Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

The CS degree is designed to provide students with CS courses so that students learn basic CS concepts and principles. Direct practice will be coupled with the CS coursework. This includes the study of computer programming, databases, network, and operating systems. The principles, concepts, and skills necessary for a successful CS career are provided. Students will have opportunities finding employment in the world of computer science, business, computer security, government, information technology or even positions of greater responsibility.

Admission Requirement

  • Senior High School Diploma or its equivalent

  • All previous attended college transcripts if applicable

Graduation Requirements

    1. Completion of 120 credits (with at least 80 credit hours at KU)

    2. Minimum total GPA of 2.0

Program Objectives

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science equips the students with a comprehensive understanding of the theory and practice of computing. It provides enriching experiences in theoretically grounded problem solving based on an analysis-design-implementation paradigm. This major prepares students to design and develop software systems and computing solutions within a team environment. Students are trained to embark upon successful careers through which they can reach out to the world while serving in secular or faith-based organizations.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the degree program, students will be able to:

  1. Define the computer science theories and software programs to integrate computing-based systems.

  2. Demonstrate the ability to analyze, model, and solve a complex computing problem.

  3. Evaluate professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on biblical, legal and ethical principles.

 

 

Curriculum Requirements (120 credits, 4 years)

General Education: 51 Credit Hours

English and Communication(EC)

 

                EC 110 College English I (Grammar)

                EC 120 College English II (Composition)

                EC 210 Oral Communication

                EC 220 Intercultural Communication

                GE 240 Research and Writing

 

Humanities/ Social Sciences (HS)

 

                 HS 110 Introduction to Philosophy

                 HS 120 Introduction to Sociology

                 HS 130 Introduction to Psychology

                 HS 210 Introduction to Ethics

                 HS 220 Introduction to Humanities

 

Technologies and Sciences (TS)

 

                TS 110 College Algebra

                TS 120 Introduction to Business

               TS 130 Introduction to Economics

               TS 220 Health and Nutrition Science

 

Theology

 

               PM 310 Introduction to Bible

               PM 410 Christian Apologetics

               PT 490  Capstone

              Mathematics: 9 Credit Hours

              MA 150 Calculus

              MA 200 Discrete Mathematics

              MA 290 Linear Algebra

 

Required: 45 Credit Hours

 

              CS 100 Introduction to Computer Science

              CS 110 Data Structures and Algorithms

              CS 200 Introduction to Programming

              CS 210 C Programming

              CS 240 Assembly Language Programming

              CS 245 Programming Languages

              CS 250 Computer Security

              CS 300 Database

              CS 320 Operating System

              CS 330 Programming and Design

             CS 350 Networks

             CS 400 Software Engineering

             CS 420 Computer Communications

             CS 440 Computer Hardware Maintenance

             CS 450 Software Engineering Project

 

Electives: 15 Credit Hours

 

              CS 130 Introduction to Information System

             CS 220 Introduction to Web Design

             CS 270 Cybersecurity

             CS 370 Python Programming

             CS 371 Java Programming

             CS 372 NET Programming

             CS 376 Introduction to Applied Cryptography

             CS 421 Systems Design

             CS 430 Windows Programming

             CS 470 Topics in Computer Science

             CS 490 Digital Forensics

 

TOTAL UNITS…………………………………………… 120

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