Total minimum number of credits required for a major in Computer Science leading to the B.S. degree - 120.
The Department of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science offers a program study leading to the B.A. or B.S degree with a major in Computer Science. Interested students may also pursue Computer Science as a minor area of study.
Computer Science Major
The Computer Science curriculum consists of theoretical as well as application-oriented courses and is based on a strong foundation in mathematics. The B.A. degree is intended for those interested in management and social sciences, whereas the B.S. degree requires greater concentration in the engineering, natural, and physical sciences. The Computer Science prepares students for graduate study and research in the discipline or for employment in government or industry. Students are encouraged, through the pursuit of a minor or second major, to acquire competence in an area that lends itself to meaningful computer applications.
Because certain required and elective courses are offered in either alternative semesters or alternative years, or when demand warrants, degree candidates are strongly encouraged to meet with their advisors on a regular basis to discuss their academic schedule to ensure satisfactory progress toward the degree.