BS in Computer Science

• Program Description
• Degree Requirements
• Required Courses
• Student Learning Outcomes
• Course Descriptions

Program Description

Students in this major are focused on making the computer system perform at its highest level. They will become proficient in programming and in understanding the best uses of the machine. These individuals will become the IT professionals who keep the infrastructure running. They will be qualified to create new systems, as well as having the skills to maintain and update older systems.

 Graduates from this program will be versatile professionals who can solve problems that would jeopardize an organization; they will form the backbone of the internal IT staff.

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Degree Requirements

• 36 required credit hours
• 27 general education credit hours
• 65 elective credit hours

At least 18 of the required 36 computer science credit hours must be taken at Webster University. All upper-level courses must be taken at Webster University.

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Required Courses

Students will choose two of the following courses:

Students are required to take one pair of the following courses:

        or

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Program Learning Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to solve problems related to the program content.
• Students will demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and principles of computer information systems.
• Students will be able to analyze, design and implement a computer application using techniques and models from the computer science program.
• Students will be able to document a computer system including both user documentation and technical documentation.
• Students will be able to make a formal presentation of a computer project including  logical and physical modeling.

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