B.S. in Computer Science
| General Education Requirements | ||
| English Composition requirements | 6 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3 | |
| Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | ||
| Public Speaking requirement | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
or SPK 230 | Business and Professional Speech Communication | |
| Science requirements | 6 | |
| Behavioral & Social Science requirements | 6 | |
| Humanities requirements | 6 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Writing Emphasis requirements | 9 | |
| Student Electives | 9 | |
| 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 | |
| Science | 15 | |
| General Education Science courses (distributive & interdisciplinary) may be used here. Additional higher-level mathematics courses may substitute here. | ||
| Computer Science Core | ||
| CSC 141 | Computer Science I | 3 |
| CSC 142 | Computer Science II | 3 |
| CSC 220 | Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| CSC 240 | Computer Science III | 3 |
| CSC 241 | Data Structures & Algorithms | 3 |
| CSC 242 | Computer Organization | 3 |
| CSC 301 | Computer Security I | 3 |
| CSC 345 | Programming Language Concepts/Paradigms | 3 |
| CSC 402 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| Complex Large-Scale Systems Courses | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Design/Construction Compilers | ||
| User Interfaces | ||
| Game Development | ||
| Topics in Complex Large-Scale Systems | ||
| 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.
| Select up to 4 graduate Computer Science electives to satisfy undergraduate elective requirements: 1 | ||
| Operating Systems | ||
| Networks and Data Communication | ||
| Database Systems Concepts | ||
| Compiler Design | ||
| Artificial Intelligence | ||
| 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 | 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 suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| CSC 141 | Computer Science I | 3 |
| MAT Course 1 | 3 | |
| WRT 120 | Effective Writing I | 3 |
| Behavioral / Social Science Course | 3 | |
| Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| CSC 142 | Computer Science II | 3 |
| MAT Course 1 | 3 | |
| WRT 2XX | 3 | |
| Behavioral / Social Science Course | 3 | |
| Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| CSC 240 | Computer Science III | 3 |
| MAT Course 1 | 3 | |
| General Education Science Course | 3 | |
| SPK 208 or SPK 230 |
Public Speaking or Business and Professional Speech Communication |
3 |
| Arts Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| CSC 241 | Data Structures & Algorithms | 3 |
| MAT Course 1 | 3 | |
| General Education Science Course | 3 | |
| Interdisciplinary Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| CSC 242 | Computer Organization | 3 |
| MAT Course or Free Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Science Course for Major | 3 | |
| CSC 301 | Computer Security I | 3 |
| Diversity Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| CSC 220 | Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| CSC 402 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| Science Course for Major | 3 | |
| ENG 368 or ENG 371 |
Business and Organizational Writing or Technical Writing |
3 |
| CSC Advanced Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| CSC 345 | Programming Language Concepts/Paradigms | 3 |
| Science Course for Major | 3 | |
| CSC Advanced Elective 2 | 3 | |
| CSC Advanced Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| CSC Advanced Elective 2 | 3 | |
| CSC Advanced Elective 2 | 3 | |
| CSC Advanced Elective 2 | 3 | |
| CSC Advanced Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
| 1 | *A student not needing preCalc (MAT 131) will take 4 MAT courses: MAT 121 Statistics I, MAT 151 Discrete Math, MAT 161 Calc I STA 200 Statistics II OR MAT 162 Calc II. |
| 2 | One of these 7 courses must be a complex large-scale system course: |
