wellness	4
C950	Data Structures and Algorithms II	4
D480	Software Design and Quality Assurance	3
D429	Introduction to AI for Computer Scientists	2

Term 9

Code	Title	CUs
D682	Artificial Intelligence Optimization for Computer Scientists	3
D683	Advanced AI and ML	3
D687	Computer Science Project Development with a Team	3

Total: 117 CUs across 37 courses. Degree total per catalog: 123 CUs.

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