Dec 12, 2024  
2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog

Computer Science, BS


Students majoring in computer science will graduate from an industry-accredited program equipped for a variety of careers, including software development, database design, data analytics and cyber security.

University Core Curriculum Requirements


A. Communication


B. Mathematics


Three hours from:


C. Life and Physical Sciences


D. Language, Philosophy and Culture


E. Creative Arts


F. American History


G. Government/Political Science


H. Social and Behavioral Sciences


I. Component Area Option


Foundation of Knowledge


Computer Science Major


A student must have a grade of C or higher in all courses that are prerequisite to a computer science course before enrolling in that course.

General Electives


The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree.  

Preparatory Coures


The following courses are preparatory or prerequisite courses that, if taken, will be used to complete the general electives.  Courses included in this area may be in excess of the hours required for the degree.  This may affect elegibility for the Texas Tuition Rebate Opportunity.

 

Students able to enter into Calculus I (MATH 2313/2113) upon admission will replace the courses listed below with four credits from other MATH/CSCI/ENGR/STAT designated courses.  

Total hours: 120


Grade Requirements


  • A grade of at least C in each first-year English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
  • A C average in work completed in the major field
  • A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

In-Residence Requirement


Undergraduate Degree Programs

Undergraduate degrees require at least 25% semester credit hours completed in-residence.

Undergraduate degrees with 120 hours total degree program hours require a minimum of 30 advanced (upper level) in-residence semester credit hours. The in-residence hour requirement will be fulfilled as part of the individual discipline major, which includes as least 12 advanced in-residence semester credit hours. Minor requirements also may contribute to the total in-residence hours as at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours are required. The balance of in-resident hours will be fulfilled through additional advanced semester credit hours and may include further major and minor coursework.

Undergraduate degrees with more than 120 total degree program hour requirements will ensure semester credit hours for the specific discipline include at least 25% of total semester credit hours in-residence.

View HOP policy 02-214.

Texas Success Initiative Program


All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See the TSI information  catalog page.

Degree Map


The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.

Freshman Year


Sophomore Year


Fall


Spring


Junior Year


Fall


Spring


Senior Year


Fall


Spring