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Dec 05, 2025
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2025-2026 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, STAT, 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 (11-14 credits)
CS-144 and a calculus class are required for all concentrations. University Physics 1 is required for the game design and development concentration only. 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
Take courses from any Stout Core categories above or from “Exploring Outside the Major” or “Supporting Health and Wellbeing.” 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 designation). Racial and Ethnic Studies (2 courses)
Global Perspective (2 courses)
Major Studies (80 credits)
Computer Science (29 credits)
Concentrations (29-32 credits)
Select one concentration. Game Design & Development Concentration (29 credits)
Specialization Selective (3 credits / choose 1)
Choose one of the following: Games Cross-Disciplinary Selective (3 credits / choose 1)
Choose one of the following: Cyber Security & Secure Software Development Concentration (32 credits)
CS-458 SE Practicum must be taken twice (for 8 credits total). CNIE Selective (3 credits / choose 1)
Choose one of the following: Interdisciplinary Concentration (32 credits**)
CS-458 SE Practicum must be taken twice (for 8 credits total). The Mathematics minor is already included in the major and cannot count as your interdisciplinary credits. - CS-458 Software Engineering Practicum (4 cr.) * (Register for CS-458 twice)
- **In addition, a student must complete a unique minor (not already included in this major), a second major, OR coursework approved by the program director (which may include transfer credits) totaling a minimum of 24 credits.
Free Electives (5-8 credits)
Any courses, with no restrictions, as needed to meet the 120-credit minimum. Note:
CS, MATH, STAT, MSCS, and GDD courses require a grade of C or better. Each course is labeled with an *. |
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