Applied Computer Science, B.S.
These are suggested courses which fulfill some degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Computer Science. Transfer associate’s degree programs and courses vary among the 23 VCCS colleges. Be sure to consult your community college academic advisor each semester to make sure you are on track to graduate in an A.A. or A.A.& S or A.S. degree.
Students who have taken ENG 111 spring 2024 or prior will receive credit for ENGH 101 (Composition). Students who take ENG 111 after spring 2024 will receive ENGH— (English elective), which does not satisfy Mason Core.
ENG 125 will transfer to fulfill the Mason Core literature requirement until 2025.
| VCCS | Mason Equivalent |
|---|---|
| ENG 111 and ENG 112 | ENGH — and ENGH 101 |
| MTH 263 and MTH 264 | MATH 113 and MATH 114 |
| CST 100 or CST 110 | COMM 100 or 101 |
| 200 level English Literature | ENGH 202 |
| Arts | Arts |
| Global Contexts | Global Contexts |
| PHY 241 | PHYS 160 and 161 |
| Social-Behavioral Science | Social-Behavioral Science |
| CSC 221 , CSC 222 and CSC 223 | CS 112 and CS 211 |
| HIS 101 or HIS 102 or HIS 111 or HIS 112 or HUM 201 or HUM 202 | HIST 101T, HIST 102T, HIST L387T or HIST 125 |
| MTH 266 | MATH 203 |
| MTH 288 or CSC 208 | MATH 125 |
Notes
Grades of A or B must be earned in CSC and MTH for admission to the major. Applicants are advised to complete these courses before applying to Mason.
• CSC 222, or 223
• MTH 263, or 264, or 288 or CSC 208
ENG 125 will transfer to fulfill the Mason Core literature requirement until 2025.
Arts: Choose one course
ART 100, 101, 102
CST 130, 151
MUS 121, 225
Mason Core-VCCS equivalencies can be found here: Mason Core – VCCS Equivalency Table