2025-2026 Academic Catalog

Dec 05, 2025

2025-2026 Academic Catalog

Computer Science, BSCS (COMPSCI-BSCS)

CIP Code: 110101

Program Description

As a computer science major, you will learn to solve problems using technology. A degree in computer science will give you a solid foundation in programming and software development. You will work with software and software systems across multiple application areas including machine learning, artificial intelligence, cyber security, mobile applications, web development, and databases.

The Computer Science and Engineering Department (CSE) is nationally recognized for its high quality of education and research. Our energetic, innovative, and multidisciplinary faculty is committed to excellence in teaching and innovative research programs at the leading edge of computer science and engineering. We have long-standing collaborations with vibrant local, state, and national computer industries including Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

We pride ourselves on having well-equipped educational laboratories, excellent faculty, small class sizes, opportunities for undergraduate participation in funded research projects, and a flexible program for working professionals. Students have the opportunity to truly reach their fullest potential here. Come and explore the small campus atmosphere where you can feel the sense of community, diversity, and intellectual vigor.

Program Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science program in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Computer Science and Similarly Named Computing Programs.

Program Admission Requirements

All CECS major programs require that students meet the following specifications:

Completion of 24 or more semester hours of college-level work
2.25 cumulative GPA at Wright State and in all academic work
C or higher in: ENG 1100 (or any Wright State Core first-year writing course)
The major-specific requirements listed below

Requirements specific to COMPUTER SCIENCE

C or higher in:
- CS 1180
- CS 1181
- MTH 2570 or CS 2200

Program Learning Objectives

Students enrolled in this program will learn to:

Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions
Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts
Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles
Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline
Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions

Program Learning Outcomes

As a result of their learning experience, graduates of this program can:

Advance - attain post-graduation licensure, graduate degrees, and transition through professional roles with increasing complexity, responsibility, and fulfillment
Engage - contribute to society through engagement in social, ethical, professional, and leadership activities
Lead - assume technical leadership and mentor roles
Adapt - maintain a strong foundational knowledge base and stay current with changing technologies, tools, and paradigms in their field

Combined Undergraduate and Graduate Program

This program offers three combined-degree programs with a master’s degree choices in Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, and Computer Science. A combined-degree program provides an opportunity for an undergraduate student to begin working toward a master’s degree in their senior year. This allows students to complete the bachelor’s and master’s degrees in less combined time than it would take to complete them sequentially.

Students enrolled in a combined-degree program may “double count” a maximum of nine credit hours of graduate-level courses to satisfy both the bachelor’s and the master’s degree requirements. Students must earn at least 141 unique credit hours (any credits that “double-count” toward both degrees are counted only once toward the total number of unique hours) in the combined-degree program.

To participate in a combined-degree program, students must apply through the College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies and meet all admission qualifications. Learn more about combined programs in Policy 5330.

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Program Requirements

I. Wright State Core: 36-37 Credit Hours

As a part of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Wright State University, all students must complete the Wright State Core, a general education curriculum. Most programs require 36 hours in the Core, some programs may require additional hours.

Specific Core classes in some of the Elements may be required by some majors. When this occurs, the specific Core courses required will be listed below. In Elements where a specific course is not required, students can choose any course from the Wright State Core Program Requirements.

First-Year Seminar: 1 Credit Hour

All students must successfully complete a First-Year Seminar during their first year. Transfer students who transfer 24 or more credit hours (post high school graduation) are exempt from this requirement and will need to satisfy one additional credit hour in the Additional Core Courses category.

UVC 1010 - First Year Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3

Element A - English Composition: 6 Credit Hours

All students must successfully complete ENG 1100.  Based on Writing Placement level, some students may be required to enroll in a corequisite course (DEV 0100).
ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
Second-Year Writing Course (3 credit hours)
EGR 3350 - Technical Communications for Engineers and Computer Scientists Credit Hour(s): 3 (IW)
OR
ENG 2140 - Research, Technical Writing, and Presentation for Scientists and Engineers Credit Hour(s): 3

Element B - Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic: 4 Credit Hours

Based on Math Placement Level, students may need additional prerequisite or corequisite coursework in mathematics prior to enrollment in the required course below.

Required:

MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4

Element C - Arts and Humanities: 6 Credit Hours

Students will select two Arts and Humanities courses, with different course prefixes from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. One course must fulfill the History requirement.

History Requirement (3 credit hours)

Choose 1 course from the list below:
HST 1100 - Western Civilizations to 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3 (GI)
HST 1200 - The West and the World since 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3 (GI)
HST 1500 - Introduction to Greek and Roman Culture Credit Hour(s): 3 (GI)
Arts and Humanities Course (3 credit hours)

Choose an additional Arts and Humanities course (a different prefix from what is chosen above) from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements.

Element D - Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 Credit Hours

Students will select two Social and Behavioral Sciences courses, with different course prefixes from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements.

Required:

CS 1000 - Technology and Society Credit Hour(s): 3 (GI) (IW)
Select an additional Social and Behavioral Sciences course, with a different course prefix (not CS) from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements.

Element E - Natural Sciences: 8-10 Credit Hours

Select two course sets (lecture/lab and/or lecture/lab/recitation), both must have a laboratory component:

BIO 1120 - Cells and Genes Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 1120L - Cells & Genes Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
BIO 1150 - Organisms and Ecosystems Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 1150L - Organisms & Ecosystems Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
CHM 1210 - General Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1210L - General Chemistry Lab I Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 1210R - General Chemistry Lab I Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
CHM 1220 - General Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1220L - General Chemistry Lab II Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 1220R - General Chemistry Lab II Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
EES 2510 - Earth Systems Credit Hour(s): 4
EES 2510L - Earth Systems Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
EES 2550 - Earth History Credit Hour(s): 4
EES 2550L - Earth History Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
PHY 2400 - General Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2400L - General Physics I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 2400R - General Physics I Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
PHY 2410 - General Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2410L - General Physics II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 2410R - General Physics II Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0

Additional Core Courses: 4-5 Credit Hours

Students will select up to 5 additional credit hours from Elements A-E from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements to reach the 36 minimum hours required in the Core. Unless specified by the student’s major, these are selected by the student. When a major has required courses in this area, the specific Core course(s) required will be listed below.

Required:

MTH 2310 - Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 4

Additional Core Requirements

Within the 36 credit hours of the Wright State Core students must successfully complete the following:

One Global Inquiry (GI) course

Two Inclusive Excellence (IE) courses

One to two Integrated Writing (IW) courses. To meet degree requirements all students must complete a minimum of 3 IW courses by choosing either (a) 1 in the Core and 2 in the major or (b) 2 in the Core and 1 in the major. Students should check their major program requirements for courses that fulfill Integrated Writing.

Students who do not make choices within the 36 required hours of the Core to fulfill the GI, IE, and IW requirements will take additional Core hours beyond the minimum of 36.

II. Computer Science and Engineering Courses: 58 Credit Hours

A. Required Computer Science Courses: 17 Credit Hours

CS 1180 - Computer Science I Credit Hour(s): 4 (IW)
CS 1181 - Computer Science II Credit Hour(s): 4 (IW)
CS 3100 - Data Structures and Algorithms Credit Hour(s): 3
CS 3180 - Comparative Languages Credit Hour(s): 3
CS 2210 - Logic for Computer Scientists Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
CS 3200 - Theoretical Foundations of Computing Credit Hour(s): 3

B. Required Computer Engineering Courses: 20 Credit Hours

CEG 2350 - Operating System Concepts and Usage Credit Hour(s): 4
CEG 3310 - Computer Organization Credit Hour(s): 4
CEG 4110 - Introduction to Software Engineering Credit Hour(s): 3 (IW)
CEG 4350 - Operating System Internals and Design Credit Hour(s): 3
CEG 4980 - Team Projects I Credit Hour(s): 3 (IW)
CEG 4981 - Team Projects II Credit Hour(s): 3 (IW)

C. CS/CEG Electives (3000 level or higher): 21 Credit Hours

At least 15 hours must be at the 4000 level

III. Mathematics and Statistic Courses: 13 Credit Hours

A. Required Mathematics & Statistics Courses: 10 Credit Hours

MTH 2530 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credit Hour(s): 3
CS 2200 - Discrete Structures and Their Algorithms Credit Hour(s): 4
OR
MTH 2570 - Discrete Mathematics for Computing Credit Hour(s): 4
ISE 2211 - Statistics for Engineers Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
STT 3600 - Introduction to Probability Credit Hour(s): 3

B. Additional Required Mathematics, Statistics, or Science Course: 3 Credit Hours

Any MTH or STT course 2000 level or above. MTH 2240 and MTH 2280 cannot be taken for credit if MTH 2300 is required by the program.
Any course in BIO, CHM, EES, or PHY with Lab co-requisites.

IV. General Electives: 12-13 Credit Hours

Students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours for a baccalaureate degree. If the total number of credit hours in the WSU Core (general education program) and the major requirements do not total at least 120 credits, students will choose additional courses (general electives) to meet the minimum required 120 credit hours. Students may choose from any undergraduate course in the Academic Catalog for which they meet the course prerequisites and for which they do not already have earned credit.

Students are encouraged to consider adding a minor, certificate, or microcredential.

Total: 120 Credit Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

A Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS), also known as a four-year guide, is an academic tool showing one example of how a program can be completed in a certain amount of time. All Wright State undergraduate majors can be completed in four years with careful planning. Some programs may require summer coursework. Time to degree is dependent on many factors including student placement in mathematics and writing courses, CCP and AP coursework, transfer coursework, and other variables.

These guides are valid for this year’s Academic Catalog only and are subject to change. These guides are a recommendation only and your actual program may vary. Students should consult with their academic advisor on a regular basis and create a personalized plan to degree completion.