Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Computer Science is an area of study that involves programming, human-computer interaction, and information security.
Graduates from Fort Hays State University are prepared to enter the workforce as capable programmers and problem solvers. Posessing the knowledge and skills necessary to advance steadily in their careers.
Earning a degree in computer science will place you in high demand at a variety of federal agencies and private software and technology companies. With both online and in-person degree options, you will have the flexibility to suit your needs.
Career Paths
From team leadership to computer programming, a degree in computer science will provide you with the skills most valued by employers. As computer technologies become increasingly integral to day-to-day life, people possessing the technical skills will be in ever-increasing demand. More employers than ever are competing to hire skilled employees, and not just software companies, but everyone from government agencies to universities and hospitals, as well as financial institutions. A degree in computer science can lead to careers in:
- Information Systems Security Engineer
- Hardware Systems Engineer
- Software Engineer
- System Center Operations Manager
- Capacity Analysis
- Windows Systems Engineer
Program of Study
Required General Education Courses*
- INF 101—Intro to Computer Information Systems (3 Credit Hours) – Clep exam available
- MATH 110—College Algebra (3 Credit Hours) – Clep exam available
- MATH 122—Plane Trigonometry (3 Credit Hours)
- MATH 234—Analytic Geometry & Calculus I (5 Credit Hours)
- MATH 250—Elements of Statistics (3 Credit Hours)
Required Networking Courses
- INF 250—Introduction to Web Development (3 Credit Hours)
- INF 651—Front-End Web Development I (3 Credit Hours)
- INF 652—Database Design and Programming (3 Credit Hours)
- INF 653—Back-End Web Development I (3 Credit Hours)
Major Courses
- CSCI 111—Survey of Computer Science (3 Credit Hours)
- CSCI 121—Computer Science I (3 Credit Hours)
- CSCI 221—Computer Science II (3 Credit Hours)
- CSCI 231—Object-Oriented Programming (3 Credit Hours)
- CSCI 241—Foundations of Computing (3 Credit Hours)
- CSCI 251—Data Structures (3 Credit Hours)
- CSCI 321—Assembly Language (3 Credit Hours)
- CSCI 331—Operating Systems (3 Credit Hours)
- CSCI 421—Programming Languages (3 Credit Hours)
- CSCI 431—Computer Graphics (3 Credit Hours)
- CSCI 441—Software Engineering (3 Credit Hours)
- CSCI 675—Seminar (3 Credit Hours)
Graduation Requirements
In addition to the coursework requirements, students must also have: A minimum grade point average of 2.0 and a 120 credit hours A minimum of 45 hours of upper division course work 60 hours must come from a 4-year institution A minimum of 30 hours of coursework must be taken from FHSU Your academic advisor will work with you to track your progress towards the successful completion of your degree.
*General Education requirements are based on your status:
Effective Fall 2022
- Freshman or Transfer with 36 credit hours or less
- Transfer with Associate's or 36 credit hours or more
Prior to Fall 2022
Engage with industry Leaders
FHSU graduates are in high demand in any industry from government security to technology and communications. You’ll join the ranks of accomplished alumni working in small business, government agencies, research organizations and Fortune 500 corporations. Both on-campus and online computer science students are encouraged to participate in collaborative research, attend professional events and connect with industry leaders at department events.