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Dec 17, 2024
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2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED]
Computer Science, B.S.
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Computer Science, B.S. 4-year sequences:
Introduction
Developing computer software consistently tops the best jobs in the U.S. list. The Computer Science program at UW-Stout focuses on computer software and media applications. This program stays current with today’s technologies, devices, and applications. Concentrations in this major focus on specific areas such as games or mobile applications or you can create your own area of focus by adding an interdisciplinary minor or second major.
General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree
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120 credits |
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| General Education |
41 credits |
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| Major Studies |
79 credits |
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Program Requirements
CS, MATH, MSCS and GDD courses require a grade of C or better. Each course is labeled with an *.
Racial and Ethnic Studies (6 credits*)
Three credits must be selected from RES-A.
Global Perspective (6 credits*)
Complete a program of university-approved work or study abroad or 6 credits of global perspective approved courses.
General Education (41 credits)
Communication Skills (9 credits)
Analytic Reasoning and Natural Sciences (10 credits)
MATH-156 is required for all concentrations. PHYS-281 is required for the Game Design and Development concentration.
Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
Courses must be from two or more areas including art history/music & theater appreciation, creative/performing arts, foreign language and culture, history, literature, and philosophy.
Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
Courses must be from two or more areas including anthropology, economics, geography, political science, psychology and sociology.
Cross-disciplinary Issues (3 credits)
Courses must be selected from the list of approved cross-disciplinary issues courses.
Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)
Major Studies (79 credits)
Computer Science (33 credits)
Concentrations (32 credits)
Select one concentration.
Game Design and Development (29 credits)
Selective (3 credits)
Choose three credits from:
- CS-XXX * Any upper level CS course (not listed above) or
- GDD-XXX * Any upper level GDD course (not listed above) or
- MATH-XXX * Any upper level MATH course (158 or higher, not listed above)
Mobile Applications (14 credits)
Practicum must be taken for 8 credits minimum
Selectives (18 credits)
Choose a total of 18 credits from any combination of:
- CS-3XX * or higher or
- MSCS-2XX * or higher or
- MATH-XXX * Any upper level MATH course (158 or higher, not listed above)
Interdisciplinary (32 credits**)
Practicum must be taken for 8 credits minimum
- CS-458 Software Engineering Practicum (4 cr.) *
**In addition, a student must complete a second minor (not computer science minor or mathematics minor since already included in this major), second major, or coursework approved by the program director to finish out the remaining 24 credits.
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