Requirements for a Major in Computer Science
Thirty-one to 43 semester hours in computer science including the following:
- Computer Science 1430, 1340, 2334, 3331, 3334, 3335, 3336, 3439, and 3342.
- All courses from an approved option as listed below:
- Business Concentration
- Computer Science 4335, 4337.
- Required from other departments
- Accounting 2303 and 2304.
- Economics 1305 or 2306.
- At least one course from Accounting 3308, Economics 3305, Management
3305, Marketing 3305, or Finance 3310.
- Computer Science Concentration
- Computer Science 4335 or 4344.
- Computer Science 4337.
- Nine semester hours of "3000" or "4000" level computer science electives. (See note.)
- Science Concentration
- Three semester hours of "3000" or "4000" level computer science electives. (See note.)
- Twelve semester hours of natural science in addition to the general B.A. requirements.
- Minor Field Concentration
- Three semester hours of "3000" or "4000" level computer science electives. (See note.)
- The requirements of any minor conferred by the College of Arts and Sciences other than the computer science minor.
- A grade of "C" or better in all but one of the computer science courses used for the major.
Required courses in other fields:
- English 3300.
- Mathematics 1310, 1321, and 3381.
Note: the following courses are not acceptable to the major in computer science
or as degree electives without written permission from the Computer Science
Department Chair. Computer Science 4103, 4104, 4105, 4320; Information Systems
1305, 2310, 3315, 3320, 4340, 4335.
Requirements for a Minor in Computer Science
Eighteen semester hours in computer science and three semester hours in
mathematics including the following:
- Computer Science 1430, 1340, 2334, and 3334.
- Six semester hours of "3000" or "4000" level computer science
electives.
- A grade of "C" or better in computer science courses used for the
minor.
- Mathematics 1310.
In addition to a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in computer science, the
Department of Computer Science offers a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
(B.S.C.S.) degree accredited by the Computer Science Accreditation Board
(CSAB). The requirements for the B.S.C.S. are presented in the School of
Engineering and Computer Science section of the Undergraduate Catalog.
The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in computer science provides a
traditional liberal arts education with a solid set of core courses in computer
science. These courses provide the foundation necessary for advancement in
computer science. During the sophomore year, a student selects one of several
areas of concentration. Students may choose a concentration program from
business, science, computer science, or any approved minor in another
discipline.
An important characteristic of the Baylor computer science program is the
integration of software, hardware, theory, and design methodology throughout
the curriculum. A highly personalized education is provided by faculty who are
dedicated to undergraduate education with small classes and state-or-the-art
laboratories. The programs are broadly based to prepare computer science
graduates for the increasingly complex and ever-changing field of computer
science.