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Howard University

Washington, DC
Degree:

BS

Computer Science

Location:

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
College of Engineering and Architecture

Credits:

120 credits

System:

Semester

Required Computer Science (or Related):

• CSCI-100: Introduction to Computer Science (3 credits)
• CSCI-211: UNIX Lab (1 credit)
• CSCI-135/136/354: Computer Science I-II (10 credits)
• CSCI-201/202: Computer Organization (6 credits)
• CSCI-211: Database Systems (3 credits)
• CSCI-341: Theory of Computation (3 credits)
• CSCI-350: Structure of Programming (3 credits)
• CSCI-363: Large Scale Programming (3 credits)
• CSCI-375: Software Engineering (3 credits)
• CSCI-376: Operation Research (3 credits)
• CSCI-401: Operating Systems (3 credits)
• CSCI-410: Modeling and Simulation (3 credits)
• CSCI-470: Fundamentals of Algorithms (3 credits)
• CSCI-491: Senior Project (3 credits)
• CSCI-492: Systems Management Analysis (3 credits)
• Technical Electives from approved list of Data Science, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Mobile App Development, and Game Development (12 credits)
• See "Engineering Requirements"

Required Math:

• Calculus I-II (8 credits)
• Discrete Structures (3 credits)
• Linear Algebra (3 credits)
• Probability and Statistics (3 credits)

Required Science:

• Science A with Lab (4 credits)
• Science B with Lab (8 credits)

Required Engineering:

• EGPP-101: Introduction to Engineering (2 credits)
• EECE-404: Senior Design (3 credits)

Other Requirements:

• Writing and Discussion (3 credits)
• Reflective Writing Portfolio (3 credits)
• Principles of Speech (3 credits)
• Technical Writing (3 credits)
• Non-technical Electives from approved list, including Humanities/Social Sciences and at least one course in Afro-American studies (9 credits)

Subfield Required:

No

Type:

n/a

Options:

n/a

Double or Dual Major Option(s):

Please consult with your college admissions officer or academic advisor.

Related Majors:

• BS Computer Engineering

Good to Know:

• Howard is an Historically Black College/University (HBCU).
• Information is current as of Spring 2022.

University's Webpage for this Program:
Catalog Year:

2022

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