B.S./M.S. Options

The Computer Science department offers two B.S./M.S. options. Exceptional students of superior academic ability have the opportunity to accelerate their degree progress. Students can earn their B.S. in either Computer Information Systems or Computer Science, and also earn their M.S. in Computer Information Systems.

Either combined B.S./M.S. option allows students to fulfill the requirements of the undergraduate and master’s degrees, which require 122 and 33 credits, respectively, for a total of 155 credits. Students must write a plan of study for the department’s curriculum committee to challenge 3-15 credits of this total.The plan of study may incorporate advanced standing, independent study, and advanced courses which, when approved, can reduce the total B.S./M.S. credits to 140 credits.  Required undergraduate CIS and Mathematics courses, liberal arts requirements, and M.S. requirements may not be challenged.

Once accepted for this program, students do not obtain a degree until all course work is completed; then they are awarded two degrees – the B.S. in either Computer Information Systems or Computer Science, and the M.S. in Computer Information Systems.After admission to the program, the student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.No CIS course with a grade of lower than C+ will be accepted for graduation.No grade less than B in CIS 202, CIS 302,and CIS 321 will be accepted for graduation.All other graduate curriculum requirements apply.

Requirements for the B.S. Computer Information Systems/ M.S. Computer Information Systems Option (140 - 152 credits)

Liberal arts requirements (42 credits)
Undergraduate Computer Information Systems major (55 credits)
M.S. requirements (33 credits)
Free electives (25 credits)

Subtotal (155 credits)
Less potential challenge credits (3-15 credits)
Total (140-152 credits)

Requirements for the B.S. Computer Science/ M.S. Computer Information Systems Option (140 - 152 credits)

Liberal arts requirements (42 credits)
Undergraduate Computer Science major (53 credits)
M.S. requirements (33 credits)
Free electives (27 credits)

Subtotal (155 credits)
Less potential challenge credits (3-15 credits)
Total (140-152 credits)