Computer science students are prepared to think critically and creatively to succeed in challenging careers in computing or pursue graduate degrees by applying knowledge of computing and mathematics to analyze problems for the identification, design, and implementation of computer-based solutions to adapt to the changing technological and social environments in a global economy. The B.S. Computer Science degree is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org (Union campus only).
General Education 36
Foundations Requirements 13
GE 1000, GE 3000: University Requirement for Graduation for all undergraduate students that must be satisfied in one of two ways: Complete GE 1000 (all freshmen and transfers entering with 0-29 credits) OR GE 3000 (transfers entering with 30 credits or more).
MATH 1054: Students eligible to take MATH 2415 CalculusI based on their placement test may take that course in place of Math 1054. In that case, MATH 2415 will fulfill the Distribution requirement and the student may take an additional three credits in Free Electives to total 120 S.H.
MATH 1054: General Education Required
Disciplinary/Interdisciplinary Distribution Requirements
Humanities 6
ENG 2403: General Education Required
(Select one course from below)
| Fine Arts or Art History | 3 |
| Philosophy or Religion | 3 |
| Foreign Languages | 3 |
| Music or Theatre | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary | 3 |
Social Sciences 6
| HIST 1062 | WORLDS OF HISTORY: TRADITIONS AND ENCOUNTERS | 3 |
HIST 1062: General Education Required
(Select one course from below)
| Psychology | 3 |
| Economics or Geography | 3 |
| Political Science | 3 |
| Sociology or Anthropology | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary | 3 |
Science and Mathematics 8
| CPS 1231 | FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE | 4 |
| Lab Science I (Bio/Chem/Phy) | 4 |
CPS 1231: Students who have had prior programming experience may enter CPS 2231 directly. In this case, CPS 2231 will be counted as the Distribution requirement and the student may take another 4 credits in Free Electives to total 120 S.H.
G.E. and Major Capstone
Additional Requirements 32-36
Additional Requirements 32/36
All major courses, additional requirements and concentration courses, including the capstone, require a grade of C or better.
Select one from
Select two Math/Science electives:
(Math elective 2xxx-4xxx level only)
| Math/Science elective | 3/4 |
| Math/Science elective | 3/4 |
Major Requirements 41
All major courses, additional requirements and concentration courses, including the capstone, require a grade of C or better.
Major Core Requirements 14
| CPS 2231 | COMPUTER ORGANIZATION&PROGRAMMING | 4 |
| CPS 2232 | DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS | 4 |
| CPS 2390 | COMPUTER ORGANIZATION & ARCHITECTURE | 3 |
| CPS 3250 | COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEMS | 3 |
Major Concentration Requirements 12
Major Electives 15
15 credits in Computer Science, at the 3000 level or above selected with approval of departmental advisor. CPS 3150 is recommended.
Free Electives 7/11
(50% of free electives must be taken at the 3000-4000 level)
(ID 1400 Computing in Modern Society for 3 credits is recommended if MATH 1000 is needed)
CPS 4999 Cooperative Education may be counted as a free elective (no more than 3 S.H.). There are four prerequisites for CPS 4999 which are listed on the program guidesheet.