Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science

Program Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science is less theory intensive than the BS degree and integrates a wider variety of liberal arts courses. The BA provides flexibility to allow students to tailor their majors to satisfy individual talents and goals. It combines a set of required core courses with the opportunity to choose from among a wide variety of elective courses in the various areas of computer science.

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate understanding of object-oriented programming paradigm;
• Demonstrate understanding of algorithm analysis and data structures;
• Demonstrate understanding of theoretical foundations of computing;
• Demonstrate understanding of theory of programming languages;
• Demonstrate understanding of the principles of software engineering;
• Demonstrate understanding of domain-specific theory;
• Demonstrate understanding of the hardware/software interface;
• Demonstrate understanding of computer operating systems;
• Demonstrate facility with basic programming constructs;
• Demonstrate ability to design and implement object-oriented solutions;
• Demonstrate ability to develop domain-specific programs;
• Demonstrate professionalism in teamwork; and 
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication.