A successful major program of study leads to the Bachelor of Science in computer science (B.S.). This program requires specific courses and/or credits in several key areas: computer science, math, and basic science, as well as meeting school-wide requirements in foundational abilities. There is significant flexibility in how these requirements are fulfilled. Undergraduate majors may choose to pursue a broad selection of computer science courses, or to pursue a focus area within the field. Current foci primarily reflect departmental and school research strengths: big data, computational biology, fundamentals of computing, information security, natural language processing, robotics, systems and networking; as well as career interests in software engineering and entrepreneurship. Regardless of whether students pursue a particular focus or not, our bachelor program provides excellent preparation for research within the department, summer internships, and post-graduation industry employment or graduate work.
See also General Requirements for Departmental Majors. Additional details regarding the undergraduate major can be found in the department’s undergraduate advising manual or on the website.
Double Majors
It is possible for students to pursue a double major program in which one of the majors is computer science. The computer science requirements are flexible enough to allow for combination with most majors in the Whiting School of Engineering and the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences. In order to declare a first or additional major in computer science, students should first discuss this intent with their academic advisor. If completion is feasible, they may initiate an on-line request through SIS, and then will need to develop a 4-year plan and review it with an Academic Program Coordinator or the Director of Undergraduate Studies in CS for approval.
The information below describes the academic requirements for students entering JHU as degree-seeking students in Fall 2025. Students who entered JHU as degree-seeking students prior to Fall 2025 should view the appropriate archived catalogue.
Students must meet the University requirements and the Whiting School of Engineering requirements (see Requirements for a Bachelor's Degree in this catalogue), as well as the departmental major requirements, to complete a bachelor’s degree.
- The Bachelor of Science degree in computer science requires 120 credits.
- The CS department recognizes students with exemplary academic records by awarding Departmental Honors to students with a Grade Point Average of 3.50 or higher in courses used to satisfy the 40 CS credit requirement. Students with a primary major or an additional major in computer science are evaluated for departmental honors.
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS
These requirements are described in this section of the catalogue.
WSE SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR OR DESIGN CORNERSTONE REQUIREMENT
All WSE primary majors are required to complete a First-Year Seminar (FYS) or a Design Cornerstone class with a grade of Satisfactory (S).
The first-year seminar requirement is waived for students who transfer into the university after the first year. These students must still complete the minimum number of required credits to graduate.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| One FYS or Design Cornerstone course | 2-3 | |
| Total Credits | 2-3 | |
FOUNDATIONAL ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
All students with a primary major within the Whiting School of Engineering must complete the Foundational Abilities (FA) in six designated areas. Grades of C- or higher are required. No Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) grades will be accepted, except in cases where a course is offered on an S/U basis only, such as the Bootcamp Computing courses. For Foundational Abilities that require the submission of ePortfolio assignments in an engineering discipline, students must achieve a minimum assessment of "Proficient".
FA1 WRITING AND COMMUNICATION
This Foundational Abilities requirement has four parts:
1. Foundational Course in Writing: All WSE students are required to successfully complete one foundational course in writing. Courses that will satisfy the writing course requirement are listed below:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Choose one from the following: | ||
| AS.004.101 | Reintroduction to Writing | 3 |
| EN.661.110 | Professional Writing and Ethics | 3 |
2. Writing ePortfolio Assignment: All WSE students must be assessed as at least proficient in one or more writing ePortfolio assignments. Courses that include at least one assignment eligible for the writing ePortfolio assignment requirement can be identified in SIS by searching for the specific tag listed below:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN Foundational Ability tag FA1.1eP | ||
3. Foundational Course in Oral Communication: All WSE students are required to successfully complete one foundational course in oral communication. The course that will satisfy the oral communication course requirement is listed below:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN.661.250 | Oral Presentations | 3 |
4. Oral Communication ePortfolio Assignment: All WSE students must be assessed as at least proficient in one or more oral communication ePortfolio assignments. Courses that include at least one assignment applicable to the oral communication ePorfolio assignment requirement can be identified in SIS by searching for the specific tag listed below:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN Foundational Ability tag FA1.2eP | ||
FA2 SCIENTIFIC AND QUANTITATIVE REASONING
This Foundational Abilities requirement has five parts. The CS department has specified the courses below that will satisfy the requirements for primary computer science majors.
1. Calculus I: Calculus I applies to both the FA2 requirement and the CS Mathematics requirement.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AS.110.108 | Calculus I (Physical Sciences & Engineering) | 4 |
| or AS.110.106 | Calculus I (Biology and Social Sciences) | |
2. Calculus II: Calculus II applies to both the FA2 requirement and the CS Mathematics requirement.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AS.110.109 | Calculus II (For Physical Sciences and Engineering) | 4 |
| or AS.110.107 | Calculus II (For Biological and Social Science) | |
3. Probability and Statistics: Students may choose either one combined course or two separate courses to satisfy this requirement. The Probability and Statistics course(s) apply to both the FA2 requirement and the CS Mathematics requirement, with the exception of EN.553.111 Statistical Analysis I. Additional mathematics may be required for the major; see the Major Requirements section for details.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| One Combined Course Option | ||
| Choose one from the following: | ||
| EN.553.211 | Probability and Statistics for the Life Sciences | 4 |
| EN.553.311 | Intermediate Probability and Statistics | 4 |
| Two Separate Courses Option | ||
| Choose one probability course from the following: | ||
| EN.553.420 | Probability 1 | 4 |
| or EN.553.421 | Honors Probability | |
| Choose one statistics course from the following: | ||
| EN.553.111 | Statistical Analysis I | 4 |
| EN.553.413 | Applied Statistics & Data Analysis I | 4 |
| EN.553.430 | Mathematical Statistics 1 | 4 |
| or EN.553.431 | Honors Mathematical Statistics | |
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Strongly recommended for students who will take machine learning courses.
4. Computing and Data Science: Intermediate Programming applies to both the FA2 requirement and the CS Core Course requirement.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN.601.220 | Intermediate Programming | 4 |
5. Natural Science and Laboratory: One natural science lecture and its associated laboratory will apply to both the FA2 requirement and the CS Basic Sciences requirement. Additional natural science lectures and labs are required for the major; see the Major Requirements section for details.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Choose one from the following: | ||
| AS.020.151 & AS.020.153 | General Biology I and General Biology Laboratory I | 4 |
| AS.020.152 & AS.020.154 | General Biology II and General Biology Lab II | 4 |
| AS.030.101 & AS.030.105 | Introductory Chemistry I and Introductory Chemistry Laboratory I | 4 |
| AS.030.102 & AS.030.106 | Introductory Chemistry II and Introductory Chemistry Laboratory II | 4 |
| AS.171.101 & AS.173.111 | General Physics: Physical Science Major I and General Physics Laboratory I | 5 |
| AS.171.102 & AS.173.112 | General Physics: Physical Science Major II and General Physics Laboratory II | 5 |
| AS.171.107 & AS.173.111 | General Physics for Physical Sciences Majors (AL) and General Physics Laboratory I | 5 |
| AS.171.108 & AS.173.112 | General Physics for Physical Science Majors (AL) and General Physics Laboratory II | 5 |
FA3 CREATIVE EXPRESSION
A minimum of 12 credits of coursework in creative expression (FA3) and engagement with society (FA4) is required. At least three of these credits must be earned through a course tagged FA3. Courses with the FA3 tag can be identified in SIS by searching for the specific tag listed below:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 | 3 | |
In addition to the required FA3 and FA4 courses, students must complete six additional credits from any combination of FA3 or FA4 courses, for a total of 12 credits in FA3 and FA4.
FA4 ENGAGEMENT WITH SOCIETY
A minimum of 12 credits of coursework in creative expression (FA3) and engagement with society (FA4) is required. At least three of these credits must be earned through a course tagged FA4. Courses with the FA4 tag can be identified in SIS by searching for the specific tag listed below:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN Foundational Ability tag FA4 | 3 | |
In addition to the required FA3 and FA4 courses, students must complete six additional credits from any combination of FA3 or FA4 courses, for a total of 12 credits in FA3 and FA4.
FA5 ETHICAL REFLECTION
This Foundational Abilities requirement has two parts:
1. Foundational Course in Ethical Reflection: All WSE students are required to successfully complete one foundational course in ethical reflection. The CS department has specified the courses below that will satisfy the FA5 Foundational Course in Ethical Reflection requirement and the CS Core Course requirement.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Choose one from the following: | ||
| EN.601.104 | Computer Ethics | 1 |
| EN.601.124 | The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and Automation | 3 |
| EN.601.164 | Human and Machine Intelligence Alignment | 3 |
2. Ethical Reflection ePortfolio Assignment: All WSE students must be assessed as at least proficient in one or more ethical reflection ePortfolio assignments. Courses that include at least one assignment eligible for the ethical reflection ePortfolio assignment requirement can be identified in SIS by searching for the specific tag listed below:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN Foundational Ability tag FA5eP | ||
FA6 CONCEIVING OF AND REALIZING PROJECTS
All WSE students must be assessed as at least proficient in two or more conceiving of and realizing projects ePortfolio assignments. Courses that include at least one assignment eligible for the conceiving of and realizing projects ePortfolio assignment requirement can be identified in SIS by searching for the specific tag listed below:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN Foundational Ability tag FA6eP | ||
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
The requirements above and below apply to students whose primary major is Computer Science. Students pursuing Computer Science as an additional major must fulfill only the requirements listed below. The primary major determines the school-wide requirements, including how the Foundational Abilities are satisfied.
MATHEMATICS
A total of 16 credits of mathematics is required. If students take one of the following course combinations to satisfy the probability and statistics requirement, no additional math credits are needed: EN.553.420/EN.553.421 and one of these: EN.553.413, EN.553.430, or EN.553.431.
If a student receives a waiver for Calculus I and/or II or transfers in courses with fewer credits than the corresponding JHU course credits, they must make up the difference by completing additional mathematics coursework.
Grades of C- or higher are required for courses fulfilling FA2 requirements; otherwise, grades of D or higher are required. No Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) grades will be accepted.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AS.110.108 | Calculus I (Physical Sciences & Engineering) (FA2 requirement) | 4 |
| or AS.110.106 | Calculus I (Biology and Social Sciences) | |
| AS.110.109 | Calculus II (For Physical Sciences and Engineering) (FA2 requirement) | 4 |
| or AS.110.107 | Calculus II (For Biological and Social Science) | |
| Probability & Statistics Course(s), see table below for options (FA2 requirement) | 4-8 | |
| Additional course(s) to reach 16 credits; courses must be at least 200 level or above (AS.110.2xx-4xx or EN.553.2xx-4xx). Recommended courses that are prerequisites for many upper-level CS courses: | 0-4 | |
| Linear Algebra | ||
or AS.110.212 | Honors Linear Algebra | |
| Calculus III | ||
or AS.110.211 | Honors Multivariable Calculus | |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Probability and Statistics Course(s) Options
Students may choose one combined course or two separate courses to satisfy this requirement. The Probability and Statistics course(s) apply to both the FA2 requirement and the CS Mathematics requirement, with the exception of EN.553.111 Statistical Analysis I. This course does not count toward the CS math requirement and may only be used as a free elective toward the total credits required for the degree.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| One Combined Course Option | ||
| Choose one from the following: | ||
| EN.553.211 | Probability and Statistics for the Life Sciences | 4 |
| EN.553.311 | Intermediate Probability and Statistics | 4 |
| Two Separate Courses Option | ||
| Choose one probability course from the following: | ||
| EN.553.420 | Probability 1 | 4 |
| or EN.553.421 | Honors Probability | |
| Choose one statistics course from the following: | ||
| Statistical Analysis I | ||
| EN.553.413 | Applied Statistics & Data Analysis I | 4 |
| EN.553.430 | Mathematical Statistics 1 | 4 |
| or EN.553.431 | Honors Mathematical Statistics | |
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EN.553.420/EN.553.421 and EN.553.430/EN.553.431 are preferred for CS upper-level Reasoning courses.
BASIC SCIENCES
A total of 8 credits in basic sciences is required. One natural science lecture and its associated laboratory will apply to both the FA2 requirement and the CS Basic Sciences requirement.
Exam credit may be used to satisfy both the science course and the associated lab requirements. Students who receive exam credit for Biology will be waived from the corresponding lab course(s) but will not earn credit for the lab(s). As a result, the total number of basic science credits awarded may differ by 1 or 2 credits. To meet the 8-credit requirement, students must make up the missing credit(s) by taking an additional course with a Natural Science (N) area designation. AS.250.205 Introduction to Computing may not be used to satisfy this requirement.
Grades of C- or higher are required for courses fulfilling FA2 requirements; otherwise, grades of D or higher are required. No Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) grades will be accepted.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, Chemistry, or Physics course with the associated lab (FA2 requirement) | 3-5 | |
| Biology, Chemistry, or Physics course with the associated lab | 3-5 | |
| Additional science with area N designation to meet credit requirement | ||
| Total Credits | 8 | |
CS COURSE REQUIREMENTS
A total of 40 CS credits are required. These include CS Core Courses, Ethics, Foundations, Team, Upper-Level, and CS Electives.
A grade of C+ or higher is required for Gateway Computing; all other CS courses must receive grades of C- or higher. At most 4 credits with Satisfactory (S) grades will be accepted, and only for courses that are not offered for a letter grade (i.e., S/U only course for all, not a student-selected option).
CS CORE COURSES
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN.500.112 | Gateway Computing: JAVA 1 | 3 |
| or EN.500.113 | Gateway Computing: Python | |
| EN.601.220 | Intermediate Programming (FA2 requirement) | 4 |
| EN.601.226 | Data Structures | 4 |
| EN.601.229 | Computer System Fundamentals | 3 |
| EN.601.433 | Intro Algorithms | 3 |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
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Students must earn a C+ or higher grade. EN.500.112 Gateway Computing: JAVA is preferred as this is needed for EN.601.226 Data Structures.
ETHICS
Ethics courses have the POS tag CSCI-ETHS. These courses may overlap with other requirements, including the FA5 Foundational Course in Ethical Reflection requirement, if also tagged as such.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one course with POS Tag CSCI-ETHS | 1-3 | |
FOUNDATIONS
Students may fulfill this requirement with either one course or two separate courses. If option 1 is chosen, the course will count toward the CS Elective credits. If option 2 is chosen, only EN.601.431 Theory of Computation will count toward Upper-Level or CS Elective credits; Discrete Mathematics will count as a Free Elective only.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the options: | ||
| Option 1 | ||
| EN.601.230 | Mathematical Foundations for Computer Science 1 | 4 |
| Option 2 | ||
| Discrete Mathematics 1 | ||
or EN.553.172 | Honors Discrete Mathematics | |
| EN.601.431 | Theory of Computation | 3 |
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For AMS double majors: Since Discrete Mathematics is required for the AMS major, students should take EN.553.171 Discrete Mathematics/EN.553.172 Honors Discrete Mathematics before taking EN.601.230 Mathematical Foundations for Computer Science. If EN.601.230 Mathematical Foundations for Computer Science is taken before declaring the AMS double major, then students must take an upper-level AMS course to satisfy the discrete math requirement for the AMS major.
TEAM
Team courses have the POS tag CSCI-TEAM. These courses may overlap with other requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one course with POS Tag CSCI-TEAM | 3-4 | |
UPPER-LEVEL COURSES
At least 12 Upper-Level CS credits must be taken, not including the required core course, EN.601.433 Intro Algorithms. Some upper-level courses may have Calculus III, Probability/Statistics, or Linear Algebra as prerequisites, so students should plan accordingly.
- Classification Areas requirement: Of the 12 upper-level credits, at least 6 credits must be earned from courses in two of the four Classification Areas: Applications, Reasoning, Software, and Systems. Theory courses do not count toward this portion of the requirement.
- Additional CS Upper-Level Credit requirement: The remaining 6 credits may be satisfied by courses carrying any of the five CS Classification Areas (the four above plus Theory). A maximum of 3 credits of Customized Academic Learning (CAL) can be applied towards the upper-level requirement.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Classification Areas | ||
| At least one course from two of these four different classification areas: | 6 | |
Applications: POS Tag CSCI-APPL | ||
Reasoning: POS Tag CSCI-RSNG | ||
Software: POS Tag CSCI-SOFT | ||
Systems: POS Tag CSCI-SYST | ||
| Additional CS Upper-Level Credits | ||
| At least 6 credits of CS courses numbered EN.601.3xx - EN.601.7xx or courses with one of five area classifications: | 6 | |
Applications: POS Tag CSCI-APPL | ||
Reasoning: POS Tag CSCI-RSNG | ||
Software: POS Tag CSCI-SOFT | ||
Systems: POS Tag CSCI-SYST | ||
Theory: POS Tag CSCI-THRY 1 | ||
Out of 6, a maximum of 3 credits of CAL (EN.601.5xx) can be applied towards the upper-level credits 2 | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
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EN.601.433 Intro Algorithms cannot be counted towards the 12 credits, even though it is in the Theory classification area.
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Students who are doing the Senior Honors Thesis option (EN.601.519 Senior Honors Thesis and EN.601.520 Senior Honors Thesis) may use an additional 3 credits of CAL towards this requirement, for a total of six.
CS ELECTIVES
Students must complete additional CS courses as needed to reach a total of 40 CS credits.
- A maximum of six total credits from non-departmental courses with the POS Tag CSCI-OTHER may be applied towards the 40 CS credits total. These courses may be counted only towards the CS Electives requirement, regardless of the course number. For the most updated information on approved and denied courses, visit the CS website.
- No more than 6 credits of EN.601.5xx coursework can be applied towards the CS total credits. Students who are doing the Senior Honors Thesis option (EN.601.519 Senior Honors Thesis and EN.601.520 Senior Honors Thesis) may use an additional 3 credits of customized academic learning towards the 40-CS credit requirement, for a total of 9 credits.
- At most 4 credits with Satisfactory (S) grades will be accepted, and only for courses that are not offered for a letter grade (i.e., S/U only course for all, not a student-selected option).
- No more than 3 credits of 1-credit special topics courses can be applied towards the CS total credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Additional CS courses to reach 40 credits chosen from: | ||
Courses numbered EN.601.xxx | ||
Courses numbered TR.601.xxx | ||
Courses with POS tag: CSCI-APPL, CSCI-RSNG, CSCI-SOFT, CSCI-SYST, CSCI-THRY | ||
At most 6 credits from courses with POS tag CSCI-OTHER | ||
FREE ELECTIVES
Grades of D or higher are required. Satisfactory (S) grades will be accepted.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective courses to reach 120 credits | ||
Sample Program
This sample program does not explicitly include courses that students must take to fulfill certain program requirements, such as ePortfolio requirements for Foundational Abilities and a CS TEAM course. These requirements are typically met through courses that overlap with other degree requirements and are integrated into the courses outlined below. It is each student's responsibility to ensure they are meeting all program requirements as outlined on the Requirements tab.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| AS.110.108 (FA2 Calculus I Requirement) | 4 | AS.110.109 (FA2 Calculus II Requirement) | 4 |
| EN.500.112 | 3 | EN.601.104, 124, or 164 (FA5 Foundational Course in Ethical Reflection) | 1-3 |
| EN.661.110 or AS.004 101 (FA1 Foundational Course in Writing) | 3 | EN.601.220 (FA2 Computing and Data Science Requirement) | 4 |
| First-Year Seminar | 3 | EN.661.250 (FA1 Foundational Course in Oral Communication) | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 (Creative Expression) | 3 |
| 16 | 15-17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| EN.601.226 | 4 | EN.601.229 | 3 |
| EN.601.230 | 4 | Computer Science Elective | 3 |
| Basic Science Course1 | 3-4 | Basic Science Course1 | 3-4 |
| Basic Science Lab2 | 1 | Basic Science Lab2 | 1 |
| Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA4 (Engagement with Society) | 3 | Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 or FA4 | 3 |
| 15-16 | 13-14 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| EN.601.433 | 3 | Computer Science Upper Level | 3 |
| Computer Science Elective | 3 | Computer Science Upper Level | 3 |
| Math Elective | 4 | Course in Probability and Statistics (FA2 Requirement) | 4 |
| Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 or FA4 | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| Computer Science Upper Level | 3 | Computer Science Upper Level | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 121-125 | |||
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Students must take two semesters of core science courses in any combination of Physics, Chemistry, or Biology with their associated labs. One of the natural science courses with its associated laboratory will satisfy the FA2 requirement. The other natural science courses with their associated laboratories will satisfy the Basic Sciences requirement for the major.
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Students who receive exam credit for Biology and Physics will be waived from the corresponding lab course(s) but will not earn credit for the lab(s).
Sample Program with Hopkins Semester
This is one example of how a student could structure their degree program to include a Hopkins Semester. Students may explore additional options with their professional academic advisor if their desired Hopkins Semester experience varies from what is presented here.
In addition, this sample program does not explicitly include courses that students must take to fulfill certain program requirements, such as ePortfolio requirements for Foundational Abilities and a CS TEAM course. These requirements are typically met through courses that overlap with other degree requirements and are integrated into the courses outlined below. It is each student's responsibility to ensure they are meeting all program requirements as outlined on the Requirements tab.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| AS.110.108 (FA2 Calculus I Requirement) | 4 | AS.110.109 (FA2 Calculus II requirement) | 4 |
| EN.500.112 | 3 | EN.601.104, 124, or 164 (FA5 Foundational Course in Ethical Reflection) | 1-3 |
| EN.661.110 or AS.004 101 (FA1 Foundational Course in Writing) | 3 | EN.601.220 (FA2 Computing and Data Science Requirement) | 4 |
| FYS Course | 3 | EN.661.250 (FA1 Foundational Course in Oral Communication) | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 (Creative Expression) | 3 |
| 16 | 15-17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| EN.601.226 | 4 | EN.601.229 | 3 |
| EN.601.230 | 4 | Computer Science Elective | 3 |
| Basic Science Course1 | 3-4 | Basic Science Course1 | 3-4 |
| Basic Science Lab2 | 1 | Basic Science Lab2 | 1 |
| Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA4 (Engagement with Society) | 3 | Course in Probability & Statistics (FA2 requirement) | 4 |
| 15-16 | 14-15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| EN.601.433 | 3 | Hopkins Semester | |
| Computer Science Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Math Elective | 4 | Elective | 3 |
| Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 or FA4 | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| Computer Science Upper Level | 3 | Computer Science Upper Level | 3 |
| Computer Science Upper Level | 3 | Computer Science Upper Level | 3 |
| Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 or FA4 | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 121-125 | |||
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Students must take two semesters of core science courses in any combination of Physics, Chemistry, or Biology with their associated labs. One of the natural science courses with its associated laboratory will satisfy the FA2 requirement. The other natural science courses with their associated laboratories will satisfy the Basic Sciences requirement for the major.
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Students who receive exam credit for Biology and Physics will be waived from the corresponding lab course(s) but will not earn credit for the lab(s).
Accreditation Statement
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Computer Science and similarly named computing programs.
Program Educational Objectives
What our graduates should be able to do several years after graduation:
- Successfully engage in professional practice in the computing sciences or apply computer science tools and techniques to solving problems in other disciplines.
- Engage in continuous learning, such as advanced study in the computing sciences or its applications to other disciplines.
- Work successfully in both independent and team environments, including diverse and interdisciplinary teams.
- Lead teams, support and uplift team members, and provide vision for innovation.
- Behave in a professional and ethical manner, with due consideration for the impact of one's work on others.
- Practice inclusion and advocate for diversity.
Student Outcomes
Students graduating with a B.S. in computer science will be able to:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
- Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
Enrollments and Graduates
Enrollment*
| Term | Total | First-Year | Sophomore | Junior | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2017 | 312 | 72 | 76 | 73 | 91 |
| Fall 2018 | 340 | 61 | 113 | 88 | 78 |
| Fall 2019 | 384 | 75 | 90 | 117 | 102 |
| Fall 2020 | 422 | 83 | 108 | 98 | 133 |
| Fall 2021 | 436 | 92 | 108 | 118 | 118 |
| Fall 2022 | 528 | 107 | 136 | 145 | 140 |
| Fall 2023 | 515 | 97 | 128 | 144 | 146 |
| Fall 2024 | 487 | 79 | 120 | 129 | 159 |
B.S. Degrees Awarded**
| Academic Year | Total |
|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | 87 |
| 2018-2019 | 74 |
| 2019-2020 | 99 |
| 2020-2021 | 131 |
| 2021-2022 | 110 |
| 2022-2023 | 133 |
| 2023-2024 | 138 |
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Based on Fall census each year, 1st majors only.
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Includes August, December, and May conferrals each academic year.