Computer Science
Course Overview
Pair knowledge of computer science with social sciences, the humanities or business to be a creative problem-solver with a variety of impactful, in-demand career paths including social media, health care and data analytics.
Course Structure
Course Structure for Computer Science Bachelor of Arts
Required Courses:
CSCI 107: Joy and Beauty of Computing
CSCI 127: Joy and Beauty of Data
STAT 216Q: Introduction to Statistics
STAT 337: Intermediate Statistics with Introduction to Statistical Computing
CSCI 132: Basic Data Structures and Algorithms
CSCI 215CS: Social & Ethical Issues in Computer Science
M 165Q: Calculus for Technology I
CSCI 232: Data Structures and Algorithms
CSCI 246: Discrete Structures
WRIT 221: Intermediate Tech Writing
ESOF 322: Software Engineering
ESOF 423: Software Engineering Applications
CSCI 481: Program Assessment
Elective Courses:
CS Elective (3 credits) in Junior Year
CS Electives (6 credits) in Junior Year
CS Electives (7 credits) in Senior Year
University Core Courses:
University CORE (3 credits) in Freshman Year, Fall Semester
University CORE (3 credits) in Freshman Year, Spring Semester
University CORE (3 credits) in Sophomore Year, Fall Semester
University CORE (3 credits) in Sophomore Year, Spring Semester
University CORE (3 credits) in Junior Year, Fall Semester
University CORE (3 credits) in Junior Year, Spring Semester
Broadening Coursework:
Broadening Coursework (3 credits) in Freshman Year, Fall Semester
Broadening Coursework (3 credits) in Freshman Year, Spring Semester
Broadening Coursework (6 credits) in Sophomore Year, Fall Semester
Broadening Coursework (6 credits) in Sophomore Year, Spring Semester
Broadening Coursework (6 credits) in Junior Year, Fall Semester
Broadening Coursework (6 credits) in Junior Year, Spring Semester
Broadening Coursework (5 credits) in Senior Year, Fall Semester
Broadening Coursework (6 credits) in Senior Year, Spring Semester
Entry Requirement
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum) | The minimum required test score is 80. |
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | The minimum required test score is 6.5. |
Internship or Work Placements
Career Resources
Within their first year of graduation, more than 96% of Montana State graduates are employed, continuing their education or not seeking employment, and career guidance website Zippia consistently ranks MSU as the #1 school in the state where alumni are most likely to land jobs.