Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Graduates of the BSDS program are equipped to work in diverse domains. Many alumni have found rewarding positions with prominent companies such as:

• Progressive Insurance
• Cleveland Clinic
• Sherwin-Williams
• KeyBank

Possible job prospects after finishing this program are the following:

• Information Security Analyst
• Systems Analyst/Engineer
• Business Systems Analyst
• Software Systems Engineer
• E-Commerce Analyst
• Data Scientist
• Data Analyst
• Data Engineer
• Machine Learning Engineer
• Statistician
• Data Architect
• Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

The Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates Ohio has one of the highest employments for Information Security Analysts, with 5,070 employed as of 2024. There is great demand for Information Security Analysts, as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 29% increase from 2024-2034, significantly faster than average for all occupations.

The BSCS program provides rigorous training in computer science, including core topics such as algorithms, data structures, computer systems, and programming languages. Elective courses allow students to specialize in areas like artificial intelligence, data science, software engineering, cybersecurity, and database systems. Designed to keep pace with the latest technological advancements, this program emphasizes both the practical applications and theoretical capabilities of computing. 

Major Requirements

The BSCS degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours, including general education, core computer science courses, and elective courses within computer science and related disciplines. In their senior year, students complete a capstone project, applying their cumulative knowledge to solve a significant computing problem.

Students in the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science are required to take courses in Mathematics, Science, and Engineering. Students choose areas of interest from the technical electives in their senior year. We have provided degree maps for a 4-year calculus entry, a 4-year pre-calculus entry, and a 5-year pre-calculus entry.

Degree Maps 2025-2026

Honors Program

CS honors students are required to complete 15 to 20 credit hours honors courses in the Computer Science Department. General guidelines for these credit hours are listed in the catalog. However, the specific courses that each student takes will be agreed upon by the student, the department’s undergraduate advisor, and the student’s honors advisor. The student’s regular undergraduate advisor is responsible for finding an honors advisor who is mutually agreeable to the undergraduate advisor, the honors advisor, and the honors student.

University Scholars

Scholars students who are majoring in Computer Science are required to complete 12 to 20 credit hours of honors courses in the Computer Science Department. General guidelines for these credit hours are listed in the catalog. However, the specific courses that each student selects to fulfill upper-division scholars requirements will be agreed upon by the student, the department’s undergraduate advisor, and the student’s scholars advisor. The student’s undergraduate academic advisor is responsible for finding an upper-division scholars advisor who is mutually agreeable to the undergraduate advisor, the scholars advisor, and the student.

Accelerated Master's Program

The Department of Computer Science also offers an accelerated program that would enable students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree as well as a Master of Computer Science in five years.

Learn more about the Accelerated Master's Program here

Learn more about the BSCS program and admissions requirements

Essence Bates

Title: Assistant Academic Coach (Computer Science)
Email: e.r.bates@csuohio.edu
 

Kyra Mymo

Title: Assistant Academic Coach  (Computer Science)
Email: k.mymo@csuohio.edu

There are a variety of scholarships available for incoming freshman and transfer students. Please see details below about how to apply for these scholarships.  We also provide a Roadmap to Financial Aid that simplifies the process. Students are encouraged to fill out the FAFSA form for consideration of all types of financial aid.

Learn more about scholarships here

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