Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Data Science Concentration
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) with a concentration in Data Science is a 183-credit hour program that is offered online. The program consists of 51 general education credits, 88 credit hours in the computer science core, and 44 credit hours in the data science concentration.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career centered on building computer software solutions through programming with algorithmic techniques. Students will explore a broad range of theoretical and practical knowledge, methods, processes, techniques and skills to effectively design and develop the computer software according to domain-specific requirements.
The curriculum of BSCS offers broad and detailed knowledge on how a computer’s software works, and how to design and develop different levels and types of computer software. This is different from the curriculum of the Computer Engineering program which is focused on how to design and develop computer hardware. It is also different from the curriculum of the Information Technology program, which is focused on how to apply both computer hardware and software to design, develop and support high level end-user-oriented business systems, services or applications.
This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.
Degree Requirements
Courses: General Education
COMS105 | Interpersonal Communications | 4.5 |
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COMS203 | Speech Communications | 4.5 |
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ENGL104 | Introductory Written Communication | 4.5 |
ENGL105 | Professional Written Communications | 4.5 |
HIST120 | Intro to American History: 1950 to the Present | 4.5 |
MATH111 | College Algebra for Technical Programs | 4.5 |
PHIL101 | Introduction to Ethics | 4.5 |
PSYC102 | Introductory Psychology | 4.5 |
SCI101 | Introduction to the Sciences | 4.5 |
SCI103 | Science and Technology- Laboratory Course | 1.5 |
SCI201 | Environmental Science and Sustainability | 4.5 |
SOCL102 | Introductory Sociology | 4.5 |
UNIV104 | Academic and Career Success | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 51 |
Courses: Core
CS101 | Problem Solving in Computer Science | 4 |
CS118 | Principles of Programming Languages | 4 |
CS119 | Introduction of Programming | 4 |
CS141 | Fundamentals of Computer Organization and Architecture | 4 |
CS219 | Python Programming | 4 |
CS221 | SQL Programming | 4 |
CS226 | Java Programming | 4 |
CS228 | C++ Programming | 4 |
CS233 | Fundamentals of Data Structures | 4 |
CS253 | Introduction to Database Systems | 4 |
CS267 | Computer Algorithms | 4 |
CS311 | Mobile Programming | 4 |
CS337 | Introduction to Parallel Computing | 4 |
CS341 | Principles of Operating Systems | 4 |
CS349 | Software Engineering | 4 |
CS356 | Foundations of Big Data Analytics | 4 |
CS491 | Computer Science Team Project I | 4 |
CS492 | Computer Science Team Project II | 4 |
CSS150 | Introduction to Computer Security | 4 |
IT204 | Fundamentals of Networking | 4 |
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MATH211 | Applications of Discrete Mathematics for Computer Systems and IT | 4 |
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MATH212 | Fundamentals of Discrete Mathematics | 4 |
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MATH311 | Data Driven Statistics for Computer Systems and IT | 4 |
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MATH312 | Principles of Probability and Statistics | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 88 |
Courses- Concentration
CS367 | Streaming Data Analytics | 4 |
CS397 | Data Warehousing | 4 |
CS378 | NoSQL Databases | 4 |
CS379 | Machine Learning | 4 |
CS473 | Data Mining | 4 |
CS479 | Data Visualization | 4 |
BSCSELE | Select 20 Credits from the list of courses shown below | 20 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 44 |
note that all courses are not offered at all campuses. Consult with your academic advisor.
Courses - Elective Choices
CS227 | Linux Programming | 4 |
CS361 | Principles of User Interface Design | 4 |
CS368 | Fundamentals of Software Requirements | 4 |
CS374 | Fundamentals of Software Design | 4 |
CS468 | Software Service Construction | 4 |
CS469 | Software Quality Assurance | 4 |
CSS200 | Principles of Network Security | 4 |
CSS250 | Security Risk Management | 4 |
CSS280 | Ethical Hacking | 4 |
CSS321 | Software Assurance | 4 |
EM200 | Introduction to Website Development | 4 |
IT304 | Computer Networks and Communications | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 183
Area of Study
- Engineering & Computer Science