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Computer Science BS/MS
Computer Science BS/MS

Computer Science BS/MS

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  • Level:4-Year Combined Degree
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Entry Requirements

We require:

  • academic transcripts (see below)

  • GED students: a copy of the GED certificate from the state, along with a copy of your GED test record

Optional: 

  • SAT/ACT score*

  • letter of recommendation from a teacher or school counselor: highly recommended for our most competitive programs, such as nursing, biology, engineering, and psychology

  • a personal essay (up to 650 words) that demonstrates qualities of leadership, community service, work experiences and/or other significant interests; this can be completed as part of your Common Application

*Test optional admissions

  • UMass Dartmouth is 100% test optional. The admission decision will be based on a holistic review of the application including the high school record, recommendations, personal essay and other materials submitted by the applicant. SAT/ACT scores are encouraged as many of our programs are competitive. See our frequently asked questions about test optional admission.

17 college preparatory courses are required:

  • English—4 units

  • Mathematics—4 units: algebra I & II and geometry or trigonometry (or comparable), including math during the final year of high school

  • Foreign language—2 units of the same language

  • Sciences—3 units; all must be laboratory sciences: natural science, physical science, technology/engineering

  • Social sciences—2 units, including 1 in U.S. history

  • Electives—2 units in college preparatory courses

We encourage you to submit your first quarter grades as soon as possible.

English Requirements

  • All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English language proficiency and are required to submit TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or PTE (53) scores.

  • Applicants may waive the language score requirement if their secondary institution provides written verification that the means of instruction is in English, they are enrolled in an IB curriculum, attend American School or enrolled in a curriculum that leads to Cambridge International Examinations: IGCSE/O-level and GCE/A level exam.

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Course Information

The emphasis of computer and information science is on software, the methodologies of computing, and the study of powerful programming.

The computer science curriculum is programming intensive, supported by substantial laboratory components, and directed toward modern software development. Your studies are supplemented by work in specialized labs and a network of state-of-the-art workstations.

You will be prepared to work in the computer industry and in business, in careers that have high growth and earning potential. You may work as a computer scientist, software engineer, software developer, database administrator, computer support specialist, or system administrator. You'll also be well-prepared to continue your studies at the graduate level.

The Computer & Information Science Department also offers a bachelor's degree in computer science with an option in software engineering: the systematic approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software systems used in business, medicine, science, engineering, entertainment, and other fields.

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Computer Science Core Requirements

Computer Science (standard option) majors are required to complete the following core requirements with a grade of “C” or better:

  • CIS 180 - Object-Oriented Prog I Credits: 4

  • CIS 181 - Object-Oriented Prog II Credits: 4

  • CIS 190 - Intro Procedural Program Credits: 4

  • CIS 272 - Intro to Computing Systems Credits: 4

  • CIS 273 - Comp Organiztn & Design Credits: 3

  • CIS 280 - Software Spec & Design Credits: 4

  • CIS 360 - Algorithms & Data Struct Credits: 4

  • CIS 361 - Models of Computation Credits: 3

  • CIS 370 - Design Of Operating Syst Credits: 4

  • CIS 481 - Paral&Distr Sftware Syst Credits: 3

  • CIS 498 - Senior Software Engineering Project I Credits: 4

  • CIS 499 - Senior Software Engineering Project II Credits: 3

Technical Electives for Computer Science

Complete four additional courses from the following CIS technical electives, each with a grade of ‘C’ or better.

  • CIS 402 - Special Topics in Computer & Information Science Credits: 3

  • CIS 410 - Program Language Design Credits: 3

  • CIS 412 - Artificial Intelligence Credits: 3

  • CIS 430 - Data Mining&Knowl Discov Credits: 3

  • CIS 431 - Human-Computer Interactn Credits: 3

  • CIS 433 - Mobile Application Development with Android Credits: 3

  • CIS 434 - Mobile Application Development with iOS Credits: 3

  • CIS 440 - Software Process and Project Management Credits: 3

  • CIS 442 - Digital Forensics Credits: 3

  • CIS 443 - Applied Cryptography Credits: 3

  • CIS 444 - Cyber Defense and Operations Credits: 3

  • CIS 446 - Secure Software Development Credits: 3

  • CIS 447 - Network Security & Data Assurance Credits: 3

  • CIS 452 - Database Systems Credits: 3

  • CIS 454 - Computer Graphics Credits: 3

  • CIS 455 - Bioinformatics Credits: 3

  • CIS 461 - Formal Methods for Software Engineering Credits: 3

  • CIS 463 - Game Engine Design Credits: 3

  • CIS 464 - Computer Game Design Credits: 3

  • CIS 465 - Topics Computer Vision Credits: 3

  • CIS 466 - Introduction to Mobile Robotics Credits: 3

  • CIS 467 - Image Analysis & Processing Credits: 3

  • CIS 468 - Data Visualization Credits: 3

  • CIS 469 - Software Development for the Web Credits: 3

  • CIS 471 - Compiler Design Credits: 3

  • CIS 475 - Computer Networks Credits: 3

  • CIS 476 - Network Programming Credits: 3

  • CIS 477 - Computer and Information System Security Credits: 3

  • CIS 490 - Machine Learning Credits: 3

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