Bachelor of Science in Computer Science- Software Engineering Concentration

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) program with a concentration in Software Engineering is a 183-credit program offered online. The program consists of 51 credit hours of general education, 88 credit hours devoted to the computer science core, an 44 credit hours for the software engineering concentration.

This degree 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. This program has a General Track and three concentrations: Cybersecurity Engineering, Software Engineering, and Data Science.

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.

Mission Statement

Through innovative industry-current curricula and technology-enabled student-centered teaching, the College of Computer Science, Engineering and Technology empowers students to become motivated, creative, ethical, and skillful professionals who can resolve challenges in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, and Information Technology in order to meet the needs of the digital economy.

Program Accreditation and Alignments

Outcomes for this program align with the educational standards of ABET.

 

Outcomes

BSCS Program Learning Outcomes:

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

Concentration Learning Outcomes:

Software Engineering:

1. Acquire knowledge of new models, methods, technologies, professional standards, and the context-specific best practices of software engineering as they emerge.
2. Choose and apply appropriate theories, models, techniques, processes and tools that provide a basis for problem identification, software requirement analysis, software design, software implementation and testing, as well as software development project management.

Degree Requirements

Courses: General Education

COMS105	Interpersonal Communications	4.5
	or
COMS203	Speech Communications	4.5
ENGL104	Introductory Written Communication	4.5
ENGL105	Professional Written Communications	4.5
HIST101	Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century	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
MATH211	Applications of Discrete Mathematics for Computer Systems and IT	4
	or
MATH212	Fundamentals of Discrete Mathematics	4
MATH311	Data Driven Statistics for Computer Systems and IT	4
	or
MATH312	Principles of Probability and Statistics	4
	Total Credit Hours:	88

Courses- Concentration

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
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

CS349	Software Engineering	4
CS367	Streaming Data Analytics	4
CS378	NoSQL Databases	4
CS379	Machine Learning	4
CS473	Data Mining	4
CS479	Data Visualization	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

 

Locations

• Virtual Campus

Area of Study

• Engineering & Computer Science

Degree Level

• Bachelor