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BA in Liberal Studies: Computer Science Concentration

Concentration Overview

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The concentration in Computer Science offered under the BA degree in Liberal Studies is an 18-credit program that focuses on programming language, architecture and data structure. Students who complete this concentration may also earn an Undergraduate Certificate in Computer Science.

Degree Requirements

  • A minimum of 18 credits must be upper level 300 level or above and no more than 6 credits in the area of study at the 100 level.

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Requirements (60 Credits)

II. Area of Study (33 Credits)

A. Concentration (18 credits)

COS-330Computer Architecture

3

COS-241Data Structures

3

COS-205Python Programming

3

Select 9 credits from the following:
COS-451Artificial Intelligence

3

COS-231Assembly Language

3
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COS-352

3
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Comparative Programming Languages

3
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Database Design

3
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Numerical Analysis

3

B. Complete 12 Credits of Liberal Studies Courses

For additional TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.

C. Capstone

LIB-495Liberal Arts Capstone

3

III. Electives (27 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

Total Credit Hours: 120

*TRSFR REQ - These courses are not offered by TESU. Please click here for information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences. 

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyze and solve computer problems
  • Demonstrate knowledge in at least two programming languages
  • Solve problems using discrete mathematics, differential and integral calculus, probability and statistics
  • Apply the principles of software design to solve practical problems
  • Demonstrate knowledge of emerging technologies and their societal impacts related to computing