Aug 15, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog - SCCC & Day Students 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog - SCCC & Day Students

Computer Science Major - Computer Information Systems Concentration


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Mission

 

The BS in Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science.

Student Learning Outcomes

Within five years of graduation, alumni of the B.S. program in Computer science should be:

  • Conducting successful career in computer science disciplines and/or pursuing graduate study in computer science.
  • Demonstrating life-long learning skills and adapting to emerging markets and technologies.
  • Embracing high personal and professional standards of conduct, citizenship, and service.
  • Student Outcomes (SOs) for B.S. in Computer Science

Graduates of the program will have an ability to:

  • Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
  • Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  • Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  • Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
  • Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

Major Academic Map

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Freshman Year


Freshman Fall


Freshman Spring


Sophomore Year


Sophomore Fall


Sophomore Spring


Junior Year


Junior Fall


Junior Spring


Senior Year


Senior Fall


Senior Spring


  • Credit Hours: 3
  • Approved Computer Science Elective CSCI Credit Hours: 3
  • Approved Computer Science Elective CSCI Credit Hours: 3
  • Approved Computer Science Elective CSCI Credit Hours: 3
  • General Elective Credit Hours: 3
  • 2nd Year Advanced ROTC

Note:


ROTC Course Requirements:


ROTC course requirements apply to members of the SCCC only:

  • Cadets contracted or pursuing a contract should take 8 semesters of ROTC.
  • Cadets not contracted or pursuing a contract should take 4 semesters of ROTC Basic and 4 semesters of ROTC fulfilment courses. Available ROTC fulfillment courses are published online annually by the department of Leadership Studies.
  • ROTC courses typically carry 1 to 3 hours of credit, depending on the level. ROTC fulfillment courses typically carry 3 hours of credit. See the course descriptions for specific information.

Required for Graduation


Required Hours for graduation are 123 plus the successful completion of all required LDRS, ROTC, & RPED degree requirements.

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