The College ofSaint Rose
432 Western Avenue
Albany New York 12203 1-800-637-8556
Computer
Science
The College of Saint Rose is a place where rigorous intellectual
discourse is valued and where a sense of community with students
and faculty is considered critical to the learning process.
Our challenging majors and the practical experience they afford
ensure that our graduates are accepted into the most prestigious
graduate schools or are selected for immediate placement in career-track
jobs.
Students who pursue a degree in computer
science develop a strong understanding of computer programming
and become adept at developing computer applications using the most
up-to-date technology. However, this program extends beyond practical
knowledge to the underlying principles and theories of computing.
In addition, it features a broad curriculum of mathematics, algorithm
formulation, software development, and hardware design-essential
to the study of computer science.
CAREERS
The skills you acquire will put you in demand for some of the hottest
jobs in information technology. Majors will acquire the knowledge
to advance into positions in computer programming, systems analysis,
systems design, Internet programming and information systems management.
Students will also be prepared to attend graduate programs in their
field.
PROGRAM
Computer science students receive industry specific training on
the same hardware and software they will encounter in the "real
world." And, since Saint Rose is located in the heart of New
York's Tech Valley, internship opportunities in the computer industry
abound.
Major in Computer
Science
53 credits
CIS 202 Introduction to Programming
4 credits
CIS 205 Windows Programming 1*
3 credits
CIS 302 Data Structures
4 credits
CIS 321 Database Management Systems
4 credits
CIS 332 Microcomputer Architecture and Programming
3 credits
CIS 431 Algorithms
3 credits
CIS 432 Operating Systems
3 credits
CIS 433 Programming Languages
3 credits
CIS 434 Software Engineering
3 credits
MAT 120 Elementary Statistics
4 credits
or
MAT 372 Intro to Probability
3 credits
MAT 190 Calculus 1
4 credits
MAT 191 Calculus 2
4 credits
MAT 270 Foundations of Mathematics
4 credits
or
MAT 295 Discrete Mathematical Structures
4 credits
CIS electives from the following:
9 credits
CIS 311 Computer Graphics
CIS 342 Artificial Intelligence
CIS 344 Computer Networks
CIS 355 Internet Programming 1
CIS 404 Animation and Rendering
CIS 405 Computer Game Design
CIS 414 Bioinformatics 1
CIS 415 Bioinformatics 2
CIS 444 Advanced Networking
CIS 451 Embedded Systems 1
CIS 452 Embedded Systems 2
CIS 455 Internet Programming 2
*CIS 305 may substitute for CIS 205.
BS/MS
in COMPUTER SCIENCE/
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Accelerated degree programs enable academically qualified students
to earn both a bachelor’s and an advanced degree in as few
as five years. We offer a combined BS/MS in Computer Science/Computer
Information Systems.
The BS/MS option allows students to fulfill the requirements of
the undergraduate and master’s degrees, which require 122
and 33 credits, respectively, for a total of 155 credits.
Students must write a plan of study for the department’s
curriculum committee to challenge 3-15 credits of this total.
The plan of study may incorporate advanced standing, independent
study, and advanced courses which, when approved, can reduce the
total BS/MS credits to 140 credits. Required undergraduate CIS and
Mathematics courses, liberal arts requirements, and M.S. requirements
may not be challenged.
Requirements for
the BS in Computer Science/ MS in Computer Information Systems
Option
140-152 credits
Liberal arts requirements 42
42 credits
Undergraduate Computer Science major
53 credits
MS requirements
33 credits
Free electives
24 credits
155 credits
Less potential challenge credits
3-15 credits
Total
140-152
credits
Once accepted for this program, students do not obtain a degree
until all course work is completed; then they are awarded two awards
– the BS in Computer Science, and the M.S. in Computer Information
Systems.
After admission to the program, the student must maintain a
minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
No CIS course with a grade of lower than C+ will be accepted
for graduation. No grade less than B in CIS 202, CIS 302, and CIS
321 will be accepted for graduation.
All other graduate curriculum requirements apply.
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Scholarships
& Financial Aid
The College of Saint Rose has one of the lowest tuitions of all
New York state private colleges and we offer a variety of Academic
Scholarships. More than 95% of our students receive several forms
of financial aid.
Academic
Scholarships
Academic Scholarships are available Click
here for more information.
Deadline: In order to be eligible
for Academic Scholarships all materials must be received by February
1.
