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Nov 22, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Computer and Information Science, B.S.
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HEGIS Number: 0701
Curriculum Code: U0286
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Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Computer & Information Science
The Computer & Information Science (CIS) degree program focuses on the subjects of computers, their organization, and the programs that run them. Emphasis is placed on software rather than hardware. CIS majors may choose to specialize in either system software or information systems or computer and network security by appropriate selection of CIS electives. See sample programs at end of section.
CIS Major Requirements: 68 Credits (17 courses)
1. Required Courses: 40 Credits (10 courses )
2. Required Elective courses: 12 Credits (3 courses)
Take any three of the following courses:
3.Required Mathematics Courses: 16 Credits (4 courses)
Liberal Education Curriculum Courses
Refer to the Liberal Education Curriculum Bulletin for requirements.
General Electives
In consultation with academic advisor, for a total of 120 credits.
Other Requirements
- A grade of C or higher is needed in all required computer science and mathematics courses.
- Transfer students must complete a minimum of 28 credits (7 courses) of the required major courses at or above the 3000 level at Old Westbury.
College Wide Requirements
- 120 credits overall (40 credits at Old Westbury, may transfer a maximum of 80 credits)
- 45 Upper Division credits (3000, 4000, or 5000 level courses)
- 60 Liberal Arts credits
- Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.0
Sample Course Sequence By Major
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