BCSA Curriculum
The Bachelor of Computer Science and Arts (BCSA) is a rigorous intercollege program that offers a unique group of qualified students the opportunity to develop their talents and interests in an area of the fine arts and computer science. The BCSA program is ideal for students who have goals that can only be achieved by combining academic work in the School of Computer Science (SCS) with creative work in the College of Fine Arts (CFA). BCSA is designed for the student who wants to create the tools that make the art they want to make.
| BCSA General Education | 122 |
| SCS Concentration | 117 |
| CFA Concentration | 108-144 |
| Free Electives | 0-33 |
| Total BCSA Degree Requirements | 380 units |
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
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BCSA General Education
The BCSA General Education is a distinctive core curriculum that provides a foundation in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and mathematics. In addition, students are required to fulfill BXA-specific courses.
SCS Concentration
Students complete the computer science concentration according to the requirement established by the School of Computer Science.
CFA Concentration
Students choose their fine arts concentration from among the following schools in CFA: Architecture, Art, Design, Drama or Music. A student must meet entry requirements for the specific CFA school of their choice. While in the BCSA Program, a student may change their CFA concentration only if they pass all admission requirements for that particular CFA school.
Free Electives
Take any Carnegie Mellon course. Many students use their electives to broaden or deepen their concentrations. A maximum of 9 units of physical education and/or military science may be counted toward this requirement.