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BS Major in Computer Science & Digital Arts

B.S., Major in Computer Science and Digital Arts

Major requirements*

  • CPTR110 Introduction to Computer Systems (3 hours)

Cognate requirements

  • COMM315 Persuasion (3 hours)
  • ENG 426 Professional Writing (3 hours)

All requirements of one emphasis area below:


Emphasis in Computer Science

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates in Computer Science and Digital Arts (B.S.) with Emphasis in Computer Science will:

  • Gain problem solving skills
  • Gain understanding of basic computing and computer science
  • Gain communication and organizational skills
  • Gain Domain spec knowledge
  • Gain project experience

Requirements

  • CPTR112 Programming 1 (4 hours)
  • CPTR212 Object Oriented Programming (4 hours)
  • CPTR318 Data Structures (3 hours)
  • CPTR319 Cloud Computing (3 hours)
  • CPTR320 Database Management Systems (3 hours)
  • CPTR324 Computer Networks and Security (3 hours)
  • CPTR341 Operating Systems (3 hours)
  • CPTR345 Software Engineering (3 hours)
  • CPTR425 Machine Learning (3 hours)
  • CPTR430 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (3 hours)
  • CPTR431 Cybersecurity and Privacy (3 hours)
  • CPTR454 Senior Project and Seminar (3 hours)

Cognate Requirements

  • MATH222 Calculus 1 (4 hours)
  • MATH223 Calculus 2 (4 hours)
  • MATH319 Linear Algebra (3 hours)
  • MATH320 Introduction to Advanced Mathematics (3 hours)

Emphasis in Digital Arts

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates in Computer Science and Digital Arts (B.S.) with Emphasis in Digital Arts will:

  • Gain creative thinking skills
  • Gain understanding of creative workflows using software/technologies
  • Gain communication and organizational skills
  • Gain Domain spec knowledge
  • Gain project experience

Requirements

  • CPTR 240 3D Modeling and Animation 1 (3 hours)
  • CPTR 256 Creative Coding (3 hours)
  • CPTR 454 Senior Project and Seminar (3 hours)

Cognate Requirements

  • ART 123 Basic Drawing (3 hours)
  • ART 215 Painting Studio 1 (3 hours)
  • COMM 219 Intro to Adobe Creative Cloud (3 hours)
  • COMM 222 Collage and Compositing Techniques in Digital Arts (3 hours)
  • PSYC 112 General Psychology (3 hours)

Complete seven courses from the two Areas of Concentration listed below. At least 2 courses must come from each Area of Concentration.

Area of Concentration 1: Screen and time-based media

  • COMM 206 Digital Photography (3 hours)
  • COMM 209 Video Production (3 hours)
  • CPTR 239 Graphic and Web Design (3 hours)
  • CPTR 257 Digital Video Editing (3 hours)
  • CPTR 346 Motion Graphics (3 hours)

Area of Concentration 2: 3-D modeling, animation, and game development

  • CPTR 220 Digital Sound (3 hours)
  • CPTR 242 Game Development in Unreal 1 (3 hours)
  • CPTR 250 3D Modeling and Animation 2 (3 hours)
  • CPTR 342 Game Development in Unreal 2 (3 hours)
  • ENG 220 Interactive Story Telling (3 hours)

*2026-2027 Course Catalog

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