Computer Science, B.S.

Technical Requirements:

Technical Requirements are courses identified by the program as required courses and will count in the BELL Core  or as General Electives.

• MTH 1210 Calculus I 4 Hours
• MTH 1220 Calculus II 4 Hours
• CSM 4015 Senior Capstone 1 Hours

Major Electives*: 9 Hours

*Students choosing the Cybersecurity Concentration do not take Major Electives; the concentration’s 15 credit hours fulfill this requirement. Students not selecting the concentration must complete 9 hours of Major Electives.

Choose 9 hours from the following:

• CSC Courses numbered 2000 or above
• ART 3451 User Engagement 3 Hours
• MTH 2260 Linear Algebra 3 Hours

(Optional) Cybersecurity Concentration Requirements: 15 Hours

The optional concentration in Cybersecurity within computer science will cover fundamental principles of cybersecurity, including network, systems and data security, cryptography, secure coding practices, and ethical topics. Students will learn to identify security vulnerabilities, develop strategies to protect systems and data, and understand the legal and ethical implications of cybersecurity. It complements the core computer science curriculum by providing specialized knowledge and skills in an increasingly important and rapidly evolving field. Students will engage in internships, projects, and cybersecurity competitions to gain real-world experience and build a professional network within the cybersecurity community. 

• CSC 2020 Database Systems 3 Hours
• CSC 2030 Networking 3 Hours
• CSC 2080 Introduction to Cybersecurity 3 Hours
• CSC 3210 Advanced Cybersecurity Integration 3 Hours
• CSC 4210 Software and System Security 3 Hours