College of Arts and Sciences

BS in Computer Science and Engineering

Computer Science and Engineering is our newest major within the department that helps you open up your career options by studying both computer science (software) and computer engineering (hardware). You take exciting classes in programming, coding, design and analysis, computation, and electrical engineering.

About the Major

You are introduced to the field of electronic engineering so you learn about digital circuit design and micro-controllers, all while understanding how the entire computer works. There are two tracks to choose from:

Systems and Networks allows you to focus on computer software and its design and development

Software Design and Development allows you to focus on computer hardware and computer networks

No matter which track you choose, our expert faculty support you with one-on-one instruction and academic advising.

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Degree Requirements

You must complete a total of 91 credits that includes a combination of core computer science, mathematics, science, and engineering courses.

Among the required courses are:

Fundamentals of Computing I and II
Architecture and Assembly Language
Calculus I and II
Differential Equations
Engineering and Design
Digital System Logic
College Chemistry I
Calculus-Based Physics

For more information, and to see a complete list of degree requirements, visit the Course Catalog.

You complete courses from either the Systems and Network or Software Design and Development tracks. In addition, you must complete an ethics course, electives, and a capstone.

Examples of track courses include:

Systems and Networks
Computer Networks
Computer Operating Systems
Routing and Switching Essentials

Software Design and Development:

Concepts of Programming Languages
Principles of Database Systems
Data Mining

For more information, and to see a complete list of track courses, visit the Course Catalog.

Career Outlook

Some of the careers you can prepare for are:

Hardware architect and engineer
Network architect
Systems engineering
Information security analyst

Maggie Piotrowski

Computer Science and Engineering, '22

Enrolling in the CSE program gave Maggie, an aviation enthusiast who is taking flying lessons, the opportunity to strengthen her strong technical skills and immerse herself in a versatile environment. She also was happy to learn the CSE major combined all of her favorite subjects through the integration of electrical engineering and computer engineering with computer science. Learn more.

UHart has helped me find the balance between flight school, academic life, and work life, and my professors and advisors have been very supportive of my goals."

Track Information

COURSE SEQUENCE-SOFTWARE TRACK (PDF) COURSE SEQUENCE-SYSTEMS TRACK (PDF)