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Course Requirements

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Computer Science

This degree program is designed for students who wish to pursue a comprehensive study of computer science that blends theory, abstraction and design in a variety of traditional and current areas. Graduates will be prepared to work for a variety of companies including those that have a scientific, engineering, or mathematical focus. It would also prepare students to pursue graduate studies in Computer Science. The Applied Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Specific Objectives

The CS degree prepares graduates who:

  • Have a comprehensive knowledge of the discipline of computer science;
  • Are able to enter the computing profession, enter graduate study, and/or contribute to the discipline, the profession, and society;
  • Have effective program analysis and design skills;
  • Have effective oral and written communication skills;
  • Can deal effectively with societal and ethical issues associated with computing; and
  • Have an understanding and appreciation of the intellectual depth of future challenges in the theory underlying the field

Career Opportunities

Statistics compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and published in Occupational Outlook Quarterly project major growth in job openings for computer professionals. According to data issued in February 2000, the positions of computer engineer, computer support specialist, system analyst, and database administrator are the four fastest growing occupations in America. Between 1998 and 2008 the demand for computer engineers will increase by 108 percent; the demand for computer support specialist will increase by 102 percent; the demand for systems analysts will increase by 94 percent; and the demand for database administrators will increase by 77 percent. This translates into an additional 1,046,000 new positions in information technology between 1998 and 2008.
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