Computer Science / Bachelor of Arts

Total Credit Hours: 128
Major Credit Hours:
46

This program is offered in both the traditional and accelerated format. The degree requirements are the same in both formats. The degree requirements are listed below. For accelerated program information, refer to the School of Graduate, Professional, and Continuing Education section in this catalog.

Degree Requirements

Program: BA-CPSC-A or BA-CPSC-L

I. Core Courses (28)

MATH-31000Discrete Mathematics

4

CPSC-20000Introduction to Computer Science

3

CPSC-21000Programming Fundamentals

3

CPSC-24500Object-Oriented Programming

3

CPSC-30000Computer Organization

3

CPSC-34000Algorithms and Data Structures

3

CPSC-35000Operating Systems

3

CPSC-46000Programming Languages

3

CPSC-48000Client-Server Computing

3

II. Elective Courses (12)

Choose any 4 additional computer science courses at or above the 200 level. One of the following courses may substitute for one computer science elective:
MATH-30500Linear Algebra

3

MATH-30700Applied Linear Algebra

3

MATH-31400Applied Probability and Statistics

3

MATH-31500Probability Theory

3

MATH-35000Numerical Analysis

3

MATH-42500Mathematical Modeling

3

III. Capstone Sequence (6)

The advanced writing requirement of the General Education curriculum is satisfied by successful completion of the Capstone Sequence.

Take one of the following courses (3):

CPSC-44000Software Engineering

3

CPSC-48500Enterprise Networking

3

Take one of the following courses (3):

CPSC-49200Software Systems Capstone Project

3

CPSC-49300Computer Infrastructure Capstone Project

3

CPSC-49700Research in Computer Science

3

CPSC-49800Computer Science Internship

1 - 3

If CPSC 49800 is taken as part of the capstone sequence, it must be for 3 credit hours.