The Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science provides an introduction to the discipline and an opportunity to integrate Computer Science (CS) with another field. In contrast to the B.S. program, the B.A. requires fewer credits in CS, permitting a student to complete a second major, minor, or courses in another discipline such as Mathematics, Management, and Physics; thus it satisfies the needs of students with a combination of interests.

Integrative Studies Requirements

Minimum 40 credits

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Major Requirements (50 credits)
Core Requirements:
ISCS-140	Programming Foundations I	4
ISCS-150	Website Design & Construction	4
or INCS-160	Microcomputer Systems
CS-185	Programming Foundations II	4
CS-265	Computer Architecture	4
CS-280	Data Structures & Algorithms	4
CS-315	OS Administration	4
or CS-475	Operating Sytems Design
CS-355	Computer Networks	4
CS-360	Database Systems	4
CS-293	Supervised Field Experience	2
or CS-493	Adv Supervised Field Experienc
MATH-135	Discrete Mathematics for CS	4
MATH-141	Introductory Statistics 1
Select one of the following:		4
ISCS-210	Python Programming
CS-225	C++ Programming
CS-290	Special Topics 2
Upper-Level Requirements
Select two of the following:		8
CS-345	Principles Program Languages
CS-375	Software Engineering
CS-395	Mobile Device App Programming
CS-420	E-Commerce Development
CS-455	Crypt & Network Security
CS-490	Advanced Special Topics
CS-495	AI & Robotics
CS-498	Independent Study 2
IICS-350	Cybercrime
IIPHYS-342	Data Analysis for Scientists
Total Credits		50

¹

Recommended, but not required.

²

With department approval.

It is strongly recommended for students to consider participating in either CS-297 Internship or CS-497 Advanced Internship.

Electives

Select courses to reach a total of 120 credits for the degree. 

Degree Requirements

120 credits
40 credits at the upper-level

Upon completion of the Computer Science B.A. degree, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate software development skills in at least one computer programming language through the commonly accepted level of data structures.
• Demonstrate understanding of fundamental data structures and algorithms.
• Demonstrate an introductory understanding of computer architecture and/or operating systems other than Microsoft Windows (currently Linux, Unix or iSeries).
• Demonstrate understanding in fundamental mathematical concepts in order to be competent computer scientists
• Demonstrate technical skills in completing mathematical processes.
• Demonstrate software development skills in at least one other computer programming language not taught in item 1 above.