This program is available at the following locations:

• Corvallis
• Ecampus
• OSU-Cascades

Options available:

• ​Applied Computer Science
• Computer Science Double Degree
• Computer Systems
• Cybersecurity

The computer science (CS) undergraduate curriculum has the following Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) (see the ABET Accreditation for CS website).

1. Graduates of the program will have successful careers.
2. Graduates of the program will continue to learn and adapt to a changing world.
3. Graduates of the program will practice ethical and inclusive principles that foster collaborative environments.  

Entering undergraduate students must choose and complete options 1, 2, or 3 to earn a degree in CS. Entering post-baccalaureate students may select options 1 and 2 that are offered on campus or the online Computer Science Double Degree option offered by Ecampus. 

1. Applied Computer Science (BA, BS, HBA, HBS) - on campus and via Ecampus
2. Computer Systems (BA, BS, HBA, HBS) - on campus only
3. Cybersecurity Option (BA, BS, HBA, HBS) - on campus and via Ecampus
4. Computer Science Double Degree (BS, HBS) - via Ecampus only

For students entering the undergraduate program, the recommended high school preparation is four years of mathematics, science, and English. High school programming or computer applications courses should not be taken in place of other college preparatory courses.

Major Code: 307

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

• 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.

Requirements for the Computer Science Double Degree are different from those stated below. Please see the Computer Science Double Degree Option page for information and requirements.

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Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)

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Writing Intensive Course (WIC)

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Core Education course. Applies only to students admitted to an OSU undergraduate degree from Summer 2025 onwards

Major Code: 307

Degree plans are subject to change and the following is only an example of how students may complete their degree in four years. Students should consult their advisor to determine the best degree plan for them. Contact details for advisors can be found on the Academic Advising page.