Four-Year Plan: Computer Science

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Sample Four-Year Plan of Study 2021-2022

The following are sample plans of course requirements to complete the Computer Science major in four years or eight semesters.

Each student’s experience will vary slightly, as these plans do not include transfer work or credit for prior learning (such as Advanced Placement-AP).
Math, English, and Reading placement is primarily determined by high school performance and confirmed by on-site assessment.
- If fundamental courses are required, they should be taken within the first year.
All courses listed are three semester hours unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: Four-year plans assume the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semester hours may be required to complete the degree.

Refer to the program page or course descriptions for additional information about this major and requirements to degree.

Computer Science Major with a Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, or Software Design Emphasis

First Year

Fall Semester (15 semester hours)

DAT 210 - Database Basics
GEN 110 - Composition I: Academic Writing
GEN 130 - Core I: Foundations of Critical Thinking
MAT 140 - Advanced Algebra
Distributional Study #1

Spring Semester (15 semester hours)

CPS 200 - Programming I
GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research
Distributional Study #2
Distributional Study #3
Elective

Second Year

Fall Semester (15 semester hours)

CPS 212 - Programming II
MAT 250 - Discrete Mathematics (Distributional Study #4)
Emphasis Course #1*
Distributional Study #5
Elective

Spring Semester (15 semester hours)

GEN 3XX - Core II
Emphasis Course #2*
Emphasis Course #3*
Distributional Study #6
Elective

Third Year

Fall Semester (15 semester hours)

GEN 4XX - Core III (WI)
Emphasis Course #4*
Emphasis Course #5*
Distributional Study #7
Elective

Spring Semester (15 semester hours)

Fourth Year

Fall Semester (15 semester hours)

Emphasis Course #6*
Emphasis Course #7*
Elective
Elective
Elective

Spring Semester (15 semester hours)

Emphasis Course #8*
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective

Total

Total semester hours for graduation: 120

Notes:

*Emphases:

Computer Science Emphasis - Twenty-four (24) semester hours from the following: CPS 221 , CPS 280 , CPS 313 , CPS 314 , CPS 315 , CPS 316 , CPS 323 , CPS 325 , CPS 400 , CPS 420 , CPS 421 , CPS 422 , CPS 425 , CPS 426 , CPS 435 , CPS 480 , CPS 490 , CYS 250 , CYS 450 , CYS 451 , DAT 301 , DAT 318 , DAT 401 , DAT 402 , DAT 452 , DAT 455 , up to four (4) semester hours from the following non-CPS designated courses: MAT 370 , a foreign language course.

Cybersecurity - CPS 313 , CPS 323 , CPS 325 , CPS 420 , CRJ 232 , CYS 250 , CYS 450 , CYS 451 .

Data Analytics - CPS 314 OR CPS 221 , CPS 315 OR DAT 401 OR DAT 402 , DAT 301 , DAT 452 , DAT 455 , and at least nine (9) additional semester hours from the Computer Science Emphasis, not including courses required for the Data Analytics Emphasis.

Software Design Emphasis - CPS 313 OR CPS 221 , CPS 314 , any three of the following: CPS 315 , CPS 316 , CPS 426 , CPS 435 , and at least nine (9) additional semester hours from the Computer Science Emphasis, not including courses required for the Software Design Emphasis.