Computer Science Major

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Scholarships and Grants

Scholarships and grants are considered “gift aid” and do not require repayment. They can come from federal, state, or private sources. Scholarships are typically merit-based, meaning they are awarded depending on demonstrated academic ability or other specific talents.

Scholarships are often available from sources outside of APU. You can search for these scholarships through websites such as finaid.org or fastweb.com. The Student Services Center is sometimes notified of scholarships available through APU departments or local organizations, and can provide information about any available scholarships on request.

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Education loans are usually repaid after graduation, may be deferred until after graduate school, and often have very low interest rates.

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Student Employment

On-campus student employment is available for students needing additional income to pay for education-related expenses. APU students also find work off campus in the surrounding community.

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Programs Requirements

Earn a BS in Computer Science and an MS in Applied Statistics and Data Science in 5 Years

Undergraduate students can complete a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Master of Science in Applied Statistics and Data Science in just five years. Upon successful completion of the two degrees, graduates will be prepared for leadership roles as applied statisticians or data scientists, applying their skills in diverse fields such as business, sports, medicine, pharmaceutical industry. Computer Science majors admitted to the MS in Applied Statistics and Data Science will complete up to 9 units of graduate coursework during their undergraduate studies, finishing the remaining 22 units for the master’s degree over the next year. Three courses, Introduction to Modeling with Probability, Machine Learning, and Statistical Computing and Programming, are taken as an undergraduate student and will count towards both the BS in Computer Science and MS in Applied Statistics and Data Science degrees.

Students interested in completing this five-year pathway should apply to APU as a Computer Science major. During their junior year, students with a 3.0 GPA or higher may apply to the MS in Applied Statistics and Data Science program. The graduate application fee will be waived. For more information about this pathway, contact gradstats@apu.edu.

Earn a BS in Computer Science and an MS in Biotechnology in 5 Years

Undergraduate students can complete a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Master of Science in Biotechnology in just five years. Upon successful completion of the two degrees, graduates will be prepared for careers in the rapidly growing biomedical product development industry. When you graduate, you’ll be equipped to lead in key areas like molecular biology, project management, biomedical products, and more. Computer Science majors admitted to the MS in Biotechnology will complete up to 9 units of graduate coursework during their undergraduate studies, finishing the remaining 30 units for the master’s degree over the next year. Three courses, Bioinformatics, Introduction to Modeling with Probability, and Ethics for Biomedical Products Industries or Ethics in Computing and Engineering, are taken as an undergraduate student and will count towards both the BS in Computer Science and MS in Biotechnology degrees.

Students interested in completing this five-year pathway should apply to APU as a Computer Science major. During their junior year, students with a 3.0 GPA or higher may apply to the MS in Biotechnology. The graduate application fee will be waived. For more information about this pathway, contact msbt@apu.edu.

Program Educational Objectives

The Program Educational Objectives of the Computer Science program are as below. Graduates of the program are expected to attain these objectives within a few years after graduation.

1. Core Technical Competencies and Life-Long Learning: Our graduates will demonstrate effective use of their core technical competencies in Computer Science by progressive advancements in their professional careers, including in many cases mastery of emerging technologies, the pursuit of different specialization areas, attainment of advanced degrees, or professional licensure or certifications.
2. Effective Teamwork: Our graduates will work effectively as team members and leaders in diverse professional environments and career paths.
3. Impact of Computing Technology: Our graduates will demonstrate, in their professional careers, a clear understanding of the impact of computing technology in a global and societal context, and of its implications from a Christian ethics perspective.

Student Outcomes

Graduates of the Computer Science program will have an ability to:

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

Azusa Pacific University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).