Baylor University
Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Degree

This is NOT an official representation of the degree requirements. The official degree requirements are found in the catalog.

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree program is accredited by the Computer Science Accreditation Commission, Inc. (CSAB).

Requirements for a Major in Computer Science
Forty-three semester hours including the following:

  1. Computer Science 1430, 1340, 2334, 3330, 3331, 3334, 3335, 3336, 3439, 3342, and 4337.

  2. Computer Science 3324 or 3333.

  3. Computer Science 4335 or 4344.

  4. Three semester hours of "3000" or "4000" level computer science electives. (See note)

  5. A grade of "C" or better in all but one of the computer science courses counting toward the major.
Required courses from other departments:

  1. Mathematics 1310, 1321, 1322, and 3381.

  2. One course from Mathematics 2311, 2321, 3312, 3325, 3370, 4344, 4375.

  3. One group from the following natural or physical sciences:


  4. Six to 8 additional hours of sciences from the courses above or from courses which have one or more of the above courses as prerequisites.


Note: the following courses are not applicable 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.

The department of Computer Science offers a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (B.S.C.S.) degree and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a major in Computer Science. The requirements for the BA with a major in Computer Science are presented in the College of Arts and Science section of the catalog. A Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) with certification in computer science is offered. See the School of Education section of this catalog for the B.S.Ed. degree requirements.

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree is designed for students who wish to pursue an education with a greater concentration in upper-level computer science topics and a solid foundation in mathematics and the sciences. The B.S.C.S. program follows Computer Science Accreditation Board (CSAB) guidelines and is accredited by the Computer Science Accreditation Commission. Graduates are prepared to pursue careers in research, development, and other computing and computing-related fields. Advanced degrees in computer science are recommended for those pursuing a research career.

The computer science bachelor of arts degree provides a traditional liberal arts education with a solid set of core courses in computer science. These courses provide the foundation that is necessary for advancement in computer science. During the sophomore year a student selects one of several areas of concentration in order to meet specific goals. 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 dedicated to undergraduate education with small class size and modern laboratories. The programs are broadly based to prepare computer science graduates to handle the increasingly complex and ever-changing areas of computer science.

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