Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence

The Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence degree offered within the Department of Computer Science is a four year full-time program. Students may enter the program directly from high school; after preliminary coursework in a two-year community college program; or after they have work experience in the field without a college degree. The department makes every effort to place students in courses appropriate to their actual level of knowledge.

1. Program Requirements

All courses must be graded C or better.

CS 161 Introduction to Programming and Problem-solving (4)
CS 162 Intro to Computer Science (4)
CS 163 Data Structures (4)
CS 205 System Programming and Architecture (4)
CS 250 Discrete Structures I (4)
CS 251 Discrete Structures II (4)
CS 302 Programming Methodologies and Software Implementation (4)
CS 305 Soc/Eth/Leg Impl Computing (4)
CS 314 Elements of Software Eng (4)
CS 350 Algorithms and Complexity (4)
CS 430P Internet, Web, & Cloud Systems (4)
CS 441 Classical Artificial Intelligence (4)
CS 445 Machine Learning (4)
CS 459 Artificial Intelligence Capstone I (4)
CS 460 Artificial Intelligence Capstone II (4)
CS Upper Division Programming Intensive elective** (4)
Approved Upper Division CS electives** (8)
Approved Upper Division AI electives** (16)

2. Approved Upper Division AI electives

3. Non-CS Course Requirements

Courses taken outside the department must be graded C- or better.

WR 227Z Technical Writing (4)
MTH 251 Calculus I (4)
MTH 252 Calculus II (4)
MTH 261 Intro. to Linear Algebra (4)
STAT 451 Applied Statistics for Engineers and Scientists I (4)
Approved Lab Science (12-15)**
Approved Mathematics Electives (3)**

** There are several categories of required electives, including Lab Science, and Mathematics electives. Please see the Bulletin for details about which courses are approved for each category .

4. General Education Requirements

All undergraduate students must satisfy the university's general education requirements , which are designed to assure that graduates have a breadth of coursework from across the university's curricula. Note that these can vary with the chosen catalog year. For transfer students , the number and type of general education courses that are required depends on the total credits transferred. Please consult with a Pathway Adviser for any questions regarding these requirements.

All Portland State undergraduate students must fulfill the Race and Ethnic Studies requirement (RESR) to earn their bachelor's degrees.

5. Course Prerequisites

Before enrolling in any Computer Science course, students should read the course description and ensure that they have completed all prerequisites with a grade of C or better. Students who have not met this requirement may be administratively dropped from the course. The prerequisites for each required CS course can be viewed in graphical form for the 2022-23, 2023-24 , and 2024-25 academic years. In these diagrams, an arrow points to the courses that require the prerequisite.

6. Upper Division Electives

Registration for 300-level and 400-level CS courses requires admission to the program.
44 of the 52 Upper Division credits must be taken at PSU after admission to the program.

7. Graduation Procedure

Students must apply two terms prior to their expected date of completion. The online graduation application is available on myPSU. Details and specific deadlines for degree applications are published on the Office of Registrar page.

8. Course Plan

8.1. First Year

Fall Courses	Fall Credits	Winter Courses	Winter Credits	Spring Courses	Spring Credits
First Year Inquiry	5	First Year Inquiry	5	First Year Inquiry	5
Approved Lab Science Elective	5	Approved Lab Science Elective	5	Approved Lab Science Elective	5
MTH 251Z	4	MTH 252Z	4	CS 162	4
		CS 161	4
Total Fall Credits	14	Total Winter Credits	18	Total Spring Credits	14

First Year Note : Honors College options exist to replace University Studies. Contact Honors College for more information.

8.2. Second Year

Fall Courses	Fall Credits	Winter Courses	Winter Credits	Spring Courses	Spring Credits
Race and Ethnic Studies Requirement	3-4	Sophomore Inquiry	4	Sophomore Inquiry	4
MTH 261	4	CS 250	4	CS 205	4
CS 163	4	General Elective	4	CS 251	4
General Elective	4			General Elective	4
Total Fall Credits	15-16	Total Winter Credits	12	Total Spring Credits	16

8.3. Third Year

Fall Courses	Fall Credits	Winter Courses	Winter Credits	Spring Courses	Spring Credits
Upper Division Cluster	4	Upper Division Cluster	4	Upper Division Cluster	4
CS 302	4	CS 314	4	Upper Division CS Elective	4
CS 350	4	CS 441	4	CS 445	4
WR 227Z	4	CS 305 or PHL 314U	4	Upper Division AI Elective	4
Total Fall Credits	16	Total Winter Credits	16	Total Spring Credits	16

Third Year Milestone : Opt-in to major via the department during fall term prior to week 8.

8.4. Fourth Year

Fall Courses	Fall Credits	Winter Courses	Winter Credits	Spring Courses	Spring Credits
CS 430	4	CS 459	4	CS 460	4
Upper Division AI Elective	4	Upper Division AI Elective	4	Upper Division CS Elective	4
STAT 451	4	Math Elective	3	Upper Division AI Elective	4
		General Elective	4	General Elective	3
Total Fall Credits	12	Total Winter Credits	15	Total Spring Credits	15

9. Catalog

2026-2027 Bulletin

Note that these courses reflect the requirements for the most recent catalog (also known as the PSU Bulletin) . For earlier catalogs and inquiries regarding degree requirements, please consult with an Advisor for more information.