Webster University has established strong alliances with many organizations and companies in the computer science industry. Students are encouraged to explore the available internship opportunities to get hands-on IT experience while gaining real-world business experience. Recent computer science graduates now work at companies such as Boeing, Monsanto, Maritz, Scottrade, Edward Jones, and Anheuser-Busch.

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate mastery of computer science in the following core knowledge areas:
  • Software development
  • Algorithms and data structures
  • Computer organization, hardware and architecture
  • Data and information management
• Describe how technological advances impact social issues and professional practice
• Write and orally communicate technical material effectively and professionally
• Apply problem-solving skills and the knowledge of computer science to solve problems

Webster’s BS in Computer Science requires 51 credit hours.

• COSC 1550 Computer Programming I (3 hours)
• COSC 1560 Computer Programming II (3 hours)
• COSC 1570 Math for Computer Science (3 hours)
• COSC 2610 Operating Systems (3 hours)
• COSC 2670 Network Principles (3 hours)
• COSC 2810 Systems Analysis and Design (3 hours)
• COSC 2710 Social Engineering and Society (3 hours)
• COSC 3050 Data Structures I (3 hours)
• COSC 3100 Data Structures II (3 hours)
• COSC 3230 Human-Computer Interaction (3 hours)
• COSC 3410 Computer Security (3 hours)
• COSC 3510 Computer Architecture (3 hours)
• COSC 4110 Database Concepts (3 hours)
• COSC 4120 Database Applications (3 hours)
• MATH 2410 Discrete Mathematics (3 hours)

Students will choose two of the following courses:

• COSC 3660 Network Concepts (3 hours)
• COSC 3810 Principles of Programming Languages (3 hours)
• COSC 4250 Object-Oriented Analysis & Design (3 hours)
• COSC 4260 Object-Oriented Programming (3 hours)
• COSC 3500 IT Project Management (3 hours)
• COSC 3900 Practicum (3 hours)
• MATH 2200 Statistics (3 hours)

Students planning to enter a graduate program in computer science or a related field after graduation are encouraged to take the following courses. These courses are not required for the BS in computer science:

• MATH 1610 Calculus I (5 hours)
• MATH 1620 Calculus II (5 hours)
• PHYS 2030 University Physics I (3 hours)
• PHYS 2031 University Physics I: Lab (1 hour)
• PHYS 2040 University Physics II (3 hours)
• PHYS 2041 University Physics II: Lab (1 hour)

You can get a Minor in Computer Science with 18 hours of required classes at Webster University.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate an introductory understanding of computer science concepts and principles.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to successfully design and write computer programs.
• Students will be able to critically analyze the role of technology in society.

Required Courses

• COSC 1550 Computer Programming I (3 hours)
• COSC 1560 Computer Programming II (3 hours)
• COSC 1570 Mathematics for Computer Science (3 hours)
• COSC 2710 Social Engineering and Society (3 hours)

Choose two of the following:

• COSC 2610 Operating Systems (3 hours)
• COSC 2670 Network Principles (3 hours)
• COSC 2810 Systems Analysis and Design (3 hours)
• COSC 2050 Java Programming (3 hours)
• COSC 2110 Computer Languages* (3 hours)

*Computer language content must vary