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Degree Programs

Undergraduate Computing Related Programs

Why study Computing here? The department offers undergraduate degree programs as noted below. They all start with similar set of common courses: through 2024 with 1250 and 2250 in C++ and update with 1250/2250 in Python, so students can delay the major decision or switch majors easily. Students in any major can also group their elective courses into a certificate.

Review the common questions from our entering students along with collected answers.

Prior Learning Assessment

If you have non-academic-credit skills, competency and experience related to computing or cybersecurity, you can turn them into credits on the way toward completing one of our programs. We now participate in Prior Learning Assessmen/Credit by Departmental Assessment. Contact the department chair for more information.

Programs

All programs can be completed part-time or full-time. Some programs offer completion completely online - look for programs with online. All programs offer completion in the evening (starting 4pm) with a combination of evening and online classes, look for programs with evening.

NOTE: We are in the transition period between C++ and Python in the initial courses. The change will affect all programs. Updated programs are already available in the Bulletin and will be posted here by SP25. If you are a new student in FS24, you must follow the new programs, otherwise it is your choice.

Accelerated BS/MS Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science

Minor
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For questions about the undergraduate programs, current students visit here, and everyone else should review below

Transitioning to Computer Science
Transferring from Another Institution or Discipline
Potential/New/Transfer Student Advising

Archived Programs
BS and MS Dual Degree in Computer Science  not admiting new students starting FS23