Computer and Information Science

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Future Students

Future Undergraduate Students

Degree Programs

The Department offers three undergraduate degrees: a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (ABET/CAC-accredited) through the School of Engineering, a Bachelor of Science in Data Science through the School of Engineering, and a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science through the College of Liberal Arts.

Emphases

The Department offers two optional emphases (BSCS program only):

  • Computer Security
  • Data Science

Undergraduates may choose only ONE emphasis. To fulfill an emphasis, students must complete 15 hours of CSci 300+ electives.

Computer Science Minor

In addition to the two degree programs, the Department has also defined a minor in computer science that is available to BA students with any major (except computer science) and to students in some other degree programs with optional or required minors. This minor consists of CSci 111, CSci 112, CSci 211, CSci 223, and six additional hours of computer science courses at the 200-level or above.

An optional minor in computer science is available to the civil, chemical, electrical, geological, and mechanical engineering students, except to students in the computer engineering emphasis within the BSEE program.

Future Graduate Students

The Department offers two graduate degrees through the School of Engineering and the Graduate School.

FNC Founders Graduate Fellowship

FNC Founders Graduate Fellowships are for the recruitment of outstanding Ph.D. students to graduate programs in the Computer and Information Science Department. Each fellowship provides a four-year award package to the student. See the FNC Founders Graduate Fellowship page for more details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Visit our FAQ page to view a list of answers for some of the frequently asked questions from future students.