The educational objectives of the B.S. in Computer Science are as follows: 1. provide graduates with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of Computer Science. 2. prepare students for a professional career in Computer Science. 3. provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge that will allow them to adapt and grow in the work place which is continually changing with advances in technology and globalization. 4. prepare students for graduate studies in Computer Science or related disciplines. 5. develop the critical thinking and analytic skills of students and thereby improve their problem solving skills. A graduate of the computer science program will demonstrate: 1. an ability to analyze, modify and document programs. 2. an ability to represent solutions to problems using algorithmic thinking and algorithms. 3. an ability to convert algorithms to programs. 4. an ability to design, implement and test computer solutions to problems. 5. an ability to adapt to different computing and programming environments. 6. an ability to identify and analyze the structures and mechanisms of a computer system. 7. an understanding of the ethical standards in the field and their responsibilities as computer science professionals. 8. an ability to communicate clearly and effectively. 9. an ability to work collaboratively in teams. 10. an ability to write technical and non-technical materials.

An applicant must have graduated from an accredited or government recognized secondary school or have received his or her General Education Development (GED) certificate. It is recommended (but not required) that an applicant completes the equivalent of 16 academic (university preparatory) units in secondary school. For transcripts not in English, a notarized or certified English translation must accompany the original transcript. Two letters of recommendation are required. For students currently enrolled in a school or post-secondary institution, at least one must be written by a teacher or school counselor. If the applicant has been out of school for several years, a recommendation form an employer may be submitted. An applicant whose native language is not English is required to submit the results of a test of English Proficiency to the Office of International Admissions. Students from Canada, Bermuda, the Bahamas, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand do not need to submit test scores. SAT or ACT scores are NOT required for admission consideration. However, an applicant may be eligible for higher scholarship award if they score above 1050 in SAT Critical Reading and Math combined sections, or above 23 in ACT.