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Bachelor of Science - Columbus State University

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Bachelor of Science

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in CS ( Education track) offered by the TSYS School of Computer Science is aimed at preparing computer science teachers to teach computer science and related topics in grades P to 12.

The BS in Computer Science - Education track provides solid background in computer science, as well as course work necessary for teaching certification at the P-12 level. With the nation facing a critical shortage of qualified computer science teachers, the student who completes the BS with certification should expect a solid academic preparation and numerous job prospects. As a part of UTeach Columbus, this program stresses early field experiences, inquiry based lessons, and highly engaged instruction. The Uteach coursework focuses directly on math, science, and computer science classroom settings

Career Opportunities

K-12 Computer Science Teachers, Computer Programmers, Mainframe Programmers, Web Developers, Network and Security Specialist

Admission Requirements

During the sophomore year, students intending to complete a teacher education program make formal application to the teacher education program. Normally, this occurs after the student has completed three semesters of full-time course work. Application is made to the COEHP Office of Student Advising and Field Experiences. For a list of current admission requirements, go to: https://safe.columbusstate.edu/teacher_ed.php.

Learning Outcomes

  • Graduates will demonstrate basic understanding of theoretical aspects of computer science
  • Graduates will be able to use an integrated development environment to code and implement an executable program
  • Graduates will be able to produce a software solution using an object-oriented programming architecture
  • Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of the vulnerabilities and threats to information security and measures to defend against them.
  • Graduates will be able to produce a web-based software solution using high-level development tools
  • Graduates will be able to analyze, design and implement a solution to real-world information processing problems
  • Graduates will be familiar with methods used to design and access databases
  • Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of the social and ethical impact of computers
  • Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in planning instruction based on standards and knowledge of students
  • Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in using a wide range of instructional strategies and differentiating instruction to help all students learn
  • Graduates will demonstrate proficiencies related to assessing learning and teaching and using assessment data to adapt instruction for improved student learning
  • Graduates will display values, commitments, dispositions, and habits associated with effective and professional teaching

Additional Program Requirements

For teacher certification, students must obtain a minimum overall and CSU grade point average of 2.5.

Prior to the student teaching semester, students must meet all requirements for admission to Student Teaching. For a list of current requirements, go to https://safe.columbusstate.edu/stu_teach.php.

To be recommended for teacher certification, students must pass the GACE Computer Science Test (for additional information on the GACE, go to https://gace.ets.org/).

Program of Study

Area A Essential Skills Required Hours: 9
ENGL 1101 (with a grade of "C" or better)
ENGL 1102 (with a grade of "C" or better)
MATH 1113

Note: MATH (1) is used in Area I

Area B Institutional Options Required Hours: 4
COMM 1110
Select one of the following courses:

ITDS 1125
ITDS 1779
ITDS 2726
ITDS 2727
ITDS 2735
ITDS 2746
ITDS 2748
ITDS 2749
ITDS 2755
OR
Select one of the following courses:
EURO 2105
INTS 2105
LEAD 1705
LIBR 1105
POLS 2401
HIST 1111
HIST 1112

Foreign Language 1001, 1002, 2001, or 2002
Any Area C-E course with a study abroad component.

Note: the two extra hours may be used as electives.

Area C Humanities/Fine Arts/Ethics Required Hours: 6
Select one of the following humanities courses:

ENGL 2111
ENGL 2112
ITDS 1145*
ITDS 1155
ITDS 2125
PHIL 2010

Select one of the following fine arts courses

ARTH 1100
ITDS 1145*
MUSC 1100
THEA 1100
*ITDS 1145, though listed under both humanities and fine arts, may be taken only once.

Area D Science/Math/Technology Required Hours: 11
Select two lab science courses from below:

ANTH 1145 (no lab)
ASTR 1105/1305 (lab optional)
ASTR 1106/1305
ATSC 1112/1112L
BIOL 1215K (lab included)
BIOL 1125 (no lab)
BIOL 1225K (lab included)
CHEM 1151/1151L
CHEM 1152/1152L
CHEM 1211/1211L
CHEM 1212/1212L
ENVS 1105/1105L (lab optional)
ENVS 1205K
GEOL 1110 (no lab)
GEOL 1121/1121L
GEOL 1122/1322
GEOL 2225 (lab included)
PHYS 1111/1311
PHYS 1112/1312
PHYS 1125/1325 (lab optional)
PHYS 2211/2311
PHYS 2212/2312

Select one of the following three courses:
STAT 1127

Area E Social Sciences Required Hours: 12
Select one course from the following two courses:
HIST 2111
HIST 2112
Take the following course:
POLS 1101
Select one behavioral science course from the following courses:

ECON 2105
ECON 2106
PHIL 2030
PSYC 1101
SOCI 1101

Select one world cultures course from the following courses:

ANTH 1105
ANTH 1107
ANTH 2105
ANTH 2136
ENGL 2136
GEOG 1101
HIST 1111
HIST 1112
INTS 2105
ITDS 1156

Wellness Requirement Required Hours: 3 

PHED 1205
Select any one PEDS course.

Area F Courses Related to Major Required Hours: 18
A grade of "C" or better is required in each CPSC course.

CPSC 1301 Computer Science 1
CPSC 1301L Computer Science 1 Lab
CPSC 1302 Computer Science 2
CPSC 2105 Computer Organization
CPSC 2106 Information Security
CPSC 2108 Data Structures
MATH 2125 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics
Note: extra math hour(s) applied to Area H

Area G Computer Science Requirements Required Hours: 27
A grade of "C" or better is required in each CPSC course.

CPSC 2125 Internet Programming
CPSC 3118 Graphic User Interface Development
CPSC 3125 Operating Systems
CPSC 3131 Database Systems 1
CPSC 3165 Professionalism in Computing
CPSC 3175 Object-Oriented Design
CPSC 4000 Baccalaureate Survey
CPSC 4125 Server-Side Web Development
CPSC 4175 Software Engineering
CPSC 5157 Computer Networks

Area H Education Requirements Required Hours:    32
A grade of "C" or better is required in each
Only two attempts allowed for each of the following courses. 

EDCI 2405 Elementary Practicum in Computer Science
ITDS 2125 Historical Perspectives on the Philosophy of Science and Mathematics
SPED 4115 Teaching Math and Science to Exceptional Learners
UTCH 1201 Step 1: Inquiry Approaches to Teaching
UTCH 1202 Step 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design
UTCH 2105 Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science
UTCH 2215 Research Methods
UTCH 3205 Classroom Interactions
UTCH 4205 Project-Based Instruction
UTCH 4485 Student Teaching
UTCH 4795 Student Teaching Seminar

Note: Extra Math hour from Area F 1

Area I General Electives Required Hours: 1

Total Hours Required: 123

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