Computer Science

Program Description

Computer Science emphasizes the study of algorithms, programming methodology, software systems, computational theories and algorithms, computer organization, networking, computer graphics, cyber-security, machine learning, artificial intelligence, high performance computing, and database. In the two-semester capstone design courses, students complete design projects that serve as a culminating academic experience. Internships with companies for real-world experience and undergraduate research opportunities with faculty are abundant and encouraged. Students who complete the BS in Computer Science can work for government agencies, academic institutions, or private industry creating and applying new technologies to solve complex problems, or attend graduate schools. 

Major Program Requirements - The Bachelor of Science with a major in Computer Science emphasizes the study of software systems, computational theories and algorithms, computer organization, networking, and programming methodology. Students who complete the BS in Computer Science can work for government agencies, academic institutions, or private industry creating and applying new technologies to solve complex problems. 

The BS degree requires the completion of the three-semester calculus sequence plus discrete math and statistics. 

The BS degree requires the completion of 120 credits. Computer Science students must pass all CS core courses that are prerequisites for other CS core courses that the student takes with a “C” or better grade. All other CS core courses must be passed with a “C-” grade or better. To graduate, a student must earn an overall GPA of 2.0 or better and a 2.0 GPA or better in all CS or IT courses. 

In addition to the major core requirements, students must complete all University graduation requirements including University general education, as well as all degree and college or school requirements. 

Visit the JCCC/MU General Education guide for equivalent courses. 

Admission Requirements

Transfer Students - Students wishing to transfer to MU from an accredited college or university are subject to University regulations described in this catalog. The College of Engineering cooperates with many colleges through articulation agreements that help students transfer to MU with maximum ease and minimum loss of credits. A student may contact the College of Engineering Admissions Office to determine if their home institution participates in an agreement with the College of Engineering.  Students who have completed all courses specified in the articulation agreement will be admitted into their desired degree program. All other transfer students are admitted on program discretion. Typically, transfer students with freshmen status must satisfy the same requirements as students entering college for the first time. Other students are admitted only after review of their transcript. 

To be recommended for a BS degree from the College of Engineering, a student transferring from an accredited institution must complete at least 30 upper-level credits in the degree program at a UM System campus. At least 21 of the 30 credits must be upper-level engineering courses approved by the department awarding the degree. 

Students seeking undergraduate degrees must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours in MU-authored courses. Missouri Online-Self Paced courses authored by MU faculty are acceptable as are courses offered for credit through Missouri Online. (NOTE: This policy has replaced the requirement for courses to be taken "in residence.")  

Any student whose enrollment in any college-level academic program resulted in dismissal, departure or who is on probation will not be admitted to the College of Engineering. 

International Admission - International undergraduate students interested in studying in the College of Engineering can visit the MU Office of International Admissions for information on academic and English language admission requirements. Contact International Admissions regarding international student admissions questions.  

GPA Requirements for Graduation from the College of Engineering - a GPA of record of at least 2.0 and a GPA of at least 2.0 in all engineering courses offered by one of the four campuses of the UM System. "Engineering courses" include all courses that are offered through the College of Engineering or its equivalent on the four campuses, or that have "Engineering" in the curricular designator. Only the last grade in a repeated course will be used in the calculation.

It is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to check for updates to all transfer information. This transfer guide is provided as a service and is updated as needed. Degree requirements at the four-year colleges are subject to change by those institutions. To ensure you have the most accurate information about the program, you must meet with an advisor at the transfer institution.