Undergraduate Programs
Degree Options
The College of Engineering and Applied Science offers three types of undergraduate Bachelor's degrees, so students may pick the degree that suits their needs, interests, and future career plans best. As students evaluate which degree is best for them, they should research industry standards for careers, jobs, or specific employers, in addition to the specific academic content of each degree option.
Bachelor of Science Degrees
A Bachelor of Science degree is the industry standard in engineering and computer science. This type of degree is designed to provide foundations for immediate entry into a career field or a basis to continue to a graduate degree. The ABET accreditation status of the various Bachelor of Science degrees offered in the College of Engineering and Applied Science can be found at the links provided below. ABET accredited degrees may facilitate a graduate's goals of becoming a professional engineer in certain fields. Note that some employers require ABET accredited degrees or Bachelor of Science degrees. Students should research employers and industries to determine the best degree fit.
Building on an Aerospace Engineering minor that has existed for over 20 years, the new Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering will prepare you for a high-paying career in the aerospace industry and is only one of two aerospace engineering programs in the state of Colorado.
The Computer Engineering degree fuses the skill set of Electrical Engineering with Computer Science to design and develop combined systems that integrate hardware with embedded software.
The Computer Science degree provides students with theoretical foundations and practical experience in hardware, software, networking, and processes to control machines and perform complicated tasks and actions.
Data Analytics and Systems Engineering (DASE) is a multidisciplinary degree program focused on learning algorithms and analytics designed to synthesize answers from “big data” sets, as well as applying mathematical methods and models to data challenges in a variety of industries. DASE engineers could work in telecommunications, entertainment, healthcare, shipping, electronics, or manufacturing – any industry that requires continuous improvement in quality and productivity.
The Electrical Engineering degree is the study of design and application of electrical systems, power distribution, machine control, and communications in components from microchips to power generators.
The Mechanical Engineering degree applies engineering, physics, and materials to design, analyze, manufacture, and operate mechanical systems from the miniature to the massive. Mechanical engineers work in industrial, commercial, governmental, and military applications.
Bachelor of Science Education Degree
A multidisciplinary education degree with a background in engineering.
The Engineering Education degree prepares secondary teachers with a STEM education degree (science, technology, engineering, and math). This 4-year multi-disciplinary degree program includes background in engineering and technology, exposure to teaching experiences throughout and culminates in student teaching in a local classroom. Graduates completing this degree will be eligible for educator licensing in Colorado in both math and science.
Bachelor of Innovation™ Degrees
Bachelor of Innovation Degrees™ are a unique family of degrees available only at UCCS. Combing traditional degrees with an innovation core to teach the process of transforming ideas into impact and implementation. The Bachelor of Innovation in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET under the General Criteria and the Computer Science Program Criteria. Additionally, UCCS offers non-ABET accredited Bachelor of Innovation in Computer Science – Security, Data Analytics and Systems Engineering, and Game Design & Development. The ABET accreditation status of the various Bachelor of Innovation degrees can be found at the links provided below. Note that some employers require ABET accredited degrees. Students should research employers and industries to determine the best degree fit.
The Bachelor of Innovation in Computer Science provides students with both the technical and business background to work on innovative computer-related projects.
The program seeks to prepare students for successful careers and lifelong learning. In addition to the technical competence expected of a graduate with a bachelor’s degree in computer science, students will develop the innovative thinking skills, multifaceted team skills and basic business knowledge to ensure that they can effectively compete in the changing computer career landscape for positions that are unlikely to be off-shored.
Computer Security or cybersecurity, is a rapidly growing field. With more and more of our personal life going online, cybersecurity is an area of growing concern with expanding opportunities. BI CSS students have numerous research opportunities giving students the chance to take what they know and use it on real jobs and internships.
Data Analytics and Systems Engineering (DASE) is a new multidisciplinary degree program focused on learning algorithms and analytics designed to synthesize answers from “big data” sets, as well as applying mathematical methods and models to data challenges in a variety of industries. DASE engineers could work in telecommunications, entertainment, healthcare, shipping, electronics, or manufacturing – any industry that requires continuous improvement in quality and productivity.
The game development industry is fiercely competitive. To give GDD students the best chance of success and the tools they need we included the Game Design and Development degree in the Bachelor of Innovation family of degrees. A Bachelor of Innovation in Game Design and Development will provide students with the technical knowledge needed for success in this field while also addressing numerous business issues like intellectual property, marketing, etc.
Bachelor of Arts Degrees
The Bachelor of Arts is an applied degree with less emphasis on theoretical concepts and more emphasis on application of concepts. The Bachelor of Arts in the College of Engineering and Applied Science was created to meet workforce demand in Computer Science. The degree has four tracks in high-demand areas. This degree is not ABET accredited. Note that some employers require ABET accredited degrees. This degree provides foundations for immediate entry into a career field or a basis to continue to a graduate degree.
The Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science degree track in artificial intelligence and machine learning focuses on how we make computers learn using artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, robotics, natural language processing, algorithms, and statistical data analysis.
More About BACS-Track: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
The Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science degree track in computer science allows students to complement education in general computer science with flexible, self-selected upper division courses in multiple areas of computer science.
The Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science track in cybersecurity prepares students with knowledge and background in security and defense, ethical hacking, system and admin security, computer and network security, cryptography, and threat identification and defense.
The Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science track in game development prepares students to develop skills in game theory, game design, and game development, including game testing and deployment, user interfaces, and graphics for application in many industry fields.
Minors
Undergraduate minors in the College of Engineering and Applied Science are listed below. Students may opt to add a minor to their degree. Students are advised to consult with academic advisors to determine impacts of adding one or more minors, as it may affect the timing/completion of the major degree.