Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Introduction

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) program combines foundational computer science theory with deep immersion in current software development technologies and methods. The project- and problem-based curriculum focuses on the skills most valued by today’s employers. Graduates of this program will be well-versed in the modern software methodologies, coding practices, and quality assurance metrics required to succeed in the software development industry. The curriculum is designed to emphasize collaboration and communication skills along with a rich and deep technology focus. 

In addition to earning the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree, graduates will accumulate significant experience in large-scale projects both individually and in teams. This project focus includes an individual capstone project and culminates with Enterprise Projects where students develop software in teams under the direction of industry-leading organizations.

Graduates are prepared for entry level positions that are closely tied to software development including business analyst, project manager, software engineer, quality assurance professional, and database administrator. 

Program Overview

Students participate in courses which are taught using active learning methods. Teaching techniques include lectures, class discussions, debates, student presentations, individual and group activities, creative assessments, various labs and assignments, and more. Additionally, students work individually and in teams on supervised projects in which they apply related concepts. The program is 12 quarters in length and requires a minimum of three years to complete.

Program Objectives

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program are expected to be able to:

  • Model best practices and processes involved in all aspects of the software development life cycle
  • Design software and system architectures
  • Develop software using modern languages and integrated development environments
  • Employ a variety of algorithms and data structures
  • Demonstrate an understanding of established and emerging software standards
  • Create software using a variety of software development methodologies
  • Prepare software applications for deployment using a variety of techniques
  • Recognize the impact of business decisions and implications in software development
  • Effectively communicate in a professional setting
  • Produce professional-quality specifications, models, and other documents
  • Utilize technical and non-technical expertise in team-based, collaborative environments
  • Demonstrate effective problem solving and critical thinking skills

BSCS Program Requirements

General Education Courses

50 Credits

Computer Science Core Courses

127 Credits

Other Required Courses 3 Credits

Total Required for BS in Computer Science

180 Credits

General Education (50 credits)

Foundational Required Courses (33 credits)

BUS101Personal Finance

3 credits

BUS110Principles of Finance

1 credit

ENG110Introduction to English Composition

4 credits

ENG210Persuasive & Professional Writing

4 credits

FAC105Leadership & Problem Solving

3 credits

FAC120Spoken Communications

3 credits

FAC125Collaborative & Interpersonal Communications

3 credits

HUM205Ethics

3 credits

MAT105College Algebra

3 credits

MAT110Sets, Probability & Number Systems

3 credits

SSC250Human Relations & Personality Development

3 credits

Mathematics (9 credits)

Required courses:

MAT210Linear Algebra

3 credits

MAT250Calculus

3 credits

And complete one of the following:

MAT125Geometry

3 credits

MAT150Trigonometry

3 credits

MAT200Math-Based Codes, Cyphers & Secrets

3 credits

MAT260Statistics

3 credits

Elective General Education (8 credits)

Complete an additional 8 credits from the following:

ENG311Principles of Creative Writing

2 credits

FAC101Art Appreciation

2 credits

FAC130Character Design

2 credits

FAC201Music Appreciation

2 credits

FAC210Music Composition

2 credits

HUM160Ancient Mythology

2 credits

HUM200The Imagination of Horror in Media

2 credits

LIT110Science Fiction Through Literature

2 credits

LIT120Comics as Literature

2 credits

LIT130Literary Masters

2 credits

LNG110Survey of Foreign Language

2 credits

MAT125Geometry

3 credits

MAT150Trigonometry

3 credits

MAT200Math-Based Codes, Cyphers & Secrets

3 credits

MAT260Statistics

3 credits

MTM140Basics of Film

2 credits

PSC115Introduction to Biology

2 credits

PSC201Astronomy

2 credits

PSC226Introductory Physics

2 credits

PSC230Introduction to Chemistry

2 credits

SSC150Introductory Psychology

2 credits

SSC272United States Government

2 credits

SSC322Conflict & Negotiation

2 credits

Computer Science Courses (127 credits)

Introductory Core Courses (25 credits)

BIT105Professional Productivity Toolkit

2 credits

BIT125Introduction to Technology Management

4 credits

CSC105Using Modern Operating Systems

2 credits

CSC110Introduction to Computer Science

4 credits

CSC125Logical and Computational Thinking

3 credits

CSC150Object Oriented Programming & Design

6 credits

CSC210Introduction to Web Presentation & Development

2 credits

ITH215Networking I

2 credits

Advanced Core Courses (70 credits)

CSC130Principles of Software Engineering

4 credits

CSC195C++ Programming I

3 credits

CSC230Computational Theory

3 credits

CSC250Algorithms & Data Structures I

4 credits

CSC252Algorithms & Data Structures II

4 credits

CSC330Programming Languages

3 credits

CSC340Computer Architecture

3 credits

CSC360Software Design Principles

3 credits

CSC370Process Modeling

3 credits

CSC380Distributed Systems

3 credits

DBT130Databases I

4 credits

DBT230Databases II

4 credits

Choose one set of courses from the following
CSC160Application Development

4 credits

CSC260Dynamic Web Programming

4 credits

CSC180Open Source Platforms Development

4 credits

CSC280Developing Scalable Web Applications

4 credits

And complete an additional 21 credits from the following:

CSC140Dynamic & Scripting Languages

3 credits

CSC160Application Development

4 credits

CSC171Mobile Application Development

3 credits

CSC180Open Source Platforms Development

4 credits

CSC185Development in Third Party Frameworks

3 credits

CSC196C++ Programming II

3 credits

CSC260Dynamic Web Programming

4 credits

CSC270Solution Stack Software Development

3 credits

CSC280Developing Scalable Web Applications

4 credits

CSC391Operating System Design & Implementation

4 credits

GAT120Topics in Game Development

2 credits

MOA141Introduction to Information Modeling

3 credits

MTM282Interactive Web Development

4 credits

MTM320Advanced Web Scripting

4 credits

MTM370Front-End Implementation

4 credits

Project Core Courses (32 credits)

PRO100Introductory Software Projects

2 credits

PRO150Web-Based Software Projects

2 credits

PRO200Software Projects in Emerging Platforms

2 credits

PRO250Software Projects in Existing Code

2 credits

PRO335Persistence Project

2 credits

PRO390Capstone Project

4 credits

PRO490Enterprise Projects I

6 credits

PRO491Enterprise Projects II

6 credits

PRO492Enterprise Projects III

6 credits

Other Required Courses (3 credits)

NEU100College Success Strategies

1 credits

NEU200Career Readiness

2 credits