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.

Educator Licensure - Computer Science

Students interested in teaching computer science must also complete MAT 121 - Calculus I or MAT 134 - Survey of Calculus . They should also consult the education program chair for additional information.