Graduates of the BA program have stronger backgrounds in computer science than graduates of typical data processing or management information systems programs. AB graduates are employed in systems analysis, data processing, and a variety of other computer related occupations. With a proper choice of electives, BA graduates are prepared to enter advanced degree programs in such areas as business, medicine, law, and the arts. While working toward their degrees, many computer science students participate in cooperative education or internship programs. In doing so, they gain valuable professional experience and often are exposed to equipment and software that may not be available on the campus.
Many students return to the co-op or internship company upon graduation.
The minimum requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree are listed below. The student is limited to counting 40 hours of Computer Science courses towards the degree. At least one of the courses must be CECS 211 or CECS 233. In addition to the courses specified by the area of concentration, a student must satisfy the following basic skills and general education requirements. A Writing Intensive course is required for students who entered college in the Summer 1987 semester or thereafter and for students who are pursuing a second undergraduate degree.