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BS Computational Science

Admission to the Program

Formal admission to the major requires a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) and departmental approval.

University Requirements

  • 120 credit hours with minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA ()
  • Completion of all requirements for a major ()

AU Core Requirements

  • Completion of AU Core foundation requirements ()
  • Completion of AU Core Habits of Mind requirements ()
  • Completion of AU Core integrative course requirements ()

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Major Requirements

51 credit hours with grades of C or better

Course Requirements

Foundation (45 credit hours)

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Statistics

Complete 4 credit hours from the following:

Math/Stat Elective

Complete 3 credit hours from the following:

Computer Science Elective

Complete 3 credit hours from the following:

Application Area (6 credit hours)

  • 6 credit hours at or above 300-level, approved in an application area, including biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, environmental studies, finance, mathematics, physics, psychology, and statistics

Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees

American University offers students the opportunity to earn both undergraduate and graduate degrees through its combined bachelor’s/master’s programs. Seèư and for more information.

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Mathematics & Statistics Dept:
Jointly administers the BS in Computational Science.