BS Computer Science - TUG

Gardner-Webb University's BS Computer Science Program will provide you with a high-quality liberal arts education in the art and science of computing; to ensure that the students have a solid foundation in the core concepts, equip them with problem solving and decision-making skills, and prepare them for lifelong learning in the discipline; and to prepare the graduates to make significant contributions for God and humanity by teaching them how to create and implement the latest computing technologies for the betterment of society.

In addition to the University’s required general education and prerequisites, the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science requires 36 additional credit hours, including 30 hours of specific coursework and six additional credit hours. A mathematics minor is recommended to supplement the major. 

This degree plan is an example of student progression through the program. Academic departments reserve the right to alter the term in which a course is offered.

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Freshman Year: Fall Semester (14 hours)

 UNIV 111  University Life
 ENGL 101  Composition I 
 Gen Ed Course  3  See General Education Requirements
 Gen Ed Course  3  See General Education Requirements
 Gen Ed Course  3  See General Education Requirements
 DIMS 111  0  Dimensions (1 of 4)

 

Freshman Year: Spring Semester (16 hours)

 ENGL 102  Composition II
 MATH 151 4
 Calculus 1
 Gen Ed Course 3
 See General Education Requirements
 Gen Ed Course 3  See General Education Requirements
 Gen Ed Course 3  See General Education Requirements
 DIMS 112 0  Dimensions (2 of 4)

 

Sophomore Year: Fall Semester (15 hours)

Gen Ed Course (WI2)  3  See Writing Intensive Graduation Requirement
 CSCI 201  3  Programming Languages 1
 Gen Ed Course  3  SeeGeneral Education Requirements
 Gen Ed Course 3
 SeeGeneral Education Requirements
Gen Ed Course 3 SeeGeneral Education Requirements
DIMS 113 0 Dimensions (3 of 4)

 

Sophomore Year: Spring Semester (15 hours)

 CSCI 202 3
 Programming Languages 2
 MATH 311 3
 Discrete Mathematics
 MISY 433 3
 Database Management
 Gen Ed Course 3
 SeeGeneral Education Requirements
 Elective/Minor Course 3  Elective or Minor Course
DIMS 114
0 Dimensions (4 of 4)

 

 

Junior Year: Fall Semester (16 hours)

 CSCI major course 3
 (rotates on 2 year cycle)
 CSCI major course 3
 
 PHYS 203 4
 General Physics 1
Gen Ed Course 3  SeeGeneral Education Requirements
Elective/Minor Course 3 Elective or Minor Course

 

Junior Year: Spring Semester (15 hours)

 CSCI major course 3
 (rotates on 2 year cycle)
 CSCI major course 3  
Gen Ed Course 3 SeeGeneral Education Requirements
Gen Ed Course 3 SeeGeneral Education Requirements
Elective/Minor Course 3 Elective or Minor Course

 

Senior Year: Fall Semester (15 hours)

 CSCI major course 3
 (rotates on 2 year cycle)
CSCI major course 3
 
CSCI 471 3
 Software Engineering
Gen Ed Course 3 SeeGeneral Education Requirements
Elective/Minor Course 3 Elective or Minor Course
     

Senior Year: Spring Semester (14 hours)

 CSCI major course 3
 (rotates on 2 year cycle)
 CSCI major course 3  
CSCI 481 1 Capstone Project in CS 
Elective/Minor Course
3 Elective or Minor Course
Elective/Minor Course 3 Elective or Minor Course
 PHED 100 1
 PHED 141-165. See Physical Activity Requirement

 

As a student in this program, you'll have opportunities to:

  • Work two semesters under individualized supervision of a faculty member.
  • Receive credit hours for a CS internship.
  • Be well-prepared for further study in computer science, data science, or other computational fields.