Why study Computer Science?
Computer Science is an ever-expanding field with endless opportunities. Students get hands-on, learning in systems, programming, security and large scale simulation. From team collaboration to internships, your education will prepare you for an exciting career in the IT industry.
The core of Missouri Western’s Computer Science program is built around several programming languages and algorithm development. Students also study database, networking, computer architecture, operating systems and graphics.
Career Opportunities
The demand for qualified computer science professionals is constantly growing. You can choose from a wide variety of careers, including:
- Software Engineer
- Programmer Analyst
- Network Administrator
- Security Specialist
- Systems Application Architect
- Mobile App Developer
- Database Developer or Administrator
- Simulation, Modeling or Gaming Developer
CIS graduates need a strong understanding of both technology and business practices. Students learn how software design, database administration and network security can build success in the computer-based industries of tomorrow.
Career Opportunities
The demand for qualified CIS experts is constantly growing. You can choose from a wide variety of careers, including:
- Systems Architect
- Applications Developer
- IT Consultant
- Software Engineer
- Programmer Analyst
- Database Developer or Administrator
Our graduates succeed!
The placement rate for graduates in the CSMP Department is approximately 90%.
Computer Science (Bachelor of Science, B.S.)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | ||
| 42-47 | ||
| Core Requirements | ||
| CSC 184 | Computing Concepts I | 3 |
| CSC 245 | Enterprise Systems Computing: COBOL I | 3 |
| or CSC 246 | High-Level Programming Language | |
| CSC 254 | Computing Concepts II | 3 |
| CSC 285 | Data Structures | 3 |
| CSC 289 | Computational Methods for Computer Science | 3 |
| CSC 294 | Networking and Telecommunications | 3 |
| ACT 301 | Applied Database Systems | 3 |
| CSC 305 | Database Architecture and Concepts | 3 |
| CSC 345 | Enterprise Systems Computing: COBOL II | 3 |
| or CSC 346 | Data Exchange Technologies | |
| CSC 406 | Object Oriented Applications and Program Development | 3 |
| CSC 410 | Network Security Technologies | 3 |
| Select one of the following Statistics courses: | 3 | |
| Business Statistics I | ||
| Introductory Statistics | ||
| Introductory Statistics | ||
| Concentration | ||
| Select one of the following concentrations in Computer Science: | 27-30 | |
General Concentration | ||
Computer Information Systems Concentration | ||
General Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| MAT 165 & MAT 166 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I: Differentiation and Calculus with Analytic Geometry I: Integration | 5-6 |
| or MAT 167 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | |
| CSC 208 | Discrete Structures I | 3 |
| CSC 318 | Simulation and Modeling | 3 |
| CSC 328 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
| CSC 384 | Computer Architecture and Assembly Language Programming | 3 |
| CSC 386 | Operating Systems Concepts | 3 |
| CSC 484 | Compiler Theory | 3 |
| Select six credit hours from Computer Science or Mathematics courses numbered 300 or higher | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 29-30 | |
Note: In addition, Computer Science majors must take PHY 110 College Physics I or PHY 210 University Physics I to meet the Natural Sciences portion of their General Studies program.
Computer Information Systems Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| ACT 102 | Introduction to Web Page Development | 3 |
| CSC 200 | Computer Systems and Architectures | 3 |
| or CSC 274 | Introduction to Unix/Linux | |
| CSC 201 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| CSC 400 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| ACT 476 | Applications of Computer Information Sciences Capstone | 3 |
| ACC 201 | Introductory Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 202 | Introductory Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| GBA 220 | Business Communications | 3 |
| Select three credit hours from Computer Science or Application of Computer Technology courses numbered 300 or higher | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 27 | |
Note: In addition, Computer Information Systems majors must take ECO 260 Principles of Macroeconomics or ECO 261 Principles of Microeconomics to meet the Social Sciences portion of their General Studies program.
Graduation Requirements
- Earn a minimum of 120 credit hours, including 60 from a senior college (100 level and higher, maximum of 6 CED credit hours applicable).
- Earn a minimum of 30 credit hours in upper-division courses. Lower-division transfer courses accepted as meeting upper-division departmental course requirements cannot be used to fulfill this requirement.
- Earn 30 of the last 45 credit hours at MWSU in institutional coursework (exclusive of credit by examination).
- Participate in required departmental and campus wide assessments.
- Earn a grade of C or higher in all major coursework.
- Earn an overall GPA of at least 2.0 and a major GPA of at least 2.0.
- Fulfill the Missouri Constitution requirement.
Are you ready to declare this major? Download, sign and submit the form(s) to the Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics Department.