BS Four-Year Degree Plan: Computer Science/Computer Science Option (ABET Accredited)

This is only a sample schedule – your actual schedule may vary.

Meet with your advisor and review the class schedule before confirming your schedule.

Missouri State is committed to helping you graduate in four years.

The following degree plan, last reviewed 06-11-2024, is based on the 2023-24 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.

First semester (fall)

Courses Hours
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GEP 101 or UHC 110 (GenEd First Year Seminar) 2
ENG 110 (GenEd Written Commun. & Info Literacy) 3
MTH 137 or MTH 138 (GenEd Quantitative Literacy) 3-5
Total hours 11-13

Second semester (spring)

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MTH 314 Discrete Math or MTH 315 Algebraic Structures 3
COM 115 (GenEd Oral Communication) 3
HST 121 or HST 122 (GenEd US & MO Constitution) 3
BIO 121 or BMS 110 (GenEd Life Sciences) 3-4
Total hours 16-17

Third semester (fall)

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GenEd (Social & Behavioral) 3
Total hours 15

Fourth semester (spring)

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GenEd (Humanities) 3
Total hours 17

Fifth semester (fall)

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CSC Elective 3
PHY 123 or PHY 203 (GenEd Physical Science) 4-5
PLS 101 (GenEd US & MO Constitution) 3
Total hours 15-16

Sixth semester (spring)

Courses Hours
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CSC Elective 3
MTH 345 Stats for Sci & Eng or MTH 540 Stat Theory 3
ENG 310 Writing for Grad and Prof Schools or ENG 321 Writing II 3
GenEd (Cultural Competence) 3
Total hours 15

Seventh semester (fall)

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CSC Elective 3
Elective upper division 3
GenEd (Public Issues) 3
Total hours 13

Eighth semester (spring)

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Elective upper division 3
Elective upper division 3
GenEd (Social & Behavioral) 3
GenEd (Arts) 3
Total hours 16

Tips for success

  • A minor or second major is also required.
    • The computer science option has courses that automatically meet the requirements for a minor in math. Talk with your advisor to determine which minor (or second major) is best for you.
  • The computer science option can usually be completed in four years or eight semesters.
    • You may be able to finish sooner if you've earned dual credit or transfer credit while in high school or at other universities.
  • We recommend that you do not finish all of your general education courses before you start to take courses in computer science.
  • Some computer science courses do require prerequisites in mathematics. So, it's important to meet with an advisor in the program before you schedule for your first semester or as soon as you think you might be interested in the computer science major.
  • College preparatory exam scores in mathematics will determine if you will have to take additional courses in mathematics.
  • Review the admission and program requirements for full details on completing your degree.