The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program at California University of PA is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. This program helps you develop expertise in computer science, which enables graduates to be successful. In addition to being successful in industry, many of our graduates have gone on to achieve graduate degrees in computer science and other fields from universities throughout the country.

The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended framework for completing this program of study in four years.

It is the goal of the Computer Science program to produce graduates who:

• are successful professionals in industry and graduate school,
• are life-long learners and keep current in their professional field, and
• perform ethically and professionally in industry and society.

To achieve the program goals of the Computer Science program, we will provide students with the opportunity to develop:

• an ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline,
• an ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution,
• an ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs,
• an ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal,
• an understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities ,
• an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences,
• an ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society,
• to recognize the need for and demonstrate an ability to engage in continuing professional development,
• an ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice,
• an ability to apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices, and
• an ability to apply design and development principles in the construction of software system of varying complexity in a variety of language platform.