Program Information:
Students seeking a computer science education play a vital role in this technology. They code software that streamlines business processes and enhances customer service; create and maintain computer networks for businesses; develop big data systems that contribute to informed decision making; and implement cyber-security protections that prevent unwanted data intrusions. This degree will prepare students for transfer to a four-year university.
- Students planning to transfer are recommended to verify senior-institution requirements, which vary.
- This program is appropriate for students wishing to utilize computer science in a business setting.
- Provides a rigorous program recommended by the nation’s leading computer science societies.
For Program Information Contact:
Math and Computer Science Department at 217-786-2326 or 217-786-2386 or see a Student Success Coach.
Course Requirements:
Required General Education Courses
Please see your Student Success Coach for course planning.
Recommended General Education Courses
| ECO 110 | Elements of Economics | 3 |
| OR | |
| ECO 131 | Principles of Ecomomics I (Microeconomics) | 3 |
| OR | |
| ECO 132 | Principles of Economics II (Macroeconomics) | 3 |
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| MAT 141 | Introductory Statistics | 4 |
| Fine Arts Selection | 3-4 |
| Humanities Selection | 3-4 |
| Humanities or Fine Arts Selection | 3 |
| Life Science Selection | 3-4 |
| Physical Science Selection | 3-4 |
| Social Science Selection | 3 |
| Social Science Selection | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 29-31 |
A minimum of seven (7) credits must be earned in both the life and physical science areas; must be selected from the list of General Education Core Curriculum courses and must include one laboratory course.
Social science credits must be earned in at least two areas; see catalog or Student Success Coach for options.
Recommended Program Courses
| CAS 121 | Computer Applications and Concepts | 3 |
| CSC 100 | Understanding Technology Today | 3 |
| CSC 170 | Computer Science I | 3 |
| CSC 270 | Computer Science II | 3 |
| MAT 131 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
| MAT 220 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
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| Computer Science Course Selection | 3 |
| OR | |
| CSC 125 | Computer Programming Concepts | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 22-23 |
MAT 131 is recommended, however MAT 113 could be taken in it's place.
NOTE: All courses in this paradigm may only be used once to fulfill credit hour requirements.
Total Credit Hours: 60-67