Nov 04, 2025

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Recommended Program Sequence for a B.S./M.S. In Computer Science/Software Development

Important Note: Updated requirements for students entering the program after that time will be reflected in future catalogs.

Freshman Year

Fall: 16 cr

CMPT120L - Introduction to Programming 4 Credit(s)
MATH130L - Introductory Statistics I 3 Credit(s)
ENG120L - Writing for College 3 Credit(s)
PHIL101L - Philosophical Perspectives 3 Credit(s)

Spring: 16 cr

CMPT220L - Software Development I 4 Credit(s)
CMPT230L - Software Systems and Analysis 4 Credit(s)
MATH205L - Discrete Mathematics 4 Credit(s)
FYS101L - First Year Seminar 4 Credit(s)

Sophomore Year

Fall: 15 cr

CMPT306L - Data Communications and Networks 4 Credit(s)
CMPT221L - Software Development II 4 Credit(s)
CMPT308N - Database Management 4 Credit(s)
Core Fine Arts 3 Credit(s)

Spring: 15 cr

MATH241L - Calculus I 4 Credit(s)
CMPT307N - Internetworking 4 Credit(s)
CMPT330L - System Design 4 Credit(s)
Core History 3 Credit(s)

Junior Year

Fall: 14 cr

CMPT422N - Computer Organization and Architecture 4 Credit(s)
CMPT305L - Technology, Ethics, and Society 3 Credit(s)
Concentration Elective 4 Credit(s)
Core Literature 3 Credit(s)

Spring: 16 cr

CMPT435L - Algorithm Analysis and Design 3 Credit(s)
Concentration Elective 4 Credit(s)
Concentration Elective 3 Credit(s)
Core Social Science 3 Credit(s)
Core Science 3 Credit(s)

Senior Year

NOTE: Students selected for Five-Year Program at this point.

Fall: 14 cr

MSCS 510 - Software Design and Development 4 Credit(s)
Concentration Elective 4 Credit(s)
Core Pathway 6 Credit(s)

Spring: 14 cr

MSCS 542 - Database Management Systems 4 Credit(s)
Core Pathway 6 Credit(s)
Track I 4 Credit(s)

Fifth Year

Fall: 12 cr

MSCS 630 - Security Protocols 4 Credit(s)
MSCS Grad Elective 4 Credit(s)
Track 2 course 4 Credit(s)

Spring: 12 cr

MSCS 710 - Project 4 Credit(s)
MSCS Grad Elective 4 Credit(s)
MSCS Grad Elective 4 Credit(s)