Computer Science, Computer Programming Concentration, BS

Computer science is an essential part of today’s world and is inventing the future by developing the architectures, applications and techniques for advanced computing systems. From smartphones to autonomous vehicles, the computer-enabled objects around us shape the way we communicate, travel, work and play. Our Computer Science program prepares students to apply logic, creative thinking and analytical skills to write, test, debug, modify and maintain the codes that computers use to function across all industries. Graduates of our program will be familiar with past, current, and developing technologies.

Computer Science Major - 75 Hours

CIS 1110A - Computer Operating Systems and Maintenance Credits: 3
CIS 2210 - Database Management and Design Credits: 3
CIS 2510 - Systems Development Methods Credits: 3
CIS 3010 - Computer Architecture Credits: 3
CS 1110A - Programming in Python Credits: 3
CS 2010 - Net-centric Computing Credits: 3
CS 2150 - C++ Programming Credits: 3
CS 2410 - Java Programming Credits: 3
CS 3210 - Data Structures and Algorithms I Credits: 3
CS 3220 - Data Structures and Algorithms II Credits: 3
CS 3310 - Application Security Practices Credits: 3
CS 4510A - Software Testing Credits: 3
CS 4810 - Trends in Computer Science Credits: 3
CS 4910A - Senior Project Credits: 3
ELECTIVE - Program Electives - Credits: 15
ITS 3210 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Information Technology Credits: 3
MTH 1110 - College Algebra I Credits: 3
MTH 1120 - College Algebra II Credits: 3
MTH 2410 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3
NET 1010 - Networking Essentials Credits: 3
WRK 4850 - CoIT Work Experience Credits: 3

Program Electives

Select 15 Hours of Program Electives, with any of the following prefixes: CIS, CS, CSC, GSD, ITS, MNP, NET, PPM, WEB. Prerequisites need to be fulfilled for any elective courses.

Concentration in Computer Programming - 15 Hours

CIS 4010 - Advanced Computer Architecture Credits: 3
CS 2420 - Advanced Java Programming Credits: 3
CS 3110 - C# Programming Credits: 3
CS 3910 - Emerging Programming Languages Credits: 3
CS 4110 - Artificial Intelligence Credits: 3

Computer Science General Education - 30 Hours

COM 1010 - Composition and Critical Thinking I Credits: 3
COM 1020 - Composition and Critical Thinking II Credits: 3
General Education Elective - Credits: 6
Scientific Inquiry Elective - Credits: 3
HUM 3910 - Integrated Seminar Credits: 3
MTH 1010 - Quantitative Literacy Credits: 3
MTH 2750 - Statistical Methods Credits: 3
PSY 2050 - Self and Society Credits: 3
SOC 3050 - Personal, Civic and Global Perspectives Credits: 3

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Computer Science, Computer Programming Concentration, BS

Computer Science Major - 75 Hours

Program Electives

Concentration in Computer Programming - 15 Hours

Computer Science General Education - 30 Hours

Semester Hours Required for Graduation - 120