BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

1. To offer a major program in computer science for students who wish to pursue a career in this field;
2. To offer a minor in computer science for students who feel the need for a less extensive concentration in computing techniques; and,
3. To serve students in other academic disciplines by offering instruction in computer applications useful in their areas of specialization.

The Department offers an undergraduate major with four choices of concentration.  In each concentration, students are guided through a carefully selected sequence of courses designed to provide a thorough grounding in practical aspects of the field.  Students will also acquire sufficient theoretical background to enable them to keep up with the rapid changes in computer technology and methodology.  Students should consult a Department advisor to determine which concentration and electives to choose.  A student graduating from this program has access to excellent career opportunities.

Declaration of Major

To declare a major in Computer Science, a student must fill out the "New Major Questionnaire" and the "Declaration of Major Form" available in the Computer Science Department office, room CLS-3053.  The questionnaire must be returned to the Department Office.  Submit the "Declaration of Major Form" to Enrollment Services.

A student must complete the major requirements in effect when the "Declaration of Major" is accepted by the Department.  Upon declaring the major, a student must choose a concentration.  If the student later wishes to change concentrations, he/she must notify the Department advisor.

Conditions for Graduation with a Degree in Computer Science

1. Declaration of major and minor (or second major)*
2. Meet major requirements as follows:

   42 credit hours of computer science course work, including 24 credit hours of CS core courses, plus an additional 18 credit hours of CS course work as required in the chosen concentration: Computer Science; Technical Programming; Computer Security; Information Technology. 

   No grade lower than a 'C' will be accepted in the major or minor.

   CORE COURSES (All CS majors)

   All students intending to graduate with a major in Computer Science must complete the following CS courses:

   CS-200	Programming I	3 cr.
   CS-201	Discrete Structures	3 cr.
   CS-207	Programming II	3 cr.
   CS-301	Computer Organization with Assembly Language Programming	3 cr.
   CS-304	Data Structures	3 cr.
   CS-308	Operating Systems	3 cr.
   CS-319	Fundamentals of Software Engineering	3 cr.
   CS-324	Introduction to the Design of Algorithms	3 cr.
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   	Total	24 cr.

   
   

   NO SUBSTITUTIONS ARE ALLOWED FOR CS CORE COURSES.

   Transfer students should note information in General Information. 
    

3. Completion of all University and College of Arts & Sciences requirements for graduation as listed in the University catalog.

See Graduation Instructions for CS Majors for instructions on filing for graduation.

 *Second Bachelor's Degree-Seeking students are not required to complete a minor or second major.

General Information

Registration for Computer Science Courses


Computer Science Concentration

Technical Programming Concentration

Computer Security Concentration

Information Technology Concentration
 

Graduation Instructions for CS Majors

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
5500 N. St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
Telephone: (773) 442-4720
Department Office: Classroom Building 3053

Administrative Aide/Undergraduate Advisor
Susan Coyle
Classroom Building 3057 Telephone (773) 442-4722
For an appointment call: (773) 442-4720

FOR INFORMATION ON THE GRADUATE PROGRAM IN COMPUTER SCIENCE CONTACT:
Peter G. Kimmel
Graduate Program Coordinator
Classroom Building 3058 Telephone (773) 442-4717