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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.