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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Effective August 2023, this program is no longer available for future enrollments at the Aurora Campus.

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program is a 183-credit-hour program offered online and at the Colorado Springs campus. The program consists of 51 credit hours of general education, 88 credit hours devoted to the computer science core, and 44 credit hours a student can apply to a concentration or computer science electives.

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, and skills to effectively design and develop computer software according to domain-specific requirements. The curriculum 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 program differs 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.

Degree Requirements

Courses: General Education

COMS105Interpersonal Communications

4.5
or
COMS203Speech Communications

4.5
 
ENGL104Introductory Written Communication

4.5
ENGL105Professional Written Communications

4.5
HIST101Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century

4.5

MATH111College Algebra for Technical Programs

4.5
PHIL101Introduction to Ethics

4.5

PSYC102Introductory Psychology

4.5

SCI101Introduction to the Sciences

4.5

SCI103Science and Technology- Laboratory Course

1.5

SCI201Environmental Science and Sustainability

4.5

SOCL102Introductory Sociology

4.5

UNIV104Academic and Career Success

4.5

Total Credit Hours:51

Courses: Core

CS101Problem Solving in Computer Science

4
CS118Principles of Programming Languages

4
CS119Introduction of Programming

4
CS141Fundamentals of Computer Organization and Architecture

4
CS219Python Programming

4
CS221SQL Programming

4
CS226Java Programming

4
CS228C++ Programming

4
CS233Fundamentals of Data Structures

4
CS253Introduction to Database Systems

4
CS267Computer Algorithms

4
CS311Mobile Programming

4
CS337Introduction to Parallel Computing

4
CS341Principles of Operating Systems

4
CS349Software Engineering

4
CS356Foundations of Big Data Analytics

4
CS491Computer Science Team Project I

4
CS492Computer Science Team Project II

4
CSS150Introduction to Computer Security

4

IT204Fundamentals of Networking

4
 
MATH211Applications of Discrete Mathematics for Computer Systems and IT

4
or
MATH212Fundamentals of Discrete Mathematics

4
 
MATH311Data Driven Statistics for Computer Systems and IT

4
or
MATH312Principles of Probability and Statistics

4
Total Credit Hours:88

Courses- Concentration

BSCSELESelect 44 Credits from the list of courses as shown below

44
Total Credit Hours:44
note that all courses are not offered at all campuses. Consult with your academic advisor.

Courses- Elective Choices

CS227Linux Programming

4
CS349Software Engineering

4
CS361Principles of User Interface Design

4
CS367Streaming Data Analytics

4
CS368Fundamentals of Software Requirements

4
CS374Fundamentals of Software Design

4
CS378NoSQL Databases

4
CS379Machine Learning

4
CS468Software Service Construction

4
CS469Software Quality Assurance

4
CS473Data Mining

4
CS479Data Visualization

4
CSS200Principles of Network Security

4

CSS250Security Risk Management

4

CSS280Ethical Hacking

4

CSS321Software Assurance

4

EM200Introduction to Website Development

4
IT304Computer Networks and Communications

4

Total Credit Hours: 183

 

Locations

  • Colorado Springs
  • Virtual Campus

Area of Study

  • Engineering & Computer Science

Degree Level

  • Bachelor