B.S. in Computer Science
College of the Sciences and Mathematics
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| First Year Experience | 4 | |
| Academic Foundations | ||
| English Composition requirement | 6 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3 | |
| Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | ||
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Distributive Requirements | ||
| Science requirement | 6 | |
Choose from the following: | ||
| General Biology I 1 | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab 1 | ||
| Introduction to Geology 1 | ||
| General Physics I 1 | ||
or PHY 170 | Physics I | |
| Behavioral & Social Science requirement | 6 | |
| Humanities requirement | 6 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| Additional Baccalaureate Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Business and Organizational Writing | ||
or ENG 371 | Technical Writing | |
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
or SPK 230 | Business and Professional Speech Communication | |
| Ethics requirement | 3 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| MAT 121 | Introduction to Statistics I | 3 |
| MAT 151 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 161 | Calculus I | 4 |
| STA 200 | Introduction to Statistics II | 3 |
| or MAT 162 | Calculus II | |
| Communications | ||
| SPK 208 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| or SPK 230 | Business and Professional Speech Communication | |
| ENG 368 | Business and Organizational Writing | 3 |
| or ENG 371 | Technical Writing | |
| Computer Science Core | ||
| CSC 141 | Computer Science I | 3 |
| CSC 142 | Computer Science II | 3 |
| CSC 220 | Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| CSC 231 | Computer Systems | 3 |
| CSC 240 | Computer Science III | 3 |
| CSC 241 | Data Structures & Algorithms | 3 |
| CSC 301 | Computer Security & Ethics | 3 |
| CSC 345 | Programming Language Concepts/Paradigms | 3 |
| Complex Large-Scale Systems Courses | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Design/Construction Compilers | ||
| User Interfaces | ||
| Distributed and Parallel Computing | ||
| Introduction to Cloud Computing | ||
| Game Development | ||
| Topics in Complex Large-Scale Systems | ||
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| CSC 402 | Software Engineering 2 | 3 |
| Computer Science 300- /400-Level Electives | 18 | |
| A minimum of 6 credits of 400-level courses is required. 3 credits of the 6-credit internship (CSC 400) can be used here. | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
Accelerated B.S. in Computer Science to M.S. in Computer Science Program
Students may substitute up to 4 M.S. Computer Science electives for B.S. Computer Science electives, excluding the combinations noted.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select up to 4 graduate Computer Science electives to satisfy undergraduate elective requirements: 3 | ||
| Operating Systems | ||
| Networks and Data Communication | ||
| Database Systems Concepts | ||
| Compiler Design | ||
| Artificial Intelligence | ||
| Data Science | ||
| Topics in Computer Science | ||
| Topics in Information Systems | ||
| Topics in Computer Security | ||
| Topics in Web Technology | ||
| User Interface In Java | ||
| Sytem Administration and Security | ||
| Wireless Programming and Security | ||
| Advanced Seminar | ||
| Advanced Seminar in Security | ||
| Advanced Seminar Web Technology | ||
| Note: Students may NOT use the following combinations: | ||
| 1 | A grade of C- or better is required in these courses. |
| 2 | This course fulfills the general education Capstone requirement. |
| 3 | Additional CSC 500-600 level courses will be considered under advisement. |
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via myWCU regularly. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
B.S. in Computer Science
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CSC 141 | Computer Science I | 3 |
| MAT 131 | Precalculus | 3 |
| WRT 120 or WRT 123 |
Effective Writing I 1 or Effective Writing with Supplemental Writing Workshop |
3-4 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSC 142 | Computer Science II | 3 |
| MAT 161 | Calculus I | 4 |
| WRT 2XX | 200-Level WRT Course | 3 |
| Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| CSC 231 | Computer Systems | 3 |
| CSC 240 | Computer Science III | 3 |
| MAT 151 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| SPK 208 or SPK 230 |
Public Speaking or Business and Professional Speech Communication |
3 |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSC 220 | Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| CSC 241 | Data Structures & Algorithms | 3 |
| MAT 121 | Introduction to Statistics I | 3 |
| Diverse Communities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Writing Emphasis Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| CSC 301 | Computer Security & Ethics | 3 |
| CSC 402 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| MAT 162 or STA 200 |
Calculus II or Introduction to Statistics II |
3-4 |
| Science Gen Ed | 3-4 | |
Select one of the following: |
||
| General Biology I | ||
| Introduction to Geology | ||
| General Physics I or Physics I |
||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab |
||
| Speaking Emphasis Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSC 345 | Programming Language Concepts/Paradigms | 3 |
| CSC XXX | Computer Science Elective | 3 |
| Science Gen Ed | 3-4 | |
Select one of of the following that has not yet been completed: |
||
| General Biology I | ||
| Introduction to Geology | ||
| General Physics I or Physics I |
||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab |
||
| Arts Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Speaking Emphasis Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENG 368 or ENG 371 |
Business and Organizational Writing or Technical Writing |
3 |
| CSC XXX | Complex Large-Scale Elective | 3 |
| CSC XXX | Computer Science Elective | 3 |
| CSC XXX | Computer Science Elective | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSC XXX | Computer Science Elective | 3 |
| CSC XXX | Computer Science Elective | 3 |
| CSC XXX | Computer Science Elective | 3 |
| Writing Emphasis Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 122-126 | |
| 1 | Students who place out of WRT 120 or WRT 123 will have one additional free elective. |
Accelerated B.S. in Computer Science to M.S. in Computer Science
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CSC 141 | Computer Science I | 3 |
| MAT 131 | Precalculus | 3 |
| WRT 120 or WRT 123 |
Effective Writing I 1 or Effective Writing with Supplemental Writing Workshop |
3-4 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSC 142 | Computer Science II | 3 |
| MAT 161 | Calculus I | 4 |
| WRT 2XX | 200-Level WRT Course | 3 |
| Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| CSC 231 | Computer Systems | 3 |
| CSC 240 | Computer Science III | 3 |
| MAT 151 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| SPK 208 or SPK 230 |
Public Speaking or Business and Professional Speech Communication |
3 |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSC 220 | Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| CSC 241 | Data Structures & Algorithms | 3 |
| MAT 121 | Introduction to Statistics I | 3 |
| Diverse Communities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Writing Emphasis Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| CSC 301 | Computer Security & Ethics | 3 |
| CSC 402 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| MAT 162 or STA 200 |
Calculus II or Introduction to Statistics II |
3-4 |
| Science Gen Ed | 3-4 | |
Select one of the following: |
||
| General Biology I | ||
| Introduction to Geology | ||
| General Physics I or Physics I |
||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab |
||
| Speaking Emphasis Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSC 345 | Programming Language Concepts/Paradigms | 3 |
| CSC XXX | Computer Science Graduate Elective | 3 |
| Science Gen Ed | 3-4 | |
Select one of of the following that has not yet been completed: |
||
| General Biology I | ||
| Introduction to Geology | ||
| General Physics I or Physics I |
||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab |
||
| Arts Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Speaking Emphasis Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENG 368 or ENG 371 |
Business and Organizational Writing or Technical Writing |
3 |
| CSC XXX | Complex Large-Scale Elective | 3 |
| CSC XXX | Computer Science Elective | 3 |
| CSC XXX | Computer Science Graduate Elective | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSC XXX | Computer Science Elective | 3 |
| CSC XXX | Computer Science Graduate Elective | 3 |
| CSC XXX | Computer Science Graduate Elective | 3 |
| Writing Emphasis Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| CSC XXX | Computer Science Graduate Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year Five | ||
| Fall | ||
| CSC 520 | Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| CSC 530 | Data Structures | 3 |
| CSC 600 | Advanced Seminar | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSC 540 | Programming Languages | 3 |
| CSC 560 | Analysis of Algorithms | 3 |
| CSC 600 | Advanced Seminar | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 143-147 | |
| 1 | Students who place out of WRT 120 or WRT 123 will have one additional free elective. |
B.S in Computer Science with Certificate in Computer Security
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CSC 141 | Computer Science I | 3 |
| MAT 131 | Precalculus | 3 |
| WRT 120 or WRT 123 |
Effective Writing I 1 or Effective Writing with Supplemental Writing Workshop |
3-4 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSC 142 | Computer Science II | 3 |
| MAT 161 | Calculus I | 4 |
| WRT 2XX | 200-Level WRT Course | 3 |
| Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| CSC 231 | Computer Systems | 3 |
| CSC 240 | Computer Science III | 3 |
| MAT 151 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| SPK 208 or SPK 230 |
Public Speaking or Business and Professional Speech Communication |
3 |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSC 220 | Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| CSC 241 | Data Structures & Algorithms | 3 |
| MAT 121 | Introduction to Statistics I | 3 |
| Diverse Communities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Writing Emphasis Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| CSC 301 | Computer Security & Ethics | 3 |
| CSC 335 | Data Communications and Networking I | 3 |
| MAT 162 or STA 200 |
Calculus II or Introduction to Statistics II |
3-4 |
| Science Gen Ed | 3-4 | |
Select one of the following: |
||
| General Biology I | ||
| Introduction to Geology | ||
| General Physics I or Physics I |
||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab |
||
| Speaking Emphasis Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSC 302 | Computer Security | 3 |
| CSC 402 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| Science Gen Ed | 3-4 | |
Select one of of the following that has not yet been completed: |
||
| General Biology I | ||
| Introduction to Geology | ||
| General Physics I or Physics I |
||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab |
||
| Arts Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Speaking Emphasis Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| CSC 345 | Programming Language Concepts/Paradigms | 3 |
| CSC 472 | Software Security | 3 |
| ENG 368 or ENG 371 |
Business and Organizational Writing or Technical Writing |
3 |
| CSC XXX | Complex Large-Scale Elective | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSC 468 | Introduction to Cloud Computing | 3 |
| CSC 471 | Modern Malware Analysis | 3 |
| CSC XXX | Computer Science Elective | 3 |
| Writing Emphasis Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 122-126 | |
| 1 | Students who place out of WRT 120 or WRT 123 will have one additional free elective. |
