2025-2026 Catalog SVC
Computer Science
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Program Overview
Computer Science is the study of techniques to represent, store, and manipulate information within a computer information system. Computer programming is a major component of such study, and is the focus of many of the Computer Science (CS) courses included in the degree. Skagit Valley College (SVC) offers a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS), which is designed to broaden participation in computer science. It is a great option for those who wish to stay at SVC to earn a bachelor’s degree. The BSCS, unlike offerings at four-year universities, does not include a calculus sequence, but there is applied math that is directly applicable to problem solving in computer science. Additionally, students who have already completed the math requirements have the option of taking calculus courses.
If you are thinking of pursuing a Bachelors degree in Computer Science at a four-year university, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the requirements at the schools you are considering. Consult the receiving university’s catalog to determine which of the two programming course sequences, CS 142 /CS 143 or CS 210 /CS 211 , best fits the requirements of that institution. If you are thinking of working with computers but aren’t sure if you want a four-year degree, please see the Multimedia, Web Developer, AAS-T or Multimedia, Web Designer, AAS sections of this catalog.
Degree Options
There are two SVC degree options associated with this program. Click on the degree below to access its Program Map. The Program Map provides the specific career and transfer opportunities for these degrees.
ProgramsBachelor’s Degrees
Intended for students who want to build on their Associate degree by earning a baccalaureate-level degree.
Associate Degrees: Transfer
Intended for students who are interested in transferring to a four-year college or university.
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