Computer Science, B.S.

Program Learning Outcomes

“Expected student learning outcomes specify the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes students are expected to attain in courses or in a program.” Page 69. Resource Manual for the Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), 2018.

1. A student meeting the requirements for a degree in computer science will critically analyze, apply concepts and select appropriate tools and techniques in solving computing problems.
2. A student meeting the requirements for a degree in computer science will develop (i.e. plan, implement and deploy) an Internet-based multi-tier application with multiple databases.
3. A student meeting the requirements for a degree in computer science will demonstrate his interest and expertise in one field of computing application (e.g. games, simulation, medical, movies, etc…)
4. A student meeting the requirements for a degree in computer science  will demonstrate a sound understanding of the basic theories of computer science, with an ability to exercise critical judgment across a range of issues.

Graduation Requirements

Conferral of a Baccalaureate degree in this program of study is determined by successful completion of the Baccalaureate Graduation Requirements outlined here .

NOTE: Students must earn 42 upper level (3000-4000) credit hours in order to graduate. A total of at least 21 of these upper level credit hours must be completed in the selected major.

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Faith, Roots, and Reason (General Education) Requirements - 43 Credit Hours

Computer Science majors must meet the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements  as set out in the Faith, Roots, and Reason (General Education) Program . The Faith, Roots, and Reason (General Education) Mathematics and Science requirements are fulfilled through other courses in this major. Only 37 of the 43 credit hours of Faith, Roots, and Reason (General Education) will still be required for the completion of this program.

Computer Science, B.S. Program - 63 Credit Hours

Additional Required Credit Hours - 20 Credit Hours

A minor from the following list is recommended:

• Business Administration Minor  
• Education Minor  
• Graphic Arts Minor  
• Mathematics Minor  
• Music Minor  
• Psychology Minor  

As an alternative to a minor, students may take general electives to fulfill these additional required credit hours.

Sample Degree Plan

Computer Science, B.S. Degree Plan   

Early Graduate Admission (EGA)

Students seeking Early Graduate Admission (EGA) to PBA’s Master of Computer Science Degree

Applicants should have either Junior or Senior status and are expected to have taken and successfully passed the following prerequisite courses (or equivalents) before entering the program.  Conditional admission may be granted subject to completion of these courses (3 credits per course).

CSC 2203 Programming I

CSC 2303 Programming II

CSC 3003 Programming III

CSC 2403 Algorithm Design and Analysis

CSC 2603 Database Systems

CSC 3103 Computer Organization