In the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program, you\u2019ll learn about algorithms, performance analysis, networks, computer architectures, information systems, and software engineering. You\u2019ll also get professional experience through internships, hands-on projects, and applied learning activities inside and outside the classroom.
\nYou can even tailor your degree to your interests by choosing a concentration in database programming, network security, operating systems, or computational informatics.
\nOur graduates go on to work as software developers, software engineers, game programmers, database specialists, and more.<\/p>\n
Request Info<\/a> Apply<\/a>\u00a0Curriculum & Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n The minor provides the skills necessary to meet an increasing demand for cybersecurity professionals.<\/p>\n Grade Requirements:\u00a0<\/strong>As a computer science student, you are expected to maintain an overall university GPA \u22652.3. Each computer science course must be completed with a minimum grade \u2265C+. All supporting courses required by the department must be completed with a minimum grade \u2265C. Note: The required security course from the BSCS cannot be counted as part of the minor.<\/strong> You must complete all three security courses for the BSCS with the Cyber minor.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The BS differs from the BCS in its requirements for mathematics, natural science, certain computer science courses, and the total number of computer science electives. Review the course catalog for more details and schedule an appointment with an advisor if you need guidance.<\/p>\n"},{"label":"I'm also interested in minoring in cybersecurity\u2014what are the requirements?","copy":" The cybersecurity minor<\/a> strongly complements a BS in computer science, providing the skills needed to meet the increasing demand for cybersecurity professionals.<\/p>\n Grade Requirements:\u00a0<\/strong>As a computer science student, you are expected to maintain an overall university GPA \u22652.3. Each computer science course must be completed with a minimum grade \u2265C+. All supporting courses required by the department must be completed with a minimum grade \u2265C. Note:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A computer science degree allows you to pursue a wide range of in-demand jobs. Example job titles include:<\/p>\n\n
Cybersecurity Minor<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\n Required Courses<\/span><\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n CSCD\u00a0210<\/a><\/td>\n PROGRAMMING PRINCIPLES I<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n CSCD\u00a0240<\/a><\/td>\n C AND UNIX PROGRAMMING<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n CSCD\u00a0260<\/a><\/td>\n ARCHITECTURE AND ORGANIZATION<\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n CSCD\u00a0330<\/a><\/td>\n COMPUTER NETWORKS<\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n EENG\u00a0160<\/a><\/td>\n DIGITAL CIRCUITS<\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Elective Courses\u2013choose two courses from the following<\/span><\/td>\n 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \n COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SECURITY<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \n NETWORK SECURITY<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \n SECURE CODING<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Total Credits<\/td>\n 30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","no_wrapper":false,"component_options_toggle":true,"component_options":{"disable_component":true,"nickname":"Cyber","identifier":"cyberminor","navigable":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"full-image","image":{"ID":9990,"id":9990,"title":"prereqs-all-2022","filename":"prereqs-all-2022.png","filesize":406827,"url":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cstem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/prereqs-all-2022.png","link":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cstem\/csee\/computer-science-bcs\/prereqs-all-2022\/","alt":"","author":"517","description":"","caption":"","name":"prereqs-all-2022","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":1179,"date":"2022-08-27 21:13:53","modified":"2022-08-27 21:24:25","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/png","type":"image","subtype":"png","icon":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cstem\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1728,"height":1919,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cstem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/prereqs-all-2022-150x150.png","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cstem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/prereqs-all-2022-270x300.png","medium-width":270,"medium-height":300,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cstem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/prereqs-all-2022-768x853.png","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":853,"large":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cstem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/prereqs-all-2022-922x1024.png","large-width":922,"large-height":1024,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cstem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/prereqs-all-2022-1383x1536.png","1536x1536-width":1383,"1536x1536-height":1536,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cstem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/prereqs-all-2022.png","2048x2048-width":1728,"2048x2048-height":1919,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cstem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/prereqs-all-2022.png","gform-image-choice-sm-width":270,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":300,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cstem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/prereqs-all-2022.png","gform-image-choice-md-width":360,"gform-image-choice-md-height":400,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cstem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/prereqs-all-2022.png","gform-image-choice-lg-width":540,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":600}},"background_vertical_alignment":"center","background_horizontal_alignment":"center","component_options_toggle":true,"component_options":{"disable_component":true,"nickname":"","identifier":"prereqs","navigable":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion-with-notes","module_background_color":"off-white","accordion_position":"bottom","title":"BS in Computer Science FAQs","notes":"","include_spacing":false,"expanded":false,"sections":[{"label":"How does a BS in Computer Science differ from a BCS? ","copy":" \n\n
\n Required Courses<\/span><\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n CYBR\u00a0101<\/a><\/td>\n CYBERSECURITY FUNDAMENTALS<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n CSCD\u00a0210<\/a><\/td>\n PROGRAMMING PRINCIPLES I<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n CSCD\u00a0240<\/a><\/td>\n C AND UNIX PROGRAMMING<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \n COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SECURITY<\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n CSCD\u00a0330<\/a><\/td>\n COMPUTER NETWORKS<\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \n NETWORK SECURITY<\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \n SECURE CODING<\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Total Credits<\/td>\n <\/td>\n 31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n"},{"label":"What jobs can I get with a BS in Computer Science? ","copy":" \n