• be able to use an integrated development environment to code and implement an executable program
• have a basic understanding of theoretical aspects of computer science
• be able to produce a software solution using an object-oriented programming architecture
• be familiar with standard CPU architectures
• understand the major differences among modern programming languages
• be able to analyze, design and implement a solution to real-world scientific or engineering problems
• be familiar with methods used to design and access databases
• be able to demonstrate knowledge of social and ethical impact of computers

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:

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:

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

Select the following course:
STAT 1401

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:

Select one world cultures course from the following courses:

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.

Area G Program Requirements Required Hours: 19
A grade of "C" or better is required in each CPSC course.

Area H Track Requirements Required Hours: 30
A grade of "C" or better is required in each CPSC course.

Area I General Electives Required Hours: 11
MATH from Area A (1)

Total Hours Required: 123