Computer Science: Software Systems, B.S.

Degree and Accreditation:

Computer Science program graduates obtain a B.S. degree. This program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.

General Education

(see General Education for list of approved courses)

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)

One 2-semester laboratory science sequence chosen from the list of approved natural science courses

Behavioral and Social Sciences: (6 hours)

Two approved behavioral and social sciences courses

Mathematics: (3-4 hours)

Statistics: (3 hours)

Non-Western Culture: (3 hours)

One approved non-western culture course

Program Requirements

MATH 1950 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or
MATH 1830 - Calculus for Management, Life, and Social Sciences #
MATH 2030 - Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science or
MATH 3030 - Discrete Structures or
MATH 3000 - Introduction to Logic and Proof
MATH 2200 - Elementary Linear Algebra
ENCE 2220 - Probability and Statistics for Engineering or
MATH 2100 - Introductory Statistics # or
MGT 2130 - Statistics for Business #
Math Elective above MATH 1950 or MATH 1830 or a Statistics elective above MATH 2100 , or MGT 2140
One 2-semester laboratory science sequence chosen from the list of approved natural science courses
Two additional natural sciences courses including one 1-semester laboratory science course (7 hours)

Computer Science core courses:

Choice of Minor or Program of Study

Minor of choice and 9 hours Computer Science or technical elective as approved by the advisor at or above 3000 level

Minor if Business Administration: Computer Science required courses

Program of Study

21 hours of Computer Science or other technical courses as approved by advisor at or above 3000 level

Additional Information and Notes

All majors must attain a minimum grade of C in all computer science core courses as a condition for graduation.

2.0 GPA in all required major and related courses (including specified General Education courses).

Minimum of 39 hours of 3000 and 4000 level courses.

Electives to complete 120 hours.

See Degree and Graduation Requirements for additional requirements.

*Also satisfies requirements in the major.

#Also satisfies general education requirements.

ClearPath for Advising

The ClearPath for Advising provides students with an opportunity to see program requirements defined in a semester-by-semester format. The ClearPath for Advising guides also provide students with important tips, pointers, and suggestions for staying on track with progress toward the degree. Your ClearPath is available through the Advisement website.