Bachelor of Computer Science
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Outcomes & Careers
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$136k
Computer Scientist
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a computer and information research scientist is $136,620.
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$164k
Computer Manager
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a computer and information systems manager is $164,070.
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$102k
Computer Analyst
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a computer and information analyst is $102,240.
In the computer science program, you’ll be immersed in a challenging, growing field. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.
Computer Science - 84 Hours - No Minor Required
Required Courses:
- CS101 Introduction to Computer Programming (3)
- CS155 Computer Science I (4)
- CS245 Discrete Structures I (3)
- CS265 Computer Science II (4)
- CS288 Computer Systems & Assembly Language (4)
- CS300 Computer Science III (3)
- CS345 Discrete Structures II (3)
- CS350 Analysis of Algorithms (3)
- CS351 C and POSIX Environment (4)
- CS380 Computer Operating Systems (3)
- CS390 Programming Languages (3)
- CS433 Data Analytics (3)
- CS440 Database (3)
- CS445 Software Engineering I (3)
- CS480 Data Communications (3)
- CS495 Senior Seminar (1)
- CS499 Capstone Experience (3)
- CS591 Advanced Artificial Intelligence (3)
- CY201 Introduction to Cybersecurity (3)
- IU315 Ethics in the Cyber World (3)
- MA139 Applied Calculus (3)
- MA223 Elementary Probability and Statistics (3)
- MA464 Mathematical Cryptography (3)
- CSxxx 300 level and above (6)
A grade of ‘C’ or better is required in each course that is a prerequisite course.
Choose 2 science courses with lab:
- BI163/063 Evolution and Ecology (4)
- CH184/185 General Chemistry I and lab (3+1)
- PH120/020 Introductory Physics I (5)
Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program.
- Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
- Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
- Written Communication – 6 hours
- Oral Communication – 3 hours
- Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
- Mathematics – 3 hours
- Humanities & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
- Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
- Civics examination
Freshmen Year
Fall Semester (13 Hours)
- UI100 (1)
- EN100 (3)
- CS101 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (16 Hours)
- CS155 (4)
- CS245 (3)
- IU315 (3)
- MA139
- General Education (3)
Milestone: Maintain 2.0 cumulative GPA
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- CS265 (4)
- CS288 (4)
- CS351 (4)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- CS300 (3)
- CS380 (3)
- MA223 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Milestone: Maintain 2.0 cumulative GPA
Summer courses are encouraged to avoid 18-hour semesters.
Junior Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- CS345 (3)
- CS390 (3)
- CS440 (3)
- CS480 (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (16-17 Hours)
- CS433 (3)
- CS591 (3)
- CY201 (3)
- Natural Science Course (4-5)
- General Education (3)
Milestone: Maintain 2.0 cumulative GPA
Senior Year
Fall Semester (16-17 Hours)
- CS350 (3)
- CS445 (3)
- CS300-599 (3)
- Natural Science Course (4-5)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (13-14 Hours)
- CS495 (1)
- CS499 (3)
- CS300-599 (3)
- MA464 (3)
- Elective (0-1)
Milestone: Maintain 2.0 cumulative GPA
A “Milestone” signifies a significant stage for a student in the completion of a degree.
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Computer Science Opportunities
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11X
Statewide Missouri Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition Champions
Southeast Missouri State University is the 11x defending champion of the Missouri Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition. This statewide competition focuses on the operational aspect of managing and protecting an existing network infrastructure in addition to examining the abilities of students to design, configure, and protect a network over an entire semester.
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State-of-the-Art Research Facilities
One of the many research facilities on campus is the Cyber Range, an interactive, remote-accessible computational platform of virtualized digital resources which can be weaved together to aid and solve experimental, research, educational, and operational challenges of cyber-enabled systems offering educational content delivery and collaboration. The Department of Computer Science also maintains a separate OpenStack deployment dedicated for faculty and graduate student research called the Research Cluster, offering 200 cores with a total of 300GB of RAM, and 12TB of storage.
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100%
Students Graduate with Internships
Students earn experiential learning through hands-on work in their field of study while connecting classroom concepts to real-world situations. This professional experience does more than add to your resume, it helps you build connections in your industry.
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Cape Girardeau, MO 63701