Computer Science: STEM Education, B.S.

General Education

Rhetoric and Writing: (6 hours)

Two approved courses in rhetoric and writing

Fine Arts and Humanities: (12 hours)

Complete one approved course in each subcategory

Historical Understanding (3 hours)

Literature (3 hours)

Thought, Values and Beliefs (3 hours)

CPSC 3610 - Ethical and Social Issues in Computing *

Visual and Performing Arts (3 hours)

Natural Sciences: (8 hours)

Behavioral and Social Sciences: (6 hours)

Two approved Behavioral and Social Sciences courses

Mathematics: (4 hours)

MATH 1950 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I *

Statistics: (3 hours)

Non-Western Culture: (3 hours)

One approved non-western culture course

Program Requirements

Computer Science core courses:

9 hours 3000-4000 level courses with one from each category:

Select 1 course:

One additional 1 semester laboratory science course chosen from: (4 hours)

STEM Requirements:

Additional Information and Notes:

Minimum of 39 hours of 3000 and 4000 level courses.

Electives to complete 125 hours.

For admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP): Earn a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average, a 2.75 average on all courses taken at UTC, a 2.75 GPA in education courses with no grade lower than C, and a 2.75 in content area courses with no grade lower than C.

In addition to the department and university requirements there are the following minimum requirements for graduation with licensure: 2.75 cumulative average, 2.75 at UTC, 2.75 average in STEM courses with no grade lower than C, 2.75 average in courses in licensure content area courses with no grade lower than C.

See Degree and Graduation Requirements for additional requirements.

ClearPath Showcase

ClearPath Showcases provide students with an opportunity to see program requirements defined in a semester-by-semester format. The ClearPath Showcases also provide students with important tips, pointers, and suggestions for staying on track with progress toward the degree. Students should also meet regularly with their academic advisor.