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Computer Science Program

Computer Science Majors and Minors


Major Concentrations

You earn a B.S. in Computer Science by completing 36 credits from selected Computer Science courses, concentrating in one of these major areas of focus, including:

  • Information Technology and Security -  the first track is a preparation for administration and management of computer systems, the second track places particular attention on issues related to security
  • Software Development - for a career in programming or software engineering
  • General - a blend of Computer Science and Management Information Systems

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Minor Options

A minor in Computer Science is offered for students from any major who complete the core skills courses and at least two Computer Science electives, for a total of at least 15 credits in Computer Science.

A minor in Management Information Systems (MIS) may be earned by taking at least 15 credits of Computer Science and MIS courses, including required courses:

  • Introduction to Computer Systems (CPSC 101)
  • Management Information Systems (CPSC 102 or MIS 102)
  • E-Commerce (CPSC 342 or MIS 342)
  • Systems Analysis and Design (CPSC 343 or MIS 343)
  • Introductory Java Programming (CPSC 121) OR Computer Programming with Business Applications (CPSC 110 or MIS 110)

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Core Courses

The core skills courses in Computer Science include:

  • Introductory Java Programming (CPSC 121)
  • Intermediate Java Programming (CPSC 122)
  • Server Side Program (CPSC 222)

Collateral courses required for a Computer Science major include:

  • Calculus (MATH 121)
  • Discrete Mathematics (MATH 130)
  • General Physics I (PHYS 121)
  • General Physics II (PHYS 122)
  • Computer Science Seminar (CPSC 492)

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All Computer Science Courses

View the complete list of Computer Science courses by major area of concentration.

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