The Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science obtained through the Western-CU Boulder Engineering Partnership Program is conferred by the University of Colorado Boulder. Lower-division coursework is completed through Western Colorado University before applying for admission to the University of Colorado Boulder. The entire program is completed on the campus of Western Colorado University.

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science requires:

• The official transfer of all coursework listed on the plan of study to the University of Colorado Boulder: https://www.colorado.edu/engineering-advising/get-your-degree/transfer-students/transfer-credit-policy
• At least 45 credits earned from the University of Colorado Boulder (residency requirement): https://www.colorado.edu/engineering-advising/get-your-degree/academic-expectations-policies
• A minimum of 128 cumulative credits earned to degree program
• Student knowledge and adherence to course prerequisites as listed in the course catalog
• A cumulative and major GPA of at least 2 (from entirely CU Boulder coursework as a student’s Western GPA will not continue in the CU portion of the program): https://www.colorado.edu/engineering-advising/get-your-degree/academic-expectations-policies
• Satisfactory completion of all HEAR requirement deficiencies related to high school coursework

Students can learn more about the Western-CU Partnership Honors Program Certificate HERE. 

Program Goals

• Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
• Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
• Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
• Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
• Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
• Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

The Computer Science program requires a minimum of 128 cumulative credits applied to the degree, which includes courses from Western Colorado University and the University of Colorado Boulder.

This program provides a seamless transfer of coursework from the Gunnison residential campus for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science awarded by CU Boulder.  A student must meet the admission requirements for the CU Boulder College of Engineering & Applied Science and may apply for admission when they have established a successful collegiate record as a Western student. This is demonstrated through academic requirements outlined at https://western.edu/program/computer-science-university-colorado-partnership/transition-to-cu-boulder/ 

Students are expected to follow the Academic Policies of the respective University/Universities in at which they are registered. 

Degree Requirements - Courses

The following plan lists all the specific course requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science from the University of Colorado Boulder in partnership with Western Colorado University.  The order in which these courses are taken may vary with course availability.  Students are responsible for completing all course prerequisites. Please note that this is a suggested degree program; your program may vary.

Planned Western coursework is outlined below in red font and course numbers are all three digits, while CU Boulder coursework is outlined below in black font and course numbers are all four digits.  Students must complete 45 credits at CU Boulder.