Howard University
Washington, DC
Degree:
BS
Computer Science
Location:
College of Engineering and Architecture
Credits:
120 credits
System:
Semester
Required Computer Science (or Related):
• CSCI 100: Introduction to Computer Science (2 credits)
• CSCI 211: UNIX Lab (1 credit)
• CSCI 135/136/354: Computer Science I-III (10 credits)
• CSCI 201/202: Computer Organization (6 credits)
• CSCI 211: Database Systems (3 credits)
• CSCI 341: Theory of Computation (3 credits)
• CSCI 350: Structure of Programming (3 credits)
• CSCI 375: Software Engineering (3 credits)
• CSCI 376: Operation Research (3 credits)
• CSCI 401: Operating Systems (3 credits)
• CSCI 410: Modeling and Simulation (3 credits)
• CSCI 470: Fundamentals of Algorithms (3 credits)
• CSCI 472: Systems Management Analysis (3 credits)
• Technical Electives per selected Track (12 credits)
• CSCI 491/492: Senior Project I-II (4 credits)
Required Math:
• Calculus I-II (8 credits)
• Discrete Structures (3 credits)
• Linear Algebra (3 credits)
• Probability and Statistics (3 credits)
Required Science:
• Science A with Lab (4 credits)
• Science B with Lab (8 credits)
Required Engineering:
• Introduction to Engineering (2 credits)
Other Requirements:
• Writing Literacy and Discourse (3 credits)
• Reflective Writing Portfolio (3 credits)
• Principles of Speech (3 credits)
• Technical Writing (3 credits)
• Non-technical Electives from approved list, including at least one course from the African-American Cluster (9 credits)
Subfield Required:
Yes
Type:
Track
Options:
Select one:
•Computational Biology
• Computational Chemistry
• Gaming
• Computational Mathematics
• Computer Networking
• Computational Physics
• Computer Security
• Computer Science
Double or Dual Major Option(s):
Please consult with your college admissions officer or academic advisor.
Related Majors:
• BS Computer Engineering
Good to Know:
• It is the only Historically Black College/University (HBCU) with R1 status, the highest university research designation.
University's Webpage for this Program:
Catalog Year:
2024-2025
