Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
The Computer Science program at Lamar is broad-based in Computer Science emphasizing the following areas:
- computer programming languages
- data structures
- information systems
- theory of programming languages
- software engineering
- networking
- database
- multimedia
- applications of computer science
- computer architecture
Students can also explore concentrations in computer science bioinformatics and computer science game development.
The program requires:
- 48 hours in computer science,
- 20 hours in mathematics,
- 12 hours in laboratory science,
- 3 hours in free electives
- 3 hours in electrical engineering
- general university requirements for a bachelor's degree
Students are required to take the ETS computer science field exam during the semester in which they are graduating.
The student who completes this four-year academic program is awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and is well prepared to pursue a professional career as a Computer Scientist or to pursue graduate work in computer science or an area of specialization.
The B.S. in Computer Science Program is accredited by the Accreditation Board of Electronics and Technology. Learn More →