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Jul 14, 2025
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2025-26 College of Liberal Arts
Computer Science Major
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The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers a computer science major that develops students’ ability to design and implement computer programs to solve many types of problems. Based on curricula developed by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the major prepares students for graduate study and for many interesting careers in the computer industry. The computer science minor complements any major for which computer applications are important. The minor also gives students excellent preparation for many computer-related occupations.
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Major Requirements (12 courses & 1 lab)
The computer science major requires twelve (12) courses and one (1) lab: Six (6) courses and one (1) lab emphasizing core skills in computer science, programming, and software development; two (2) courses in mathematical topics, and four (4) electives. Required (6 courses and 1 lab)
Six (6) courses and one (1) lab emphasizing the core skills in computer science, programming, and software development. Mathematical Topics (2 courses)
Discrete Mathematics (1 course)
Additional Mathematics Topics (1 course)
Electives (4)
At least one elective must be at the 400-level. At most one may be at the 200-level. Recommendations
- Students beginning the major should take CMS 120 in the first semester and, if necessary, a course that satisfies the Math Competency (MCMP) requirement.
- MAT 103 Statistical Reasoning is the recommended competency course for most students.
- Most students should then take CMS 121 and MAT 140 in the second semester.
Students considering graduate study in computer science should complete the following as part of or in addition to the major requirements. |
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