Computer and Information Sciences, B.A.
The Bachelor of Arts in Computer and Information Sciences is designed to train students to be prepared for a career in the technology industry while also providing the flexibility in their degree to pursue a second major or minor to study the intersection of computing with a second field. It will also prepare students to be ready for graduate study in many areas of computing. The degree is designed to help all students pursue their work and calling in support of God's kingdom.
Program Requirements
Bethel Core
| BIBL 215 | Old Testament Literature | 3 |
| BIBL 216 | New Testament Literature | 3 |
| COMM 171 | Speech Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Written Communication II | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Written Communication III | 3 |
| Art/Drama/Music | 3 |
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| Foreign Language (two semesters) | 6 |
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| 1 semester at 200 (Intermediate) level | 3 |
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HIST
| History Elective | 3 |
| KINE 252 | Fitness/Wellness | 1 |
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| KINE 117 | On the Ball Training | 1 |
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| KINE 124 | Aerobics | 1 |
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| KINE 128 | Physical Fitness | 1 |
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| KINE 135 | Weight Training | 1 |
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LIT
| Literature | 3 |
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| MATH 109 | Excursions in Math | 3 |
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| MATH 124 | Applied Calculus | 3 |
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| MATH 131 | Calculus I | 4 |
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| PHIL 250 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 452 | Senior Experience | 1 |
| PSYC 182 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Science with Lab | 4 |
| SOC 151 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| THEO 110 | Exploring the Christian Faith | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 49-53 |
Major
| CSC 112 | Digital Citizen of the 21st Century | 2 |
| CSC 121 | Programming I: Control Structures | 3 |
| CSC 122 | Programming 2: Data Structures | 3 |
| CSC 150 | Seminar 1 | .5 |
| CSC 210 | Database Programming | 3 |
| CSC 230 | Networks | 3 |
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| CSC 261 | Self-Directed Learning: Web Programming | 3 |
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| CSC 262 | Self-Directed Learning: System Administration | 3 |
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| CSC 263 | Self-Directed Learning: Introductory CS Topics | 3 |
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| CSC 340 | Software Engineering Theory | 3 |
| CSC 350 | Seminar 2 | .5 |
| CSC 398 | Internship in Computer Science | 1-3 |
| CSC 463 | Self-Directed Learning: Advanced Computer Science Topics | 3 |
| CSC 490 | Senior Capstone | 2 |
CSC
| Any 9 hours | 9 |
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| BADM 222 | Business Communication | 3 |
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| WRIT 231 | Business & Technical Writing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 40-42 |
Electives
Electives needed to complete degree
Optional Cyber Security Concentration
Courses can be counted toward the 9 hours of CSC electives or general electives required for the major..
| CSC 245 | Computer and Systems Security | 3 |
| CSC 255 | Principles of Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CSC 315 | Principles of Cyber Defense | 3 |
| CSC 345 | Network Defense and Countermeasures | 3 |
| CSC 355 | Linux Operating Systems and Security | 3 |
CSC 398 - Internship in Computer Science experience completed for the major should include some aspect of cyber security.
Total Credit Hours: 120