Licenciatura en Ciencias de la Computación Aplicada

Meet the Demand for Skilled Technology Experts

In today’s technology-driven world, the need for skilled professionals with an in-depth knowledge of network and computing systems is higher than ever. The Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science at City University of Seattle provides a solid foundation in all areas of computer science, including data programming, web development, information technology, system analysis, and more.

You’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and work with faculty who are also skilled professionals in this field – giving you not only the knowledge you need but also real-world application. You can earn your BS in Applied Computing in just two-and-a-half years, and upon completion, you’ll be prepared for a variety of professional roles.

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science will give you a solid foundation in computing and network technologies. This degree offers more relevant experience than your typical tech degree, with hands-on lab experience and highly experienced faculty.

This applied computing program is based on certificate programs for Cisco Certified Network Associate, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, and Certified Information Systems Security Professional.

Educating Professionals in Seattle and Around the World

Since 1973, City University of Seattle has been relentlessly reimagining higher education in the Pacific Northwest and around the world. As an accredited, private, nonprofit university, our mission is to provide career-relevant education to busy professionals who want to advance their careers and compete in the global marketplace.

Today, CityU is recognized as a Top 10 educator of adults nationwide1, offering over 60 degree and certificate programs in business, leadership, education, project management, health and human services, and computer and information systems. Whether students study on-site or online, they learn from practitioner faculty and network with alumni employed at Seattle’s top companies.

CityU is truly a global community. Each year, the institution serves over 500 international students at our Seattle campus who come to CityU to complete their bachelor’s degree or earn a graduate degree. We continue our mission of offering access to a high-quality, relevant U.S.-style degree to those in other countries. There are now partnerships with institutions in Canada, China, the Czech Republic, Mexico, Slovakia, and Vietnam. No matter which program students choose, they gain global perspectives from their peers while expanding their professional expertise.

From the day they enroll, students have an entire team of support that’s committed to helping them finish their degree and achieve their goals.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values

As a private nonprofit institution of higher education, City University of Seattle’s mission is to change lives for good by offering high-quality and relevant lifelong education to anyone with the desire to learn. CityU’s vision is to be the destination of choice for accessible, career-focused education with a focus on equipping a diverse student population with 21st-century skills and technology tools. Its five core values are:

• Flexibility — designing and delivering programs convenient to students;
• Accessibility — providing educational opportunities to anyone, anywhere;
• Innovation — continually creating new educational opportunities;
• Relevance — teaching today what can be applied tomorrow; and
• Global Perspectives — acting locally while thinking globally.

Social Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

City University of Seattle provides access to education to a locally and globally diverse student body and recognizes the increasingly diverse and multicultural world in which we live. We commit to our duty, and ethical and moral responsibility to ensure that all students are acknowledged, accepted, and celebrated for the unique individuals that they are.

We acknowledge that it is imperative to have a diverse student body to create a robust exchange of ideas and perspectives necessary to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to contribute positively to our communities and to society.

City University of Seattle honors and champions our students, faculty, and staff by creating a safe and supportive environment where all people can learn, grow, and thrive.