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Nov 22, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Computer Science, BS
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Creatio Center for Technology, Media and Design |
| Academic Award |
Bachelor of Science |
| Credits Required |
122 semester credits |
| Faculty Lead |
Craig Chapman |
| CIP Code |
11.0701 |
Degree Requirements
Graduates of Northwest University with a degree in Computer Science will gain knowledge and experience in computer theory, software design, programming, testing, and algorithm design. In addition, they will be trained in program management, web development, and user interface design. This major will incorporate studies in mathematics, data science and project management. The goal of this program will be to prepare students for a variety of careers focused on the development of complex software applications and systems. Graduates with a degree in Computer Science from Northwest University will be “ready to work”, employable in a diverse set of careers in areas of engineering and software development.
Graduates with a degree in Computer Science are able to:
- Apply the iterative approach of “design thinking” methods to develop solutions to complex problems.
- Identify potential computer applications and associated features and functions of those applications.
- Demonstrate proficiency with software engineering tools and languages.
- Demonstrate understanding of computing algorithms and how they factor into the development of complex systems
- Construct a variety of software programs utilizing common computer languages.
- Apply concepts and methods learned in this major to designing solutions in the context of team-based projects.
- Articulate how your faith informs your work in the field of Computer Science.
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Core Curriculum Requirements: 40
Written and Verbal Communications: 9
Humanities: 3
Credits in this area must be from Writing Practice courses* (see Course Descriptions for applicability)
- 3 additional credits selected from the following 3 credits
Art (ARTE), Bible (BIBL), Drama (DRAM), English (ENGL), History (HIST), Language (LANG), Music (MUSI), or Theology (THEO)
Social Sciences: 6
6 credits in this area must be from Writing Practice courses* (see Course Descriptions for applicability)
- Select a minimum of two disciplines from the following:
Business Administration (BUSM), Communication (except COMM 1213), Economics, Education (EDUC), Exercise Science (EXSC), Geography (GEOG), Information Technology (INTC), Management (BMGT), Marketing (BMKT), Philosophy (PHIL), Political Science (PSCI), Psychology (PSYC), Sociology/Anthropology (SOCI), or User Experience Design (UXDE)
Professional Readiness: 2
Two Core Curriculum elective credits are required to be Career Readiness credits. These credits can be earned by taking a combination of Career Readiness Courses and introductory internship and/or job shadowing experiences.
- This two-credit requirement is waived for students who transfer 57 or more credits to NU
- Students with 44-56 transfer credits are required to take one Career Readiness credit
Core Electives: 5
Any college-level courses
Pre-Major Recommendations: 3
These courses are strongly recommended and may be applied to the Core Curriculum requirements or General Electives
Foundations: 9
Note: each of these courses may count towards the Core Curriculum
Computer and Data Science: 31
Computer Science Electives: 6
Select two courses (total of 6 credits) from the following electives.
General Electives: 18-27
Any college-level courses
Total: 122 Semester Credits
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