Apr 02, 2026

Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

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Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025 Archived Catalog

4-Year Plan

Computer Science, B.A.

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Student Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to demonstrate foundational knowledge of programming logic and understand the need for life-long learning.
Students will be able to develop various programming skills that would be applicable to the current industry.
Students will be able to anticipate, identify, and resolve moral and ethical dilemmas through their understanding and application of the Christian worldview.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with major in Computer Science

University Core Curriculum - 45 hours

Program requirements satisfy 3 of the 48 hours in the Core Curriculum.

The Mathematics elective area is satisfied by one of the following: BUS 2193 , MTH 1003 , MTH 1163 , MTH 2103 , PSY 2383 .

Core Curriculum Courses

Computer Science Core - 36 hours

CS 1233 Object-Oriented Programming (On Campus)
CS 1513 Java Programming (On Campus)
CS 2173 Computer Networking (On Campus)
CS 2243 Data Structures and Algorithms (On Campus)
CS 2423 Web Applications (On Campus)
CS 2823 C# & dotNET (On Campus)
CS 3363 Database Design (On Campus)
CS 3533 Software Engineering (On Campus)
MTH 1153 Linear Algebra (On Campus)
MTH 1163 Calculus I (On Campus)
MTH 2213 Discrete Mathematics (On Campus)

Statistics Elective

One of the following

BUS 2193 Business Statistics (On Campus and Online)
MTH 2103 Applied Statistics for Scientists (On Campus)
MTH 3183 Probability and Statistics (On Campus)
PSY 2383 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (On Campus and Online)

Technical Electives - 6 hours

Six hours from the following; lecture and corresponding lab must be taken together.

CS 1301 Introduction to Game Design (On Campus)
CS 3213 Computer Architecture & Operating System (On Campus)
CS 3231 Selected Topics (On Campus)
CS 3232 Selected Topics (On Campus)
CS 3233 Selected Topics (On Campus)
CS 3333 Game Design 1 (On Campus)
CS 3343 Game Design 2 (On Campus)
CS 3443 Machine Learning (On Campus)
CS 3473 Advanced Web Applications (On Campus)
CS 3643 Artificial Intelligence (On Campus)
CS 3683 Advanced JAVA Programming (On Campus)
CS 3743 Advanced Computer Programming (On Campus)
CS 3773 Big Data & Cloud Computing (On Campus)
CS 4083 Software Testing & Quality Assurance (On Campus)
CYB 7103 Cybersecurity Foundations (Online)
CYB 7223 Network and Cloud Security (Online)
CYB 7233 Information Technology Risk Management (Online)
CYB 7243 Web Application Security (Online)
CYB 7433 Incident Management (Online)
EE 2211 Digital Electronics Lab (On Campus)
EE 2212 Digital Electronics (On Campus)
EE 3123 Embedded Systems (On Campus)
EN 1112 Introduction to Engineering, Computer Science, and Cybersecurity (On Campus)
EN 3222 Collaborative Design Lab (On Campus)
Note: A minimum grade of ‘C/2.0’ or better must be earned in graduate level courses to count towards a master’s degree at JBU.

Minor - 18-21 hours

Students must complete a minor, a double major, or a dual degree.

Minor field, area of interest, or electives as necessary to complete minimum total hours

This academic program requires 12-15 elective credits (depending upon minor choice). Under federal regulations, financial aid is generally limited to course work that applies to your declared program of study. Courses outside your program requirements, including excess electives, may not be eligible for financial aid. Adding a double major, double degree, minor(s), specialization(s), an Accelerated Master’s Program, or making other changes, may impact the number of elective credits that will be covered by financial aid. Please review your degree plan and consult with your academic advisor prior to registering for any course that is not required for your program of study. Courses not covered by financial aid are the financial responsibility of the student.

Minimum total semester hours - 120