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Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements

These are the BA requirements for students entering the CS program on or after the Fall 2004 semester. Before taking Computer Science courses, students must first complete both Engl 100 or 101 AND Math 111 (or the equivalent) with a grade of C or better in each course.

Computer Science Core Courses

Sequence Electives

Students must take 15 hours of electives in a sequence approved by a Computer Science Department academic advisor.

Additional Required Courses

Bachelor of Arts Example Schedule

Before taking Computer Science courses other than CS 105, students must first complete both Engl 100 or 101 AND Math 111 (or the equivalent) with a grade of C or better in each course.

Engl 101, Engl 102, Comm 111, and Math 111 must be completed within the first 48 hours of coursework.

Freshman (Fewer than 30 credit hours earned)

First semester

Second semester

Sophomore (30-59 credit hours earned)

First semester

Second semester

Junior (60-89 credit hours earned)

First semester

Second semester

Senior (90 credit hours earned)

First semester

Second semester

* Choice depends on American Government selection:
If Hist 131 or 132 is taken to fulfill the American Government requirement, this choice needs to be a Social and Behavioral Science course.
If Pol Sci 121 is taken to fulfill the American Government requirement, this choice can be an elective course.

Courses must be chosen carefully to meet all requirements for the major, the college, and the university. Students majoring in computer science are strongly urged to visit an advisor from the computer science department when completing a tentative schedule.

General Education Requirements for BA Degree

Basic Skills

Engl. 100 English Composition or Engl. 101 College English I
Engl. 102 College English II
Comm. 111 Public Speaking

Fine Arts Introductory Course (one of the following)

Art H. 121G Survey of Western Art: Ancient
Art H. 122G Survey of Western Art: Renaissance and Baroque
Art H. 124 Survey of Western Art: Modern
Mus C. 160G The Heritage of Western Music
Mus C. 162G World Music
Dance 140 Art of the Dance
Thea. 143G The Art of the Theatre

English or Foreign Language Literature (one of the following)

Engl. 220G The Literary Heritage: English Masterpieces
Engl. 230G Exploring Literature
Engl. 232G Themes in American Literature
Engl. 210 Business Professional and Technical Writing
Philosophy Introductory Course (Phil. 125Q Introductory Logic is recommended)
Phil. 354 Ethics and Computers
Introductory Course in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Further Studies Course in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Introductory Course in Social and Behavioral Sciences (second area)
(This course necessary only if you choose the history option in Amer. Govt.)

American Government Requirement

Pol. S. 121Q American Politics or
Hist. 131Q Colonial Period to 1865 or Hist. 132Q 1865 to the present

9-12* hours of Science (Include at least one laboratory experience)

Introductory Course
Bio. or Anthr. 101Q Biological Anthropology

Introductory Course
Chemistry or Geology or Physics
Further Study Course or Issues and Perspectives course in sciences or
*Course to make 12 hours if you had fewer than 2 lab sciences in high school

9 Hours Math
Math 111 College Algebra
Math 144 Business Calculus
Statistics 370Q Elementary Statistics

15 Hours Foreign Language
35 Hours CS Core Courses
15 Hours Sequence Elective Courses chosen in consultation with your advisor
Elective hours to make 124 total