Computer Science, B.S.
These are suggested courses which fulfill degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in 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 with 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 the Mason Core.
ENG 125 will transfer to fulfill the Mason Core literature requirement until fall 2025.
| VCCS | Mason Equivalent |
|---|---|
| ENG 111 and ENG 112 | ENGH — and ENGH 101 |
| MTH 263 and MTH 264 | MATH 113 and MATH 114 |
| MTH 265 | MATH 213 |
| MTH 266 | MATH 203 |
| MTH 288 | MATH 125 |
| CST 100 or 110 | COMM 100 or 101 |
| Arts | Arts |
| Global Contexts | Global Contexts |
| 200 level English Literature | ENGH 202 |
| BIO 101 and BIO 102, OR CHM 111 and CHM 112, OR GOL 105 and GOL 106, OR PHY 241 and PHY 242 | BIOL 105 , BIOL 103 and BIOL 102, OR CHEM 213, CHEM 211 and CHEM 214 , CHEM 212, OR GEOL 103, GEOL 101 and GEOL 104 , GEOL 102, OR PHYS 160, PHYS 161 and PHYS 260, PHYS 261 |
| Social-Behavioral Science | Social-Behavioral Science |
| 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 |
| CSC 221, CSC 222 and CSC 223 | CS 108, CSC 112 and CS 211 |
| MTH 288 | MATH 125 |
| EGR 270 | ECE 232 & 231 |
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
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