Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BS-CS)
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BS-CS) program provides students with in-depth knowledge and analytical skills associated with the design, development, testing and documentation of a range of operating systems; database management; and programming languages. With computers found in every aspect of today’s society, students completing the Bachelor of Science Degree are prepared for a range of options, including continued study in the field at the graduate level.
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science must complete all required courses in their chosen major as outlined below.
Prerequisites
Students must pass the following prerequisites before they can begin taking courses in the major:
MATH 1201 | College Algebra |
MATH 1280 | Introduction to Statistics |
CS 1101 | Programming Fundamentals |
CS 1102 | Programming 1 |
CS 1103 | Programming 2 |
CS 1105 | Digital Electronics & Computer Architecture |
CS 2203 | Databases 1 |
CS 2204 | Communications and Networking |
CS 2205 | Web Programming 1 (proctored course) |
CS 2301 | Operating Systems 1 (proctored course) |
CS 2401 | Software Engineering 1 |
CS 3303 | Data Structures (Proctored course) |
CS 3305 | Web Programming 2 (Proctored course) |
CS 3306 | Databases 2 (proctored course) |
CS 3307 | Operating Systems 2 (proctored course) |
CS 4402 | Comparative Programming Languages (proctored course) |
CS 4407 | Data Mining and Machine Learning (proctored course) |
MATH 1302 | Discrete Mathematics |
MATH 1211 | Calculus |
Electives
CS 3304 | Analysis of Algorithms |
CS 3308 | Information Retrieval |
CS 4403 | Software Engineering 2 |
CS 4404 | Advanced Networking and Data Security |
CS 4405 | Mobile Applications |
CS 4406 | Computer Graphics |
CS 4408 | Artificial Intelligence |
Other Electives: Students pursuing an Associate of Science degree may choose additional elective courses beyond those specified in the General Education requirements, and/or select introductory courses in other majors, and/or take additional courses in a student’s major that may not be required for the degree.
Learning Pathway
The learning pathway for your program has been curated to create the best learning experience for each student. For the most effective way to learn, courses need to be taken in the right sequence; lower-level courses prepare students with the foundational knowledge they need for higher level courses. This allows students to learn in order to better achieve the program and institutional learning outcomes .
Each student’s learning pathway is customized based on the courses the student has already taken and the degree requirements at the time of enrollment. For this reason, your path may differ from another student’s path. However, here is an example of a sequence a student with no previous classes or transfer credits may take through the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science* program:
- UNIV 1001 Online Education Strategies
- CS 1101 Programming Fundamentals
- ENGL 1102 English Composition 2
- CS 1102 Programming 1
- General Education – Social and Behavior Science Course
- CS 1103 Programming 2
- General Education – Social and Behavior Science Course
- CS 1104 Computer Systems
- General Education – Mathematical Sciences Course
- CS 2203 Databases 1
- General Education – Mathematical Sciences Course
- CS 2204 Communications and Networking
- General Education – Values and Ethical Reasoning Course
- CS 2205 Web Programming 1
- General Education – Natural Science and Technology Course
- BUS 1105 – Business Communication
- General Education – Humanities Course
- CS 2301 Operating Systems 1
- General Education – Civilization Studies, Culture, and Belief Course
- CS 2401 Software Engineering 1
- General Education – Humanities Course
- CS 3303 Data Structures
- General Elective Course
- Major Elective Course
- General Elective Course
- CS 3305 Web Programming 2
- MATH 1211 Calculus
- CS 3306 Databases 2
- MATH 1302 Discrete Mathematics
- CS 3307 Operating Systems 2
- Major Elective Course
- Major Elective Course
- Major Elective Course
- CS 4402 Comparative Programming Languages
- Major Elective Course
- Major Elective Course
- Major Elective Course
- Major Elective Course
- CS 4407 Data Mining and Machine Learning
- Major Elective Course
*For the Associate Degree, courses 1-20 serve as the learning sequence.
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