Concentration Overview
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The concentration in Computer Science offered under the BA degree in Liberal Studies is an 18-credit program that focuses on programming languages, computer architecture, and data structures. Students who complete this concentration may also earn an Undergraduate Certificate in Computer Science.
Degree Requirements
- A minimum of 18 credits must be upper level, 300 level or above, and no more than 6 credits in the area of study at the 100 level.
Credit Distribution
I. General Education Featured Courses (45 Credits)
A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)
B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)
| SOC-101 | Our Changing World An Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| ETH-230 | Ethics in the Digital Age | 3 |
| POS-110 | American Government | 3 |
C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)
Select two featured courses from the list below
| SOC-291 | Criminology | 3 |
| HIS-114 | American History II | 3 |
| HIS-121 | Introduction to World History I | 3 |
| HUM-103 | Introduction to the Humanities III: Music | 3 |
| PHI-130 | Introduction to Critical Reasoning | 3 |
D. Scientific Knowledge (6 Credits)
For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to
Scientific Knowledge.
II. Area of Study (45 Credits)
A. Concentration (18 Credits)
Select nine credits from the following:
B. Complete 24 Credits of Liberal Studies Courses
For additional TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.
C. Capstone (3 Credits)
III. Electives (30 Credits)
For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.
| TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences. |
Total Credit Hours: 120