Exhibit proficiency in the application of computer software, hardware, related technologies, procedures, and theories to problem solving. Show evidence of having achieved WSSU Educational Goals. The Computer Science major leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. This program gives the student a broad knowledge of computer science and the freedom to pursue areas of specific interest. Core courses provide foundations in programming and computer languages, the structure of data, computer architecture and the theory of computation and programming languages.
Advanced courses provide depth and breadth in computer science.
The option electives taken during the junior and senior years allow exploration of a second discipline or specific areas of computer science, such as data communications, artificial intelligence, database systems, graphics, simulation and modeling, or computing theory. In addition to formal classroom instruction, students are encouraged to participate in cooperative education or internship assignments as early as the end of their sophomore year. Experiential learning offers students the opportunity to prepare for a career in computer science by allowing students to earn academic credit for work experience gained. Cooperative education requires a 2.5 cumulative GPA and 2-3 alternating work tours. A maximum of 6 hours of cooperative education credit may be used to satisfy degree requirements as option electives.