BA in Liberal Studies CS and NSM Concentration Questions

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I am helping someone plan their degree but I have some questions about the BA in Liberal Studies Concentrations. I searched the forums but I could not find an answer for this.

For the 18 credits in the BALS Computer Science Concentration:

A. Concentration (18 Credits)

COS-3300 - Computer Architecture
COS-2410 - Data Structures
COS-2050 - Python Programming

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Select 9 credits from the following:

COS-4510 - Artificial Intelligence
CIS-3110 - Database Management
CIS-3200 - System Analysis and Design I
CIS-3510 - Software Engineering

1. Do they have to take these exact course names or transfer equivalents, or do they have flexibility for any transferable Computer Science / CIS courses at the same level?

1A. If they have to take these exact course names or transfer equivalents do we have a list here of transfer equivalents?

2. This is also confusing because the Degree Requirements state that "a minimum of 18 credits must be upper level, 3000 level or above, and no more than 6 credits at the 1000 level in the area of study" but they only have 5 (15 credits) listed here for UL credit not 18. So how would you meet that requirement? A: The capstone counts as one of the upper level courses, so that gets to you to 18.

3. I noticed the Capstone has changed and now says "LIB-4970 - Liberal Arts Capstone - Natural Sciences, Math and Computer Science". From what I read here if it was a BA degree the capstone would be on anything Liberal Arts related, I assume that changed and what does it mean?


For the 18 credits in the BALS Natural Sciences and Math Concentration:

Students complete 18 credits of Natural Science/Mathematics courses. For TESU course options go to Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

4. I have read here that this has to be in 2 or more NSM categories but it does not state this on the degree page so can all of these be Computer Science or CIS courses?

Thanks