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Dec 03, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Bulletin
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 cybersecurity or games 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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| Stout Core |
40 credits |
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| Major Studies |
80 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 *.
Communication Skills (9 credits)
Analytic Reasoning and Natural Sciences (10 credits)
CS-144 and a calculus class are required for all concentrations. ABET accreditation requires all concentrations to have 6 credits of natural science with lab. PHYS-281 is required for the Game Design and Development concentration as well as additional physics in the required concentration courses.
Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)
Computer Ethics is required by ABET accreditation.
Electives to reach 40 Stout Core credits
Students must also take courses with the following designations:
*Students can choose courses that meet more than one requirement (one Stout Core category and either a RES or GLP deignation)
Racial and Ethnic Studies (2 courses)
Global Perspective (2 courses)
Major Studies (80 credits)
Computer Science (32 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
- CNIT-XXX Any CNIT course 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) or
- MSCS-XXX * Any upper level MSCS course (not listed above) or
- STAT-XXX * Any upper level STAT course (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.
Cyber Security and Secure Software Development (32 credits)
*Practicum must be taken for 8 credits minimum
Free Electives (0-5 credits)
As needed to meet 120 credit total.
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