Bachelor of Science, Major in Computing Science (IA): 4+1 MS Computing and Data Science

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MATH 1420 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics), one semester credit hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option), and the Degree Specific requirement. 

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Students who are not eligible for enrollment in MATH 1420 will have additional mathematics requirements. 

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Students planning to pursue the 4+1 CDS option must complete the Graduate Application process and be accepted to the MS in CDS program. In order to apply to the 4+1 CDS program students must complete all undergraduate degree plan requirements (minimum of 120 semester credit hours) and all admission requirements.  Once a student is accepted to the graduate CDS program, students are eligible to begin the CDS program upon completion of all admission requirements.  The graduate program will begin in the Summer I semester term each year and will run as a cohort model.  Students may apply to the program while coursework is in-progress but may not begin the graduate CDS program until the 120 semester credit hours are completed.

Notes

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework. 

Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.

Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.

Students who are preparing to apply to graduate CDS programs should earn a "C" or better in their coursework.  All CS majors and/or minors must earn a "C" or better for all COSC/DFSC courses and all CDS prospective students must earn a "C" or better in all pre-requisite courses. 

The minimum number of credit hours required for a baccalaureate degree is 120. The minimum number of advanced credit hours for a baccalaureate degree is 42. Students may take free elective courses beyond the hours identified in the recommended 4-year plan to meet the overall credit hour and advanced credit hour requirements.

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Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communications).

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Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics), one semester credit hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option), and the Degree Specific requirement. Students who are not eligible for enrollment in MATH 1420 will have additional mathematics requirements.

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Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History).

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Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/ Government). 

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Students planning to pursue the 4+1 CDS option must complete the Graduate Application process and be accepted to the MS in CDS program. In order to apply to the 4+1 CDS program students must complete all undergraduate degree plan requirements (minimum of 120 semester credit hours) and all admission requirements.  Once a student is accepted to the graduate CDS program, students are eligible to begin the CDS program upon completion of all admission requirements.  The graduate program will begin in the Summer I semester term each year and will run as a cohort model.  Students may apply to the program while coursework is in-progress but may not begin the graduate CDS program until the 120 semester credit hours are completed.

Notes

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework. 

Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.

Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.

Students who are preparing to apply to gradate CDS programs should earn a "C" or better in their coursework.  All CS majors and/or minors must earn a "C" or better for all COSC/DFSC courses and all CDS prospective students must earn a "C" or better in all pre-requisite courses. 

The minimum number of credit hours required for a baccalaureate degree is 120. The minimum number of advanced credit hours for a baccalaureate degree is 42. Students may take free elective courses beyond the hours identified in the recommended 4-year plan to meet the overall credit hour and advanced credit hour requirements.

AppThe Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers.  Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.

The BS in Computing Science (Information Assurance, IA): 4+1 MS in Computing and Data Science is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:

• Solving complex technology-related problems.
• Applying theoretical principles to the software engineering process.
• Technical communication.
• System and network defense.
•  Identify and solve complex computing problems in information technology, business, medicine, and other essential industries.
• World-class soft skills in complex problem-solving, communication, and creative thinking.
• Strong technical skills and interpersonal skills to work as a group.
• Superior technical writing skills to document and publish their findings.