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  Applied Computer Science
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        Contact Person:
Dr. Abbas Foroughi
aforough@usi.edu

If you like working with computers, solving problems, and are creative, you will enjoy success in a career in Computer Science.  Graduates with a degree in Computer Science (CS) are prepared to take advantage of the opportunities in one of the fastest growing fields in the Tri-State area and in the United States.

Career Opportunities
The Applied Computer Science program at USI is designed to prepare students for careers in programming, system analysis, system development, and other information technology areas in a business or organizational environment.   This can lead to management positions in all types of organizations.  As an Applied Computer Science graduate of USI you will have opportunities in:

Study
The Applied Computer Science program at USI is taught by a highly qualified faculty, most of whom have doctoral degrees. Applied Computer Science students will study:

CO-OP and Internship Opportunities
Applied Computer Science majors at USI have opportunities to participate in USI’s Business and Professional Practice Program.  This is a partnership between USI and area employers.  Junior- and senior-level Applied Computer Science majors are employed in part-time (internship) or full-time (co-op) positions in business.  Students have worked for manufacturing companies, accounting firms, small businesses, and government agencies.  These jobs allow students to learn professional skills in the business environment while earning college credits.

Degree Requirements
65-66 hours

All applied computer science majors are required to take ECON 208 and ECON 209 to complete their university core requirements in Individual Development/Social Science and ECON 241 to complete the requirement in Global Communities

Applied Computer Science is offered in the College of Business but is not a business major.  Students enrolled in this program do not take the business core.

Computer Science Professional Courses: (12 hours)

Business Option

General Electives (12 hours) 39 hours of 300/400 level courses are required for graduation.

Technical Option

General Electives (11 hours) 39 hours of 300/400 level courses are required for graduation.

A suggested four-year program in Applied Computer Science will typically include:

There are three locations with two entries, the blue entry is the technical option and the red entry is the business option.

This listing does NOT take the place of meeting with your advisor!
Requirements could have changed!