BA/BS in Computer and Information Sciences, General

The Computer Science B.A. at Bethel gives students a programming and theory foundation within a liberal arts degree. Early courses introduce programming, data structures, computer systems and software development, and a career-planning seminar. Students then add upper-level computing along with mathematics support such as calculus, proofs and the mathematics of computing. A course on how humans interact with computers rounds out the major. The degree totals 122 credits including general education and electives. A student cannot declare the major and a computer science minor together. The Bachelor of Science version of the major is a separate, more technical program. Courses carry credit toward both the major and Bethel's broader liberal arts curriculum, so students also take general education studies that widen their perspective beyond one discipline. Anyone considering the program should review the current catalog entry for the complete course list, any listed prerequisites and updates to requirements, since offerings can change from year to year.