Computer and Information Science

The Computer and Information Sciences Department offers programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels. For undergraduates, we offer BA degrees, BS degrees and minors in both Information Sciences & Technology and Computer Science . At the graduate level, we offer both MS and PhD degrees.

Our Undergraduate Programs are briefly summarized below for comparison of the degree requirements and focus of study.

Program Characteristics	Requirements Outside Department (does not include University core courses)	Requirements Within Major Department	Job Potential
CIS Program (to description)
-In-depth Programming -Systems and Theory -Algorithms -Software Engineering -Computer Architecture -Data Structures -Programming Techniques -Mathematically & technically rigorous -Graduates have strong programming, analysis & communication skills	- 2 semesters of calculus - 2 semesters of a sequenced laboratory science - 1 communications course - 1 theory elective within or outside the department	BA: 9 CIS courses BS: 13 CIS Courses Note: Includes six semesters of programming covering: -Data Structures -Algorithms -Architecture -Systems	-Systems Programmer -Systems Analyst -Application Programmer -Computer Scientist -Consultant -Technology jobs based on interest
IST Program (to description)
-Systems Design -Development & Implementation -Database & Network Systems -Applications for various disciplines	- 2 math courses - 1 statistics course - 1 science course	BA: 11 CIS courses BS: 15 CIS courses	-Analyst/Designer -Systems and Re-quirements -Software Developer -Consultant -Network, Database & security applications -Traditional Business/Scientific applications -Application of information technology to new fields