{"id":3905,"date":"2023-08-30T09:34:43","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T16:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/cs\/?page_id=3905"},"modified":"2026-05-21T15:35:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T22:35:25","slug":"academics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/cs\/academics\/","title":{"rendered":"BS in Computer Science (BSCS)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/08\/CompSci_1536x671-1.jpg\" alt=\"Instructor lecturing to a group of students in front of a whiteboard\" class=\"wp-image-6055 img-fluid \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/08\/CompSci_1536x671-1.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/08\/CompSci_1536x671-1-300x83.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/08\/CompSci_1536x671-1-1024x285.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/08\/CompSci_1536x671-1-768x214.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the BS in Computer Science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Computer Science department at Bellevue College offers a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science \u2013 the first 4-year computer science degree available at a community or technical college in Washington State. Since its launch in 2017, the program has welcomed new cohorts annually and built a strong record of preparing students for careers at leading technology companies like Amazon, Microsoft, T-Mobile and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key features of the program include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hands-On Learning &#8211; Complete a senior capstone project that integrates your skills and prepares you for real-world challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specializations &#8211; Choose between the standard track or a data science emphasis to focus your studies. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community &#8211; Small classes (maximum 28 students), a cohort model that builds lasting connections, plus dedicated student spaces like a lounge and makerspace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personalized Support &#8211; Access to faculty mentors, one-on-one advising, and industry mentorship opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affordability &#8211; Tuition is significantly lower than at four-year universities in Washington. Financial aid is available to eligible students. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible Learning &#8211; Study full- or part-time, with most courses offered in a hybrid format and some fully online. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_825a376d-d6c6-43f4-9808-030447b328f8\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-default text-bg-default\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_1e3753ec-f460-49f1-bba9-4f99a0e7da24\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_1e3753ec-f460-49f1-bba9-4f99a0e7da24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_1e3753ec-f460-49f1-bba9-4f99a0e7da24\">Degree Requirements<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_1e3753ec-f460-49f1-bba9-4f99a0e7da24\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_1e3753ec-f460-49f1-bba9-4f99a0e7da24\" data-parent=\"#accordion_825a376d-d6c6-43f4-9808-030447b328f8\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_825a376d-d6c6-43f4-9808-030447b328f8\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>The B.S. in Computer Science is a fully accredited, 4-year, 180 quarter-credit program that prepares students to apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in designing complex computer and software systems. With an emphasis on both theory and practical skills \u2013 supported by small classes, dedicated faculty, and tailored resources \u2013 the program fosters a supportive environment where students build the knowledge and skills to advance in their education and future careers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the most up-to-date information on degree requirements and course descriptions, refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.bellevuecollege.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=15&amp;poid=4841&amp;returnto=1041\">Academic Catalog<\/a>. A summary of the degree requirements for the 2025-2026 academic year have been included below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>General Education<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ENGL&amp; 101&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;English Composition I&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ENGL 201&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;The Research Paper&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;ENGL&amp; 235 &#8211; Technical Writing&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.bellevuecollege.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=15&amp;poid=4742\">Humanities courses<\/a> <strong>15 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.bellevuecollege.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=15&amp;poid=4743\">Social Science courses<\/a> <strong>15 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.bellevuecollege.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=15&amp;poid=4880\">Diversity Degree Requirement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MATH&amp; 151&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Calculus I&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MATH&amp; 152&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Calculus II&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MATH&amp; 153&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Calculus III&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MATH 208&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Introduction to Linear Algebra&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MATH 270&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Probability and Statistical Models&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MATH 301&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Discrete Mathematics&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PHYS 121&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;General Engineering Physics I&nbsp;<strong>6 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PHYS 122&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;General Engineering Physics II&nbsp;<strong>6 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemistry of Biology course with lab <strong>5-6 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Core CS<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CS 210&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Fundamentals of Computer Science I&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 211&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Fundamentals of Computer Science II&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 300&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Data Structures&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 320&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Programming Languages&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 331&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Database Systems&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 351&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Computer Architecture I&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 360&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Operating Systems&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 401&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Algorithms&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 410&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Software Engineering&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 481&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Senior Capstone I&nbsp;<strong>3 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 482&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Senior Capstone II&nbsp;<strong>4 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 483&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Senior Capstone III&nbsp;<strong>3 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>CS Electives<\/summary>\n<p><em>Choose 15 credits from the following<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CS 310&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Python for Data Science&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 311&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Software Patterns&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 332&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Data Mining&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 341&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Computer Networks&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 350&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Systems Programming&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 356&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Computer Security&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 370&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Internet of Things&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 380&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Web Programming&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 390&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Introduction to Cryptography&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 408&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Computer Graphics&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 411&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Software Engineering Project Management&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 412&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Advanced Java Programming&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 420&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Theory of Computation&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 430&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Image Processing&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 440&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Human &#8211; Computer Interaction&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 441&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Functional Programming&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 450&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Distributed Systems&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 455&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Cloud Computing&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 460&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Machine Learning&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 461&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Computational Linguistics&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 462&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Big Data Systems&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 465&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Deep Learning&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 470&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Mobile Application Development&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 473&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;AI Principles and Techniques&nbsp;<strong>5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS 485&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Computer Science Co-Op\/Practicum&nbsp;<strong>1-5 CR<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Free Electives<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enough college-level credits to meet the degree total of 180 credits, typically 22 or more credits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students have an opportunity to take additional computer science courses or any college-level credits of their interest (100-level or above) not used for any other degree requirement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Credits &amp; Grades<\/summary>\n<p>In addition to the specific course requirements, students must also meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earn a numerical grade of 2.0 or higher in each CS core and upper-division elective courses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a minimum of 45 credits in residence at Bellevue College, including at least 30 credits of upper-division coursework.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accumulate a total of 180 quarter credits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-default text-bg-default\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_e5e89dcd-57dd-4be3-8569-2a0714a74eb4\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_e5e89dcd-57dd-4be3-8569-2a0714a74eb4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_e5e89dcd-57dd-4be3-8569-2a0714a74eb4\">Program Outcomes<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_e5e89dcd-57dd-4be3-8569-2a0714a74eb4\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_e5e89dcd-57dd-4be3-8569-2a0714a74eb4\" data-parent=\"#accordion_825a376d-d6c6-43f4-9808-030447b328f8\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_825a376d-d6c6-43f4-9808-030447b328f8\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>Upon graduation from the B.S. in Computer Science, students should be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Demonstrate an awareness of the impact of computers on society as well as an understanding of the key ethical issues shaping the practice of Computer Science.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics to develop and analyze computing systems. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate the conceptual knowledge to identify and analyze a problem, and then define the computing requirements to creatively solve it. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate the ability to design, implement, evaluate, trouble-shoot and test a computer-based system process, component, or program to meet desired results. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate the ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools for computing practice. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate success skills, including teamwork, leadership, communication, critical thinking, creative problem-solving, personal responsibility and management skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-default text-bg-default\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_e518b1c5-2d4d-49f7-aced-097b0f41cbd9\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_e518b1c5-2d4d-49f7-aced-097b0f41cbd9\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_e518b1c5-2d4d-49f7-aced-097b0f41cbd9\">Project Samples<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_e518b1c5-2d4d-49f7-aced-097b0f41cbd9\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_e518b1c5-2d4d-49f7-aced-097b0f41cbd9\" data-parent=\"#accordion_825a376d-d6c6-43f4-9808-030447b328f8\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_825a376d-d6c6-43f4-9808-030447b328f8\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>Through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/cs\/senior-capstone-archive\/\">Senior Capstone Project<\/a>, students work in teams to plan, implement, and deliver a full-scale computing project, applying technical expertise from across the curriculum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"4569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2023\/09\/22-23Autonomous-Garden-Monitoring-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4569 img-fluid \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2023\/09\/22-23Autonomous-Garden-Monitoring-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2023\/09\/22-23Autonomous-Garden-Monitoring-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2023\/09\/22-23Autonomous-Garden-Monitoring-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2023\/09\/22-23Autonomous-Garden-Monitoring-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"4576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2023\/09\/22-23BeMyGuest-2-724x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4576 img-fluid \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2023\/09\/22-23BeMyGuest-2-724x1024.jpeg 724w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2023\/09\/22-23BeMyGuest-2-212x300.jpeg 212w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2023\/09\/22-23BeMyGuest-2-768x1087.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2023\/09\/22-23BeMyGuest-2-1086x1536.jpeg 1086w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"4594\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2023\/09\/21-22-Socialscope-Poster-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4594 img-fluid \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2023\/09\/21-22-Socialscope-Poster-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2023\/09\/21-22-Socialscope-Poster-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2023\/09\/21-22-Socialscope-Poster-1152x1536.png 1152w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2023\/09\/21-22-Socialscope-Poster-1536x2048.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admissions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-alert alert alert-warning\">\n<p>The Fall 2026 Application is open now through September 16. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/cs\/admissions\/\">Apply now<\/a> <\/strong>(refer to Steps 1-5 on the Admissions tab)! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program admits students once per year for Fall quarter entry. This year, we piloted a small Winter quarter cohort, an option we may continue in future years. Applications for Fall 2026 entry will open in April and close before the quarter begins in mid-September. Any future Winter quarter admission cycles will open in November and close in mid-December. For detailed application information, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/cs\/admissions\/\">Admissions <\/a>tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> The BSCS is not a fully online program. Most courses include in-person or hybrid instruction, making the program eligible for F-1 visa sponsorship.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_463e0119-a32e-4186-8415-7db9e5ca4076\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-default text-bg-default\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_bdaaf012-e987-4fed-9c75-498bb4659831\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_bdaaf012-e987-4fed-9c75-498bb4659831\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse_bdaaf012-e987-4fed-9c75-498bb4659831\">Academic Advising<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_bdaaf012-e987-4fed-9c75-498bb4659831\" class=\"collapse show\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_bdaaf012-e987-4fed-9c75-498bb4659831\" data-parent=\"#accordion_463e0119-a32e-4186-8415-7db9e5ca4076\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_463e0119-a32e-4186-8415-7db9e5ca4076\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"884\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/08\/BC_StudyLounge_SBldg-edited-3.jpg\" alt=\"Three students face each other while sitting together at a table within a campus building. They have their laptops open and appear to be engaged in conversation. There is a view of campus through the large window behind them.\" class=\"wp-image-5959 size-full img-fluid \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/08\/BC_StudyLounge_SBldg-edited-3.jpg 884w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/08\/BC_StudyLounge_SBldg-edited-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/08\/BC_StudyLounge_SBldg-edited-3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 884px) 100vw, 884px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Advisors at Bellevue College are available to support students in planning their academic path, selecting courses, exploring transfer options, and connecting with campus resources to help them succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prospective Students: <\/strong>Work with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/advising\/\">STEM Pathway Advisors<\/a> in the Advising Center. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Current BSCS Students: <\/strong>Work with the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/cs\/faculty-and-staff\/\"> CS Program Manager<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-default text-bg-default\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_85b57735-a22f-4886-9264-5945cbf8bb65\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_85b57735-a22f-4886-9264-5945cbf8bb65\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_85b57735-a22f-4886-9264-5945cbf8bb65\">Sample Education Plan<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_85b57735-a22f-4886-9264-5945cbf8bb65\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_85b57735-a22f-4886-9264-5945cbf8bb65\" data-parent=\"#accordion_463e0119-a32e-4186-8415-7db9e5ca4076\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_463e0119-a32e-4186-8415-7db9e5ca4076\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/cs\/sample-bscs-plans\/\">View a sample education plan for the BS in Computer Science.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-default text-bg-default\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_115254ea-2e9b-4203-8b56-9a7310db8f5c\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_115254ea-2e9b-4203-8b56-9a7310db8f5c\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_115254ea-2e9b-4203-8b56-9a7310db8f5c\">Projected Course Schedule<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_115254ea-2e9b-4203-8b56-9a7310db8f5c\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_115254ea-2e9b-4203-8b56-9a7310db8f5c\" data-parent=\"#accordion_463e0119-a32e-4186-8415-7db9e5ca4076\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_463e0119-a32e-4186-8415-7db9e5ca4076\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>View the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/cs\/projected-cs-course-schedule\/\">Projected CS Course Schedule<\/a> to see when a particular CS course may be offered. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-default text-bg-default\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_2801440c-0904-446e-86d3-d17856b51552\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_2801440c-0904-446e-86d3-d17856b51552\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_2801440c-0904-446e-86d3-d17856b51552\">Laptop Requirements<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_2801440c-0904-446e-86d3-d17856b51552\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_2801440c-0904-446e-86d3-d17856b51552\" data-parent=\"#accordion_463e0119-a32e-4186-8415-7db9e5ca4076\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_463e0119-a32e-4186-8415-7db9e5ca4076\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">100\/200-Level CS Courses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For students completing introductory courses in computer science (e.g. CS 101, 209, 210, 211, 212, 250), students can use their own laptop or utilize Bellevue College&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/services\/student-affairs-asg-laptop-loan-program\/\">Laptop Loan Program<\/a>, which loans laptops to students quarterly on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BSCS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>All students enrolled in the BS in Computer Science program must have a laptop computer that meets the following&nbsp;operating system requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>For Windows PC<\/strong>: Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate, Windows 8 or 8.1, Windows 10 Home or Pro, Minimum Core i5 Processor, 8 GB RAM, 250 GB storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For Apple Macintosh<\/strong>: Macintosh OS 10.14 or higher, Minimum Core i5 Processor, 8 GB RAM, 250 GB storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(Optional) Recommended specifications for those who wish to enhance their experience: Core i7 Processor, 16 GB RAM, 500 GB or higher storage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-default text-bg-default\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_10e62f19-4c2b-4160-881b-030bfdece41e\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_10e62f19-4c2b-4160-881b-030bfdece41e\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_10e62f19-4c2b-4160-881b-030bfdece41e\">Track Your Progress<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_10e62f19-4c2b-4160-881b-030bfdece41e\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_10e62f19-4c2b-4160-881b-030bfdece41e\" data-parent=\"#accordion_463e0119-a32e-4186-8415-7db9e5ca4076\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_463e0119-a32e-4186-8415-7db9e5ca4076\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>Track your degree progress on ctcLink (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/students\/training\/aar\/\">see tutorial<\/a>). In ctcLink, click on&nbsp;\u201cAcademics\u201d&nbsp;and then&nbsp;\u201cWhat If Report\u201d.&nbsp;Follow instructions to select your major. For catalog year, select the quarter\/year that matches your BS admission quarter (e.g. Fall 2024, Fall 2025). The What If Report will show your completed classes and the classes you have remaining for your major. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While helpful, these degree audit reports are not 100% accurate. Please review them carefully. If you have questions about your report and overall progress on the BSCS degree, contact the CS Program Manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ctcLink at Bellevue College: Check Your Degree Progress (Academic Advisement Report)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gXUiZlIQ81M?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-default text-bg-default\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_199a63b0-a78f-4376-86fc-0ec6a3ea08be\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_199a63b0-a78f-4376-86fc-0ec6a3ea08be\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_199a63b0-a78f-4376-86fc-0ec6a3ea08be\">Prerequisite Chain<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_199a63b0-a78f-4376-86fc-0ec6a3ea08be\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_199a63b0-a78f-4376-86fc-0ec6a3ea08be\" data-parent=\"#accordion_463e0119-a32e-4186-8415-7db9e5ca4076\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_463e0119-a32e-4186-8415-7db9e5ca4076\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>Upper division CS courses have unique prerequisites that are satisfied by specific courses. The prerequisite chain provides a visual of these requirements for each CS course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2021\/03\/CS_Prerequisite_March21-1-1024x467.png\" alt=\"CS Prerequisite Chain\" class=\"wp-image-3477 img-fluid \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2021\/03\/CS_Prerequisite_March21-1-1024x467.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2021\/03\/CS_Prerequisite_March21-1-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2021\/03\/CS_Prerequisite_March21-1-768x350.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2021\/03\/CS_Prerequisite_March21-1-1536x700.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2021\/03\/CS_Prerequisite_March21-1.png 1646w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-alert alert alert-info\">\n<p>Please visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.bellevuecollege.edu\/index.php?catoid=12\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/catalog.bellevuecollege.edu\/index.php?catoid=12\">Bellevue College Catalog<\/a>&nbsp;for the up to date information about CS curriculum and course prerequisites.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-default text-bg-default\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_a54dbc51-bc08-4fd2-8094-c6bb8ab8a50d\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_a54dbc51-bc08-4fd2-8094-c6bb8ab8a50d\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_a54dbc51-bc08-4fd2-8094-c6bb8ab8a50d\">Petition Form (Course Evaluation, Leave of Absence, Internship for Credit)<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_a54dbc51-bc08-4fd2-8094-c6bb8ab8a50d\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_a54dbc51-bc08-4fd2-8094-c6bb8ab8a50d\" data-parent=\"#accordion_463e0119-a32e-4186-8415-7db9e5ca4076\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_463e0119-a32e-4186-8415-7db9e5ca4076\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>Current BSCS students requesting a CS course equivalency\/substitution evaluation, a leave of absence, or internship for credit can do so using the <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=HCVM-UcTLkKz6orFa-_Wy9EzKCgJu7lBp3DZFHJbOjdUMVhHWFoyTUNPVkw1OUJTQ1dGWERaVjgyTiQlQCN0PWcu\">petition form<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internship for Credit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>BSCS students can receive academic credits for participating in qualifying work experience related to the computer science field. Earning academic credit involve will involved completing a set of assignments related to the work experience (e.g., personal reflections, updated resume and LinkedIn profile, supervisor evaluation, report detailing the work completed, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assistance with finding internships or work opportunities is available through Bellevue College&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/careers\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/careers\/\">Center for Career Connections<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-panel card bg-primary text-white\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Bellevue College Computer Science \u2022 (425) 564-2744 \u2022 <a href=\"mailto:cs@bellevuecollege.edu\">cs@bellevuecollege.edu<\/a> \u2022 Latest Blog: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/cs\/2025\/04\/26\/stem-magazine\/\">STEM Magazine<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bc_computerscience\/\">Instagram<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/bellevue-college-computer-science-66971828a\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About the BS in Computer Science The Computer Science department at Bellevue College offers a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science \u2013 the first 4-year computer science degree available at a community or technical college in Washington State. 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