Computer Science (BS)

• Program Prerequisite: Completion or equivalent of a Weber State AAS degree in Computer Science and acceptance into the baccalaureate degree program.
• Minor: Required for the Customized Option.
• Grade Requirements: A grade of “C” or better must be earned in all required CS courses (a grade of “C-” is not acceptable). A grade of “C-” or better must be earned in all required support courses. In addition, an overall GPA of 2.70 or higher must be attained for all required courses.
• Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 126 credit hours is required for graduation. The actual number of credit hours required for graduation with the customized option varies.
• Program Code: 8023BS, 8022BS(Customized Post-Bac)
• CIPC: 110701, Customized(110101)​

Advisement

It is strongly suggested that Computer Science students see an advisor on a regular basis. Call the department administrative specialist at 801-626-7929 for an appointment with the advisor.  (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.)

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Admission Requirements into the Bachelor Program

1. Complete an AAS degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
2. Formally declare and be accepted to baccalaureate status through the Department of Computer Science. Specific requirements and details may be obtained from a department advisor.

General Education

Refer to Degree Requirements . The MATH 1040 , or MATH 1120 , or MATH 3410  course required for the Computer Science AAS degree, which is a pre-requisite to the BS major, also satisfies the WSU core general education Quantitative Literacy requirement. Computer Science majors must complete COMM 2110  as part of the Humanities general education requirement. It is recommended that Computer Science majors take CS 1010  for one of the CA general education requirements.

Students who pass the Computer Science Advanced Placement A exam with a score of 3 receive 4 hours of credit for CS 1022  (4). Students who pass the Computer Science Advanced Placement A exam with a score of 4 or 5 receive a total of 8 hours of credit consisting of CS Elective credit (4) plus specific credit for either CS 1400  (4) or CS 1023  (4). Students who pass the Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles exam with a score of 3, 4, or 5 receive 4 hours of credit for CS 1030  (4).

Program Learning Outcomes

• An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the program’s student outcomes and to the discipline
• An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution
• An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs
• An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal
• An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
• An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society
• Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development
• An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
• An ability to apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices.
• An ability to apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity.