Our mission is to provide a fundamental core that establishes the scientific foundation necessary for life long learning and graduate education, and an appropriate variety of educational and research experiences that provide the skills necessary for careers in the information technology industry and to sustain our recognized excellence in teaching and service to students and the community.
The Computer Science program is designed to provide a foundation in computer information systems to prepare graduates to succeed in the IT profession as well as graduate school. The Computer Science degree offers three concentrations: Data Science, Scientific and Pre-MBA. Interested in an internship?
Graduates will be competent professionals, able to
employ a pallet of multiple hardware platforms and software development environments, integrated with the appropriate theoretical constructs, to develop practical solutions to technological problems
deploy those solutions and
provide for their maintenance and administration.
Graduates will be able to effectively integrate research methods, appropriate theory, mathematics, and computational technology to analyze and solve problems encountered in the development of technological solutions.
Graduates will be able to assimilate new methodologies and advances in computer technology in an ever-evolving discipline.
Graduates will be effective in the elicitation of requirements for a software specification, and the written and oral communication of results to technical and non-technical colleagues and clients.
Graduates will be able to work independently and in collaboration with colleagues.
Graduates will be able to integrate the ethical standards of the profession and their professional knowledge and skills to contribute to society.
The Program Educational Objectives are linked to Student Learning Outcomes which have been mapped to each course in the curriculum.
The student outcomes are listed below:
1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevantdisciplines to identify solutions.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computingrequirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based onlegal and ethical principles.
5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’sdiscipline.
6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-basedsolutions.
The Data Science Concentration is a multi-disciplinary field that mainly integrates computer science, math, and information science. This concentration aims to teach how to process data and utilize the processed data by means of algorithms that mimics human intelligence. The Data Science concentration is especially appropriate for students wishing to pursue a graduate degree in data science leading ultimately to a research career or application development for data analysis.
Data Science Concentration Prerequisite Chart
Data Science Concentration Curriculum Sheet2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024
The Scientific Concentration provides a comprehensive computer science foundation that prepares students to design and implement software to solve computing problems. It covers applied topics, but emphasizes theoretical understanding of computer science, including an ability to use advanced mathematics to solve scientific problems and to work closely with other scientists to devise new ways of using computers. This concentration is especially appropriate for students wishing to pursue a graduate degree in computer science, leading ultimately to a career in academic or industrial research.
Scientific Concentration Prerequisite Chart
Scientific Concentration Curriculum Sheet: 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024
The Pre-MBA Concentration is intended for students who want to apply computer science in a management setting. Having grown out of a business perspective, this concentration focuses on managing information, projects, and other technical professionals. Although it still contains a significant core of theoretical and applied computer science, the curriculum also includes business and management courses to educate students in the organizational side of computer science, as well as fairly advanced mathematics, enabling students to manage scientific computing projects and personnel more effectively. Upon graduation, students can earn an MBA degree from Southeastern within one year, assuming they take BLAW 231 their graduating semester and meet the admissions requirements for graduate school.
Pre-MBA (Information Systems) Concentration Prerequisite Chart
Pre-MBA (previously called Information Systems) Concentration Curriculum Sheet: 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology prepares students with practical, hands-on expertise to solve everyday computing problems. High achieving students can apply for the ACE program (Accelerated Computing Engagement) program which is a pathway to earning the Bachelor’s in Information Technology in three years and includes several perks including a direct opportunity to an internship experience.
The curriculum includes theoretical computer science topics and enough mathematics for graduates to successfully converse with other computing professionals. However, this concentration focuses much more on the applications of computer science, and as such does not require as many higher mathematics courses as the other concentrations. As part of this applied focus, students in this concentration satisfy an application area component, a series of electives designed to enable a deeper study of one particular computing application. Careers in this concentration focus on developing, supporting, and administrating the computing technology that has become critical to all organizations.
Graduates will be competent professionals, able to:
Employ a pallet of multiple hardware platforms and software development environments, integrated with the appropriate theoretical constructs, to develop practical solutions to technological problems,
Deploy those solutions, and
Provide for their maintenance and administration.
Graduates will be able to effectively integrate research methods, appropriate theory, and computational technology to analyze and solve problems encountered in the development of technological solutions.
Graduates will be able to assimilate new methodologies and advances in computer technology in an ever-evolving discipline.
Graduates will be effective in the elicitation of requirements for a software specification, and the written and oral communication of results to technical and non-technical colleagues and clients.
Graduates will be able to work independently and in collaboration with colleagues.
Graduates will be able to integrate the ethical standards of the profession and their professional knowledge and skills to contribute to society.
The student outcomes are listed below:
1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevantdisciplines to identify solutions.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computingrequirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based onlegal and ethical principles.
5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’sdiscipline.
6. Use systemic approaches to select, develop, apply, integrate, and administer secure computing technologies to accomplish user goals.
The Program Educational Objectives are linked to Student Learning Outcomes which have been mapped to each course in the curriculum.
Information Technology Prerequisite Chart
Information Technology Curriculum Sheet:2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024
This program features an Application Area which is essentially a free elective pool; however, students are encouraged to take courses in the following Example Application Areas.
NOTE: This only affects students who entered the program prior to Fall 2013. Starting in the Fall semester of 2013, the Information Technology Concentration in the Computer Science degree program has been discontinued and replaced with the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree program (see below).
Information Technology Concentration Prerequisite Chart
Information Technology Previous Curriculum Sheets 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013 (Discontinued after 2012-2013)
