Bachelor of Science, Major in Computing Science (IS): 4+1 MS Computing and Data Science
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| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Computing Science (Information Systems): 4+1 MS Computing and Data Science | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communications) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| MATH 1420 | Calculus I 1,2 | 4 |
| MATH 1430 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 2395 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH (Advanced) | 3 | |
| STAT 3379 | Statistical Methods in Practice | 3 |
| Science (In addition to Component Area III) | 8 | |
| Major: Foundation | ||
| COSC 1436 | Programming Fundamentals I | 4 |
| COSC 1437 | Programming Fundamentals II | 4 |
| COSC 2329 | Computer Organization & Machine Language | 3 |
| COSC 3318 | Data Base Management Systems | 3 |
| COSC 3319 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| COSC 4318 | Advanced Language Concepts | 3 |
| COSC 4319 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| COSC 4349 | Professionalism and Ethics | 3 |
| Major: Concentration | ||
| COSC 2327 | Introduction to Computer Networks | 3 |
| COSC 2347 | Special Topics/Programming | 3 |
| COSC 3337 | Information Systems Design & Management | 3 |
| COSC 4149 | Seminar in Computer Science | 1 |
| COSC 4326 | Network Theory | 3 |
| COSC/DFSC Advanced Electives | 6 | |
| Electives: Advanced General | ||
| Advanced General Electives | 12 | |
| 4+1 Master of Science in Computing and Data Science 3 | ||
| COSC 5318 | Database Systems | 3 |
| COSC 5319 | Algorithm Design and Analysis | 3 |
| COSC 5340 | Special Topics (taken twice) | 6 |
| or COSC 5300 | Computer Science Internship | |
| COSC 6319 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| Track Electives | 9 | |
| Thesis OR Internship Option | 6 | |
| Thesis | ||
| Thesis | ||
| Thesis | ||
| Internship | ||
| Computer Science Internship | ||
| Programming Practicum | ||
| Total Hours | 150 | |
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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.
