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2020-2021 Springfield College Catalog

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2020-2021 Springfield College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Science/English

Program Information

Degree Information

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I. Curricular Requirements

IA. Core Curriculum (40 credits)

The General Education program at Springfield College is informed by its century-old Humanics tradition of educating the whole person in spirit, mind, and body, for leadership in service to humanity. These requirements have the goal of developing literate, thoughtful, socially responsible students, and instilling in them a spirit of inquiry into the nature of humankind and the universe. Towards those ends, the requirements emphasize and encourage: the acquisition of knowledge, understanding, and competency essential for the improvement of the human condition in a diverse society; a search for personal and spiritual values; and the development of an understanding and appreciation of physical well-being.

For specific requirements, see the Core Curriculum Program Requirements - Undergraduate Students (40 credits) section.

To view the general education requirements for students entering Springfield College before Fall 2020, Click Here

II. Major Requirements (60 credits)

A. Computer Science Core Courses (24 credits)

CISC 150 - Introduction to Computer Science Credits: 3
CISC 165 - Visual Programming Concepts Credits: 3
CISC 175 - Introduction to Computer Science with C++ Credits: 3
CISC 275 - Data Structures Using C++ Credits: 3
CISC 280 - Object-Oriented Programming with Java Credits: 3
CISC 315 - Database Development and Management Credits: 3
and two of the following:

(all courses listed below are existing courses at STCC)
- CIT 250 - Internet/Network Security 1 Credits: 3
- CIT 160 - Networks 1 Credits: 3
- CIT 161 - Networks 2 Credits: 3
- CIT 162 - Networks 3: Advanced Network Topics Credits: 3
- CIT 252 - Advanced Security Topics Credits: 3
- CIT 251 - Internet/Network Security Credits: 3

B. Math Core Courses (12 credits)

MATH 140 - Calculus I Credits: 3
MATH 215 - Probability and Statistics Credits: 3
MATH 235 - Discrete Mathematics I Credits: 3
and one of the following:

MATH 142 - Calculus II

MATH 310 - Linear Algebra

MATH 335 - Discrete Mathematics II

C. English Core Courses (6 credits)

ENGL 160 - Introduction to Literary Studies Credits: 3
ENGL 305 - Writing for the Professions Credits: 3

D. English Selective - Creative Writing (3 credits)

Select one course from the following:

ENGL 226 - Creative Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 306 - Reading and Writing Poetry Credits: 3
ENGL 307 - Writing and Reading Fiction Credits: 3
ENGL 308 - Writing and Reading Creative Non-Fiction Credits: 3

E. English Selective - Literary History (3 credits)

Select one course from the following:

ENGL 241 - American Literature I Credits: 3
ENGL 242 - American Literature II Credits: 3
ENGL 251 - African American Literature I Credits: 3
ENGL 252 - African American Literature II Credits: 3
ENGL 261 - British Literature I Credits: 3
ENGL 262 - British Literature II Credits: 3

F. English Selective - Global and Multicultural Perspectives in Literature (3 credits)

Select one course from the following:

ENGL 209 - World Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 211 - Latinx Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 230 - Post-Colonial Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 245 - LGBTQ Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 251 - African American Literature I Credits: 3
ENGL 252 - African American Literature II Credits: 3
ENGL 261 - British Literature I Credits: 3
ENGL 262 - British Literature II Credits: 3
ENGL 272 - Native American Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 274 - Asian American Literature Credits: 3

G. English Selective - Elective based upon Student Interest (3 credits)

Any ENGL course at the 200-level or above, including ENGL 235 - English Internship

H. English Selective - Capstone Courses (6 credits)

Select two courses from the following:

ENGL 301 - Advanced Composition Credits: 3
ENGL 377 - The History of the English Language Credits: 3
ENGL 467 - Shakespeare Credits: 3
ENGL 482 - Seminar Credits: 3

Additional Information

NOTE: Courses may not be used to satisfy requirements in more than one category

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