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BS Computer Science

ABET/CACThe BS degree program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (CAC/ABET), 415 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21021 (phone: 410.347.7700).

As of Fall 2024, there are 616 students enrolled in the BS program. Graduation data from the last several years is provided below:

  • 2024 - 54 (Spring), 3 (Summer)
  • 2023 - 34 (Spring), 2 (Summer), 21 (Fall)
  • 2022 - 36 (Spring), 5 (Summer), 28 (Fall)
  • 2021 - 35 (Spring), 3 (Summer), 31 (Fall)
  • 2020 - 31 (Spring), 21 (Fall)
  • 2019 - 35 (Spring), 3 (Summer), 19 (Fall)
  • 2018 - 23 (Spring), 4 (Summer), 12 (Fall)
  • 2017 - 23 (Spring), 2 (Summer), 6 (Fall)
  • 2016 - 17 (Spring), 7 (Summer), 10 (Fall)
  • 2015 - 24 (Spring), 2 (Summer), 11 (Fall)
  • 2014 - 8 (Fall)

Program Educational Objectives

The program educational objectives for the Bachelor's degree in computer science are that within a few years after graduation, graduates are expected to:

  1. Demonstrate an ability to solve complex problems through the use of computer science, as evidenced by successful entrance into and advancement in the computer science profession.
  2. Demonstrate an appreciation for lifelong learning and for the value of continuing professional development by pursuing graduate education, professional education or continuing education opportunities, attainment of professional licensure, and/or membership in professional societies.

Student Outcomes

Graduates with a BS in Computer Science will have an ability to:

  1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements 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 on legal and ethical principles.
  5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
  6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

Concentrations

As of the 2019-20 catalog, students can choose one of four concentrations:

  • General Concentration
  • Cybersecurity Concentration
  • Data Science Concentration
  • Artificial Intelligence Concentration

Program Requirements

Please refer to the university's Undergraduate Catalog for detailed program requirements. Links to the past few catalog years are provided below:

2024-25

2023-24

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21

2019-20

2018-19

Computer Science Minor

Please refer to the university's Undergraduate Catalog for minor requirements.

Related Documents (Effective Fall 2023)