What is a Guided Path?
Following a Guided Path allows you to focus on what matters to you while knowing you’re making progress toward your learning goals. Each Path is designed by faculty to guide you toward your specific educational and career goals while supporting your creative choice.
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Learn the skills you need to shape our digital world.
Before you pursue a concentration, we recommend spending some time building core skills. Get started with introduction to CS, programming, web design, mathematics for computer science, or database management. Speak to an advisor to learn more.
Select the educational opportunities that best meet your wants and needs as you move from Exploratory to Advanced study in one or more related Fields of Study for your Path.
Software Design and Development Concentration
Focus on software design and application while exploring interdisciplinary electives to understand software engineering in various contexts. Students in this concentration can focus on web design, front-end software engineering, back-end software engineering, or full-stack software engineering.
4 Credit Courses
Software Design and Development concentration
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Front-end Software Engineering I (E) [Certificate] | Front-end Software Engineering II (I) [Certificate] | Front-end Software Engineering III (A) [Certificate] |
| Algebraic Thinking (X) | Precalculus I (E) | Precalculus II (E) |
| Introduction to Programming: Python I (E) | Introduction to Programming: Python I (E) | Introduction to Programming: Python II (I) |
| Fundamentals of Database Management (E/I) |
Certificate Programs
Software Design and Development concentration
| Cert. Title | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front-end Software Engineering | Front-end Software Engineering I (E) | Front-end Software Engineering II (I) | Front-end Software Engineering III (A) |
Cybersecurity Concentration
Focus on languages for programming, coding and database management while learning about network security policies and procedures.
4 Credit Courses
Cybersecurity concentration
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Front-end Software Engineering I (E) [Certificate] | Front-end Software Engineering II (I) [Certificate] | Front-end Software Engineering III (A) [Certificate] |
| Algebraic Thinking (X) | Precalculus I (E) | Precalculus II (E) |
| Introduction to Programming: Python I (E) | Introduction to Programming: Python I (E) | Introduction to Programming: Python II (I) |
| Security Policies and Procedures (A) [Certificate] | ||
| Summer: Introduction to Computer Programming in C (E) |
Certificate Programs
Cybersecurity concentration
| Cert. Title | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front-end Software Engineering | Front-end Software Engineering I (E) | Front-end Software Engineering II (I) | Front-end Software Engineering III (A) |
| Cybersecurity Foundations | Introduction to Cybersecurity (I) | Applications Security (A) | Network Security (A) |
| Security Policies and Procedures (A) |
Inclusive Web and Interface Design Concentration
8 Credit Programs
Inclusive Web and Interface Design concentration
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Life Design, Creative Writing, and Alternative Futures (E) | Designing for Justice: Exploring Equity in Computer Science (E) | Summer: Evaluating Digital Systems for Accessibility (Accessibility QA) (E/I) |
| Introduction to Social Identities and Systems Thinking (E) [Certificate] | Developing, Implementing and Assessing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategies (E/I) [Certificate] |
4 Credit Courses
Inclusive Web and Interface Design concentration
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Front-end Software Engineering I (E) [Certificate] | Front-end Software Engineering II (I) [Certificate] | Front-end Software Engineering III (A) [Certificate] |
| Graphic Design I: Principles and Practices for Artists and Designers (E) [Certificate] | Graphic Design II: Brand Identity and Print Publication for Artists and Designers (E) [Certificate] | Graphic Design III: Capstone Projects and Professional Portfolios for Artists and Designers (E) [Certificate] |
| Introduction to Programming: Python I (E) | Introduction to Programming: Python I (E) | Introduction to Programming: Python II (I) |
| Web Design I (X/E) [Certificate] | Web Design I (X/E) [Certificate] | Web Design II (I) [Certificate] |
| Philosophy of Art, Media and Design (X) | Introduction to Web Programming (E) [Certificate] | Summer: Web Design I (X/E) [Certificate] |
| User Experience Design (E) [Certificate] | User Experience Design (E) [Certificate] | |
| Summer: Introduction to Computer Programming in C (E) |
Certificate Programs
Inclusive Web and Interface Design concentration
| Cert. Title | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front-end Software Engineering | Front-end Software Engineering I (E) | Front-end Software Engineering II (I) | Front-end Software Engineering III (A) |
| Graphic Design Foundations | Graphic Design I: Principles and Practices for Artists and Designers (E) | Graphic Design II: Brand Identity and Print Publication for Artists and Designers (E) | Graphic Design III: Capstone Projects and Professional Portfolios for Artists and Designers (E) |
| Web Design | Web Design I (X/E) | Web Design I (X/E) | Summer: Web Design I (X/E) |
| Introduction to Web Programming (E) | Web Design II (I) | ||
| User Experience Design (E) | |||
| Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Introduction to Social Identities and Systems Thinking (E) | Developing, Implementing and Assessing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategies (E/I) |
Database and Geospatial Analysis Concentration
Focus on Geographic Information Systems and its applications in mapping, database management, and graphic design.
8 Credit Programs
Database and Geospatial Analysis concentration
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Internship or ILC (A) | Internship or ILC (A) | Internship or ILC (A) |
4 - 6 Credit Courses
Database and Geospatial Analysis concentration
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| GIS: Introduction and Principles (E) [Certificate] | Statistics I (E) | Environmental Justice: Analysis (E) [Certificate] |
| GIS: Mapping in Excel (E) [Certificate] | GIS: Analysis with ArcGIS Pro (I) [Certificate] | Statistics I (E) |
| Introduction to Programming: Python I (E) | GIS: StoryMaps and Apps (I) [Certificate | Statistics II (I) |
| Fundamentals of Database Management (I) | Advanced Database Management (A) | GIS: Remote Sensing (I/A) [Certificate] |
| Algebraic Thinking (X) | Introduction to Programming: Python I (E) | GIS: Field Data Collection (I) [Certificate] |
| Precalculus I (E) | Introduction to Web Programming (E) [Certificate] | |
| Introduction to Programming: Python II (I) | ||
| Summer: GIS: Research Project (A) [Certificate] | ||
| Summer: Learn to Fly Drones and Prepare for the FAA “Part 107” Exam (E) [Certificate] | ||
| Summer: GIS and Mapping with Drone Imagery (E) [Certificate] | ||
| Precalculus II (E) |
Certificate Programs
Database and Geospatial Analysis concentration
| Cert. Title | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geographic Information Systems (undergraduate) | GIS: Introduction and Principles (E) | GIS: Analysis with ArcGIS Pro (I) | GIS: Remote Sensing (I/A) |
| GIS: Mapping in Excel (E) | GIS: StoryMaps and Apps (I) | GIS: Field Data Collection (I) | |
| Summer: GIS: Research Project (A) | |||
| Flying and Mapping with Drones | Summer: GIS and Mapping with Drone Imagery (E) | Summer: Learn to Fly Drones and Prepare for the FAA “Part 107” Exam (E) |
Data Visualization Concentration
Focus on Geographic Information Systems and its applications in mapping, database management, and graphic design.
8 Credit Programs
Data Visualization concentration
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Internship or ILC (A) | Internship or ILC (A) | Internship or ILC (A) |
| Life Design, Creative Writing, and Alternative Futures (E) | Designing for Justice: Exploring Equity in Computer Science (E) |
4 Credit Courses
Data Visualization concentration
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Design I: Principles and Practices for Artists and Designers (E) [Certificate] | Graphic Design II: Brand Identity and Print Publication for Artists and Designers (E) [Certificate] | Graphic Design III: Capstone Projects and Professional Portfolios for Artists and Designers (I) [Certificate] |
| Philosophy of Art, Media and Design (X) | User Experience Design (E) [Certificate] | Philosophy of Art, Media and Design (X) |
| Figure Drawing (E) | Introduction to Web Programming (E) [Certificate] | Drawing: Foundations (E) |
| Web Design I (X/E)[Certificate] | Web Design I (X/E) [Certificate] | Web Design II (I) [Certificate] |
| GIS: Introduction and Principles (E) [Certificate] | GIS: Analysis with ArcGIS Pro (I) [Certificate] | Summer: Web Design I (X/E) [Certificate] |
| GIS: Mapping in Excel (E) [Certificate] | GIS: StoryMaps and Apps (I) [Certificate] | GIS: Remote Sensing (I/A) [Certificate] |
| GIS: Field Data Collection (I) [Certificate] | ||
| Summer: GIS: Research Project (A) [Certificate] | ||
| Summer: Learn to Fly Drones and Prepare for the FAA “Part 107” Exam (E) [Certificate] | ||
| Summer: GIS and Mapping with Drone Imagery (E) [Certificate] |
Certificate Programs
Data Visualization concentration
| Cert. Title | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Design Fundamentals | Graphic Design I: Principles and Practices for Artists and Designers (E) | Graphic Design II: Brand Identity and Print Publication for Artists and Designers (E) | Graphic Design III: Capstone Projects and Professional Portfolios for Artists and Designers (E) |
| Web Design | Web Design I (X/E) | Web Design I (X/E) | Summer: Web Design I (X/E) |
| Introduction to Web Programming (E) | Web Design II (X/E) | ||
| User Experience Design (E) | |||
| Geographic Information Systems (undergraduate) | GIS: Introduction and Principles (E) | GIS: Analysis with ArcGIS Pro (I) | GIS: Remote Sensing (I/A) |
| GIS: Mapping in Excel (E) | GIS: StoryMaps and Apps (I) | GIS: Field Data Collection (I) | |
| Summer: GIS: Research Project (A) | |||
| Flying and Mapping with Drones | Summer: Learn to Fly Drones and Prepare for the FAA “Part 107” Exam (E) | Summer: GIS and Mapping with Drone Imagery (E) |
Capstone
Capstone experiences depend on your concentration and other factors in your Path, but may include Experiential Learning opportunities or or the creation of portfolios to showcase your work.
Join the Applied Computer Science Path
By joining this Path, you will receive advising opportunities specific to this Path.
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