bachelor of arts in Computer Science
Admission Requirements
All students must meet the minimum admission requirements of the University. Refer to the Admissions section of this catalog.
he Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science (B.A.C.S.) with Major in Computer Science is intended for students interested in software development. The program prepares students for a career in the field of Computer Science with focus on software development. The B.A. in Computer Science is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, but unlike FAU's B.S. in Computer Science, it is not accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Prerequisite Coursework for Transfer Students
Students transferring to Florida Atlantic University must complete both lower-division requirements (including the requirements of the Intellectual Foundations Program) and requirements for the college and major. Lower-division requirements may be completed through an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree from any Florida public college, university or community college or through equivalent coursework at another regionally accredited institution. Before transferring and to ensure timely progress toward the baccalaureate degree, students must also complete the prerequisite courses for their major as outlined in the Transition Guides .
All courses not listed with the Florida Statewide Course Numbering System that will be used to satisfy requirements will be evaluated individually on the basis of content and will require a catalog course description and a copy of the syllabus for assessment.
Admission Requirements for a Second BA in Computer Science
This program is for those individuals with a degree in another discipline who are seeking a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science degree at FAU.
Students seeking a bachelor's degree or graduate degree in another discipline must satisfy all admission requirements of the first B.A.C.S. at FAU.