Computer Scientists are problem solvers.
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿, our goal is to prepare you for a future in the professional workforce, entrepreneurship, and research. We use a strong foundation of mathematics, science, logic, programming skills, and theory to solve society's problems with computer-based software. You'll work on projects that investigate real world problem solving. Students thrive in a strong conceptual and practical curriculum with hands-on laboratory experiences.
When you graduate, you'll be ready to enter the world of professional software development and other in-demand computer science jobs, including network and database administration and information security analysis.
Our graduates frequently go on to graduate study or certification in computer science or related fields:
- Applications Architect
- Applications Development Engineer
- Information Systems Security Analyst
- Software Engineer
- Network Architect
- Data Warehouse Analyst
- Data Architect
- UX Designer
- Researcher
- Database Manager
- Software Manager
- Software Quality Assurance
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Cloud Architect
- Machine Learning
- Artificial Intelligence
- ADP
- IBM
- Dominion Enterprises
- MITRE
- Naval Surface Warfare Center
- Anthem
- RedHat
- Amazon
- L3Harris
- ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ ITS
- Alion Science
- Frontier
- Applications Architect
- Applications Development Engineer
- Information Systems Security Analyst
- Software Engineer
- Network Architect
- Data Warehouse Analyst
- Data Architect
- UX Designer
- Researcher
- Database Manager
- Software Manager
- Software Quality Assurance
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Cloud Architect
- Machine Learning
- Artificial Intelligence
- ADP
- IBM
- Dominion Enterprises
- MITRE
- Naval Surface Warfare Center
- Anthem
- RedHat
- Amazon
- L3Harris
- ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ ITS
- Alion Science
- Frontier
Graduates of the BSCS program will hold careers in software development, computer science, and related professions and graduate programs. Their grounding in the fundamentals of computer science will provide them a basis from which they can respond to new technical challenges and to changes in the workplace. They will demonstrate the communication and teamwork skills that satisfy the needs of current and future employers. They will exhibit the professionalism and ethical integrity to make meaningful contributions to society.
Students graduating from this program should be able to:
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Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
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Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
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Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
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Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
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Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline.
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Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
| 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | |
| BSCS Degrees Conferred | 97 | 96 | 115 | 108 | 113 | 116 |
| Majors (declared & intended) (Fall) | 763 | 796 | 857 | 830 | 824 | 828 |
| Student Credit Hours | 7175 | 7540 | 7858 | 7448 | 6604 | 6720 |
- Nearly 25% of CS majors are distance learners.
Graduates of the BSCS program will hold careers in software development, computer science, and related professions and graduate programs. Their grounding in the fundamentals of computer science will provide them a basis from which they can respond to new technical challenges and to changes in the workplace. They will demonstrate the communication and teamwork skills that satisfy the needs of current and future employers. They will exhibit the professionalism and ethical integrity to make meaningful contributions to society.
Students graduating from this program should be able to:
-
Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
-
Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
-
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
-
Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
-
Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline.
-
Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
| 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | |
| BSCS Degrees Conferred | 97 | 96 | 115 | 108 | 113 | 116 |
| Majors (declared & intended) (Fall) | 763 | 796 | 857 | 830 | 824 | 828 |
| Student Credit Hours | 7175 | 7540 | 7858 | 7448 | 6604 | 6720 |
- Nearly 25% of CS majors are distance learners.
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