Computer Science (B.A.)

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Requirements

Students majoring in computer science must complete the following courses. Only courses with a grade of C- (C minus) or above can be used to fulfill a major requirement.

CPS 121 - Introduction to Programming Credits: 4
CPS 122 - Object-Oriented Software Development Credits: 4
CPS 221 - Software Systems Credits: 4
CPS 222 - Data Structures and Algorithms Credits: 4
CPS 391 - Junior Seminar I Credits: 2
CPS 392 - Junior Seminar II Credits: 0
CPS 403 - Computers and Society Credits: 4
MAT 230 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 4
One of the following:
- CPS 311 - Computer Organization Credits: 4
- CPS 320 - Models of Computation Credits: 4

Major electives

Students must also complete 12 credits of computer science electives chosen from 300-level courses; not more than 4 of these credits may be taken in courses cross-listed between computer science and another discipline.

Additional requirements

A second major or a minor in some other field is required. A minimum of 16 credits must be 200-level or higher in one department and not used to fulfill either core or other computer science requirements.

Education Licensure

Students seeking licensure in secondary education must also complete MAT 121 - Calculus I or MAT 134 - Survey of Calculus .