Undergraduate

Departmental Undergraduate Programs

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering offers coursework and study in computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity, and information technology. Four undergraduate programs are offered within the department which lead to the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, and Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.

All programs are 120 credit hours. The program flowcharts found below are provided as a guide for students.

The undergraduate catalog remains the definitive reference for all requirements. The department offers electives for the four undergraduate programs. 

Computer Science

The Computer Science program focuses on the design, development, and application of software systems. Additional course work in algorithms, discrete structures, object oriented design, data structures, operating systems, digital logic design, computer architecture, and a wide range of advanced electives including Artificial Intelligence topics extend and supplement the core. Program flowcharts are available for the following catalog years: 2021-22,  2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25. The four-year plan for the current catalog year is here. The College of Engineering flowchart for the current catalog year is here.

Computer Engineering 

The Computer Engineering program emphasizes the application of engineering principles to the design of computer hardware and software and devotes additional time to issues of computer architecture and advanced topics in hardware design, including extensive laboratory work. Students in this program also acquire a broad background in engineering topics through related coursework in the College. Program flowcharts are available for the following catalog years: 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25. The four-year plan for the current catalog year is here. The College of Engineering flowchart for the current catalog year is here.

CYBERSECURITY 

The Cybersecurity program focuses on technology, people, information, and processes to enable assured cyber operations in the context of adversaries. The program is built on a technical foundation of computing and information technology. Students in this program acquire a background in cybersecurity related to information, software, systems, users, and organizations including aspects of policy, human factors, risk management, ethics, and impact on society. Additional information about the program is available here. Program flowcharts are available for the following catalog years: 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25. The four-year plan for the current catalog year is here. The College of Engineering flowchart for the current catalog year is here.

Information Technology

The Information Technology program focuses on programming, databases, networking, human-computer interaction, web systems, and cybersecurity to meet the technology requirements of business, government, health care, education, and other organizations. Students in this program acquire a combination of fundamental knowledge and practical expertise to solve computing technology problems and meet user needs. Program flowcharts are available for the following catalog years: 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25. The four-year plan for the current catalog year is here. The College of Engineering flowchart for the current catalog year is here.

Computer Science Minor

The department offers a minor in Computer Science. Information about the minor can be found in the undergraduate catalog. 

Information Technology Minor

The department offers a minor in Information Technology. Information about the minor can be found in the undergraduate catalog.