Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies – Applied Computing
Overview
Why Applied Computing at ACU?
In addition to a faculty to student ratio of 17:1 and a rigorous and biblically-integrated curriculum, ACU’s Applied Computing program offers several unique advantages:
What will I study?
The Applied Computing program provides a biblical liberal arts foundation with an innovative approach to general studies that reclaims a Christian conception of the Liberal Arts, preparing students to be influential thinkers. Career-related focus areas will include:
Career Paths
Department of Math and Science
Arizona Christian University
1 W. Firestorm Way
Glendale, AZ 85306
Phone:
(602) 386-4111
Email:
[email protected]
Academic Major Courses
Core requirements accumulate to 30 credits, 15 credits of Biblical and Theological Studies and 8 credits of science courses. All students must take at least 48 credit hours, which includes a 12 credit hour major core and 36 credit hours in 2 or 3 disciplinary areas. Students are required to take a minimum of 12 credit hours in each discipline area. Of the 36 interdisciplinary credit hours, 15 hours must be upper division (300-400 level) and 6 hours must be 400 level. Choose 12 credits under advisement. Discipline must be selected from an approved university major or minor.
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies Academic Major (12 credits) | ||
| PHI 201 | Contemporary Ethics | 3 |
| PHI 301 | Logic | 3 |
| IDS 320 | Writing Within and Between Disciplines | 3 |
| IDS 490 | CORE Capstone | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies - Professional Studies for Applied Computing (42 credits) | ||
| ACO 101 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| ACO 102 | Object-Oriented Programming | 3 |
| MAT 210 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| MAT 226 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
Checksheets
At Arizona Christian, we structure our programs to effectively prepare students to transform culture in their workplace. Our checksheets are annual guides that support students along the path toward graduation.
Faculty
Our professors are experts in their respective fields and passionate about the subjects they teach; they challenge, and stretch their students to reach their goals. Students are encouraged to think critically and analyze what they learn in the classroom thoroughly. These are some of the professors you will work closely with:
Linnea Lyding, Ed.D.
Associate Professor
Assistant Dean & Head of the Shelly Roden School of Education
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