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Ï㽶´«Ã½'s Computer Science program offers a rigorous curriculum designed to challenge motivated students and foster critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, problem-solvingÌýand effective communication. The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science prepares students for careers in business, industry, educationÌýand for graduate study in computer science, information systemsÌýand related fields. The program combines core instruction in science and mathematics with business-oriented applications, while offering flexibility through electives that allow students to focus on theoretical computer science or information systems. Coursework includes foundational topics such as algorithms, programming, computer systems design and computing applications in business and management. Graduates enter a dynamic and expanding field with diverse career opportunities, including: Software Engineering, Programming, and Development, Systems and Database Analysis and Administration, Computer and Network Engineering, Web and Application Development, Quality Assurance, Software TestingÌýand Cybersecurity.

NOTE: For students wishing to double-major in Computer Science and Information Technology, required courses for both majors must be satisfied, and at least 15 unique credit hours must be earned in the second major.

Honors

Students majoring in Computer Science who are judged qualified by the faculty may, upon invitation, elect to pursue honors work in Computer Science. To graduate "With Honors inÌýComputer Science" students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a minimum major GPA of 3.2. In addition, they must complete twelve credits of honors work in Computer Science, including an acceptable senior project, complete an original thesis to be submitted for approval of the faculty, and pass an oral defense of the research.