COMPUTER SCIENCE
52 credit hours
WHY STUDY COMPUTER SCIENCE AT TIU?
Jobs in technology are abundant, and we want to help you find the right one. As a computer science major, you will complete a professional internship to discover what you love and acquire new skills. Leave Trinity prepared to excel in any number of demanding careers.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE ME TO EARN MY DEGREE?
Most Computer Science majors finish their degree in 3-4 years. Requirements for this degree total 51 hours.
DID YOU KNOW?
In 2016, Computer Science was the second highest major desired by employers to hire, with Business as the first. You can diversify a Computer Science degree by adding a double-major in Business or Mathematics.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
The Computer Science Major is designed to prepare students for a career in software development. Requirements total 46-52 hours. Up to 4 hours count for general education requirements. By the time you graduate, you will be able to analyze computer-related problems and design, implement, and evaluate solutions. You will also learn how to communicate technology-related ideas orally and in writing with clarity and organization. And importantly, you will learn how to integrate your new skills in computer science with your Christian faith.
COURSEWORK:
Requirements for this degree total 51 hours. You’ll take interesting courses like:
- Software Engineering
- Web Programming
- Computer Ethics
Computer Science
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
| CS 120 | Computer Programming I | 3 hours |
| CS 170 | Computer Operating Systems | 4 hours |
| CS 220 | Computer Programming II | 3 hours |
| CS 240 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 hours |
| CS 260 | Computer Networking | 3 hours |
| CS 310 | Database Management Systems | 3 hours |
| CS 320 | Data Structures | 3 hours |
| CS 330 | Web Programming | 3 hours |
| CS 340 | Programming Languages | 3 hours |
| CS 410 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 hours |
| CS 420 | Software Engineering | 3 hours |
| CS 445 | Internship | 1–6 hours |
| CS 490 | Computer Ethics | 3 hours |
| SUPPORTING COURSES | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
| MA 121 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 4 hours |
| Choose one: | ||
| MA 285X | Statistics | 4 hours |
| MA 321 | Mathematical Statistics | 4 hours |
| Total Hours | 46–51 hours | |
CAREER OUTCOMES: |
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| Computer Programmer | Mathematics Teacher |
| Software Engineer | Applications Analyst |
| IT Analyst | Game Developer |
| Web Designer | Multimedia Programmer |
| Network Manager | |
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