Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
The bachelor of science degree in computer engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Bachelor of Science in Computer Foundations
This program is designed to prepare students in the foundations of computer hardware and software. Students in this program can choose to major in applied physics, computer science or information systems.
Bachelor of Science in Information Science
The bachelor of science in information science (BSIS) degree consists of courses chosen from the fields of business, computer science, economics, mathematics and psychology. Special emphasis is placed on systems analysis and design.
Master of Science in Applied Physics and Computer Science
The master of science in applied physics and computer science is a cross-disciplinary degree program. It features three concentrations: applied physics, computer science, and computer systems engineering and instrumentation. Research areas include genetic algorithms, nuclear physics, sensor networks and multiagent systems. The program’s flexibility enables students to prepare either for PhD programs or work in industry.
Five-Year BS/MS Program
The five-year masters is a guaranteed admission program for current CNU students. Five-year students are automatically accepted into our MS in applied physics and computer science program upon graduation and the fulfillment of program criteria. Students normally take three graduate courses in their senior year and one in the summer after graduation. In their fifth year they take four more courses and complete their thesis. Students are not obligated to continue on to our graduate school.
Application to the program requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 by the junior year. Applications are available from the department’s graduate program coordinator (gradprogram@pcs.cnu.edu).
Interested students should talk to their advisor early in their program since course sequencing is critical to success.
Teacher Preparation
Students who wish to become teachers should apply to the five-year master of arts in teaching (MAT) program instead. More information can be found at the graduate studies website (http://gradstudies.cnu.edu).
The Minor in Applied Physics (26 credits)
A minor in applied physics requires satisfactory completion of PHYS 201, 202-303, 351 and at least 12 additional credits in physics or engineering courses at the 300 level or higher. Persons who are majoring in biology, computer engineering, computer science and mathematics are especially suited for such a minor program.
The Minor in Computer Science (23 credits)
The minor in computer science requires a minimum of 23 credits in computer science, including CPSC 125, 150/150L- 250/250L, 270 and nine additional credits in computer science at the upper (300-400) level. Note that classes taken to fulfill any major requirements may not be applied toward these nine additional credits. The following courses are suggested for a minor concentration in specific application areas: (1) business application: CPSC 335, 350, 440; (2) natural science applications: CPEN 214, CPEN 315/315L or CPSC 330, 420; (3) mathematics application: CPSC 350, 420, 470. Computer engineering majors desiring a minor in computer science must select from options 1 or 3.
The Minor in Information Science (23 credits)
The minor in information science requires CPSC 125, 215, 150/150L, 250/250L, 335, 350 and 351.
