DEGREE PLAN INFORMATION
Students should meet with a UHD Academic Advisor to develop their own plan.
CAREERS
Computer Science professionals design and create fun and valuable apps for iPhones, iPads, Android and Windows 8 devices, to name a few. They design and build software and devise effective solutions to real-world problems. The computer science curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers such as:
- Software Developer
- Database Designer/Administrator
- Software Quality Assurance Engineer
- Computer Hardware Engineer
- Computer Systems Analyst
- Web Developer
- Network and Computer system Administrator
- Information Security Analysts
- Computer Programmer
- Mobile App Developer
- Medical Imaging
- Digital Forensics
Computer science graduates not only work in classic high-tech companies like IBM, Microsoft, Dell, etc., but in all sectors of information and computing systems ranging from insurance, banking, and finance, to telecommunications (e.g. American National Insurance, Capital One, and AT&T). Graduates also work in the petrochemical sector for corporations such as Exxon Mobil and Transocean.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Graduates who earn a BS in Computer Science will be able to:
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Demonstrate an understanding of various aspects of computing environments, including hardware organizations, programming languages and paradigms, operating systems, and other computing tools.
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Master the fundamental concepts of computer programming, including data models and abstraction, control structures, symbolic logic, algorithmic thinking and testing and debugging with various computing environments.
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Be proficient in conveying Computer Science knowledge, both orally and in writing.
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Demonstrate ethical awareness and teamwork skills.
SUGGESTED MINORS
- Engineering Technology 20 hours minimum