Radford Computer Science BS Database Concentration Transfer Guide
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with Database Concentration
Catalog Year 2025-2026
Based on VCCS Curriculum for Computer Science
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Complete at a Virginia Community College |
Credits |
Course Equivalent |
Notes |
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SDV 100 or 101 |
1 |
UNIV 100 |
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ENG 111 |
3 |
ENGL 111 |
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ENG 112 |
3 |
ENGL 112 |
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Any UCGS Art or Humanities |
3 |
General Education |
PHI 220 transferable to PHIL 112 |
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Any UCGS Art, Humanities, or Literature |
3 |
General Education |
Different group |
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HIS 121 or 122 |
3 |
HIST 111 or 112 |
HIS 121=HIST 111, HIS 122=HIST 112 |
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Any UCGS Social/Behavioral Science (not History) |
3 |
General Education |
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BIO 101, CHM 111, PHY 241, GOL 105/106/110 |
4 |
BS Requirement |
Natural science |
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MTH 263 |
4 |
MATH 171 |
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MTH 245 or 264 |
3-4 |
STAT 200 |
MTH 245=STAT 200 |
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BIO 102, CHM 112, GOL 105/106/110, PHY 242 |
4 |
BS Requirement |
Natural science |
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CSC 221 |
3 |
CS 101 |
Two languages: C++, JAVA, Python |
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CSC 222 |
4 |
CS 120 |
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CSC 223 |
4 |
CS 220 |
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CSC 208 or MTH 288 |
3 |
CS 322 |
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CSC 205, 215, or MTH 265 |
3 |
CS 252 |
CSC 205=CS 252 |
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Science, CSC, EGR, CST, World Languages, MTH courses |
2-5 |
Additional courses |
See transfer equivalencies |
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Select from previous list |
2-5 |
More courses |
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If needed to reach 60 credits |
2-5 |
More courses |
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Credits Pre-Transfer: 60 |
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Complete at Radford University |
Credits |
Notes |
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CS 230 |
3 |
Foundations of Cloud Computing |
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CS 345 |
3 |
Introduction of Information Security. Prerequisite: CSC 222 |
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CS 340 |
3 |
Database 1. Prerequisite: CSC 223 |
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CS 350 |
3 |
Computer Networks. Prerequisite: CSC 223 |
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CS 370 |
3 |
Software Engineering. Prerequisite: CSC 223 |
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CS 390 |
1 |
Career Preparation. Senior Standing |
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CS 411 |
3 |
Societal Security in Computing. Prerequisite: CSC 222 |
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CS 440 or 441 |
3 |
Database Engineering OR Database 2. Prerequisite: CS 340 |
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CS 442 |
3 |
Data Warehousing and Visualization. Prerequisite: CS 340 and STAT 200 |
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CS 443 |
3 |
Cloud Database Architecture. Prerequisite: CS 340 |
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CS 445 |
3 |
Computer System and Database Security. Prerequisite: ITEC 345 and CS 340 |
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CS 300/400 Elective |
3 |
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CS 300/400 Elective |
3 |
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Additional Coursework at either RU or VCCS to reach 120 credit hours total |
23 |
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Credits Post-Transfer: 60 |
Transfer Guidance
Guaranteed Admission Agreement
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By meeting the following criteria, students who complete the prescribed curriculum and meet the criteria are guaranteed admission into Radford University.
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Earn a transfer associate degree
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Earn a minimum of 2.8 GPA for the associate degree
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Good academic standing at current institution
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Please visit the TransferVirginia.org portal to find course requirements for different majors and Transfer Guides that outline course requirements for specific majors.
Important Links & Dates
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University Transfer Center: https://admissions.radford.edu
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Admission Application: By March 1 for priority fall admission and November 1 for priority spring admission at https://www.radford.edu/admissions/apply/index.html
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Financial Aid: https://www.radford.edu/fin-aid, FAFSA priority deadline March 1.
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FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: https://studentaid.gov
What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?
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Completing your English and first math courses in your first year is recommended.
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Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center at www.TransferVirginia.org.
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Connect with an advisor at your community college and an admissions counselor at Radford University within your first year. College Connect is available in your account at www.TransferVirginia.org.
Is This College Right For Me?
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Main campus is located in the city of Radford and our Radford University Carilion campus is located in Roanoke. RU is well-known for strong faculty/student bonds, vibrant student life and a commitment to student support.
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Situated in the stunning landscape of southwest Virginia, there are plenty of nearby opportunities to explore the outdoors.
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With 70+ bachelor's degree programs across a variety of disciplines, the classes at Radford are hands-on and designed to help you prepare for your chosen career path.
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Transfer students have the option to live on-campus or off-campus within the local area.
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Over 80% of students receive some form of financial aid.
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16 Division I teams and 300+ student organizations.
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Learn more about our university at www.TransferVirginia.org
Did You Know That…
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Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
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Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at Radford University?
What Can I Do With This Degree?
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Explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlook at www.TransferVirginia.org
What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?
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Of students who apply, usually about 65% of transfer applications are accepted to RU and about 80% of the entering transfer class comes from the Virginia Community College System.
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Learn more about applying at www.TransferVirginia.org
Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?
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All students must complete 120 total credit hours and all degree/major requirements.