Apr 27, 2026

2026-2027 UH Mānoa Catalog [DRAFT]

Computer Science: Creative Computational Media Concentration, BS/Computer Science, MS

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The combined BS/MS degree pathway is intended to allow students the opportunity to complete both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Computer Science in 5 years. To be admitted into the program, students must submit the Graduate Admissions Application and fee as well as all required program admission materials by the deadline. Applications should be submitted in the spring of their junior year (6th semester), with admission to the BAM program commencing in the fall of their senior year (7th semester).

Requirements

Students pursuing this degree should meet the degree requirements for regular Master of Science in Computer Science.

There are four pathways students can take depending on their BS degree option. Each pathway differs in the set of courses that can be double-counted for both the bachelor’s and master’s degree.

The minimum grade requirement for double-counted courses is a B (not B-) or higher.

Gateway course:

With a grade B or higher. The minimum grade requirement is B (not B-) or higher.

ICS 311 - Algorithms Credits: 4
OR ECE 367 - Computer Data Structures and Algorithms Credits: 3

BS in Computer Science in Creative Computational Media and MS in Computer Science

The following courses can be double-counted in BS in Computer Science in Creative Computational Media track and MS in Computer Science.

ICS 487 - 3D Modeling and Animation Techniques Credits: 3
OR ICS 488 - 3D Rendering Techniques Credits: 3
and up to two of the following:
ICS 621 - Analysis of Algorithms Credits: 3
ICS 664 - Human-Computer Interaction II Credits: 3
ICS 681 - Computer Graphics Credits: 3
ICS 684 - Advanced Data Visualization Credits: 3
ICS 685 - Virtual and Augmented Reality Credits: 3
ICS 691 - (Alpha) Topics in Computer Science Credits: 3

5-Year Plan

This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan.

Year 1

Fall

ICS 110D - Introduction to Computer Programming: through animations Credits: 3
ICS 111 - Introduction to Computer Science I Credits: 4
MATH 215 - Applied Calculus I Credits: 4 (FQ)
OR MATH 241 - Calculus I Credits: 4 (FQ)
OR MATH 251A - Accelerated Calculus I Credits: 4 (FQ)
FW Credits: 3
HSL 101 Credits: 3

Credits 17

Spring

ICS 211 - Introduction to Computer Science II Credits: 4
MATH 242 - Calculus II Credits: 4
OR MATH 252A - Accelerated Calculus II Credits: 4
MATH 301 - Introduction to Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3
DA/DH/DL Credits: 3
HSL 102 Credits: 3

Credits 17

Total Credits 34

Year 2

Fall

ICS 212 - Program Structure Credits: 3
ICS 235 - Machine Learning Methods Credits: 3
MATH 372 - Elementary Probability and Statistics Credits: 3
FG (A/B/C) Credits: 3
HSL 201 Credits: 3

Credits 15

Spring

ICS 311 - Algorithms Credits: 4 (gateway, min B)
OR ECE 367 - Computer Data Structures and Algorithms Credits: 3 (gateway, min B)
ICS 314 - Software Engineering I Credits: 3
PHYS 151 - College Physics I Credits: 3 (DP)
OR PHYS 170 - General Physics I Credits: 4 (DP)
PHYS 151L - College Physics Lab I Credits: 1 (DY)
OR PHYS 170L - General Physics I Lab Credits: 1 (DY)
HSL 202 Credits: 3

Credits 14

Total Credits 63

Year 3

Fall

ICS 321 - Database Systems I Credits: 3
ICS 481 - Introduction to Computer Graphics Credits: 3
MATH 307 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations Credits: 3
PHYS 152 - College Physics II Credits: 3
OR PHYS 272 - General Physics II Credits: 3
PHYS 152L - College Physics Lab II Credits: 1
OR PHYS 272L - General Physics II Lab Credits: 1
DS Credits: 3

Credits 16

Spring

Apply for Graduate Program

ICS 355 - Security and Trust I: Resource Protections Credits: 3
ICS 369 - Computational Media Systems Credits: 3
DS Credits: 3
DA/DH/DL Credits: 3
DB Credits: 3

Credits 15

Total Credits 94

Year 4

Fall

ICS 487 - 3D Modeling and Animation Techniques Credits: 3 *
CCM Elective Credits: 3 (min. B) **
ICS 690 - Seminar in ICS Credits: 1 ***
CHEM 161 - General Chemistry I Credits: 3
CHEM 161L - General Chemistry Lab I Credits: 1
ICS 496 - Capstone Project Credits: 3

Credits 15

Spring

BS Degree Awarded

CCM Elective Credits: 3 (min. B) **
ICS 488 - 3D Rendering Techniques Credits: 3 *
CHEM 162 - General Chemistry II Credits: 3
CHEM 162L - General Chemistry Lab II Credits: 1
FG (A/B/C) Credits: 3

Credits 14

Total Credits 123

Grad Year 2

Fall

ICS 699 - Directed Reading/Research Credits: V
OR ICS 700 - Thesis Research Credits: V
ICS 600+ Core Credits: 3
ICS 600+ Core Credits: 3
ICS 600+ Core Credits: 3

Credits 12

Spring

ICS 699 - Directed Reading/Research Credits: V
OR ICS 700 - Thesis Research Credits: V
ICS 600+ Core Credits: 3
ICS Elective 600+ Credits: 3

Credits 9

Total Credits 144

Notes:

Students must incorporate all focus requirements into this plan. Focus designations (i.e., W, E, O, H) are CRN specific & semester specific.
Students must take placements exams to register for CHEM 161 and MATH 215 or MATH 241 .
To enroll in MATH 242 , students must meet the grade of B or better in MATH 215 . To enroll in MATH 252A , students must take MATH 241 or MATH 251A , meet the grade requirement of B or better in MATH 241 , and consent to enroll in MATH 252A .

Substitution allowed: (ICS 141  and ICS 241 ) for MATH 301  in the Creative Computational Media Track. Check with your academic advisor as the substitution could affect other degree requirements.
Minimum 45 upper division (300+ course) credits are required.
Minimum grade for Gateway course ICS 311  or ECE 367  is B or better (not B-). ECE 367  can be a substitution for ICS 311 .
Minimum grade for a course that can double-count for the BS and MS is B or better (not B-): (ICS 487  or ICS 488 ), and up to two of the following: ICS 621 , ICS 664 , ICS 681 , ICS 684 , ICS 685 , ICS 691 .

* BAM students are able to double count either ICS 487 or ICS 488 with their MS CSCI degree. Minimum grade for a course that can double-count for the BS and MS is B or better (not B-).

** BAM students are able to count up to two of ICS 621 , ICS 664 , ICS 681 , ICS 684 , ICS 685 , and ICS 691 toward their BS CCM electives. To also count these courses toward their MS CSCI degree, students must earn a grade of B or higher (not B-).

*** ICS 690 (1 credit) taken as excess credit from the BS degree. Need to petition to have the credit counted toward the MS degree. If BAM students cannot take ICS 690 in the last year of the bachelor’s degree, they will need to take it in the Fall of the 5th year.

Plan A students register for ICS 700 while Plan B students register for ICS 699 . Plan B students must present a poster on their Capstone project, approved by their advisor, at ICS Project Day. Projected graduation with BS degree is semester 8.