Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

UMUC's Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is designed for students who have a good background in mathematics and an interest in the theory, practice, art, and science of computer programming. This major provides graduates with an educational foundation appropriate for careers in computer software or computer system design, including careers as software engineers, application software designers, system programmers, and system engineers.

Students who graduate with a major in Computer Science will be able to: analyze the effects of computerization on the global workplace; develop and present computer software and system designs effectively, both orally and in writing; design and develop computer software using appropriate programming languages; utilize effective computer organization and system architecture to enhance performance; design and use efficient algorithms and data structures in writing computer programs; apply the mathematical foundations of computer science in analyses of models of computation; and use information resources to assist with projects or research. This degree requires 120 credits of coursework to complete.