May 07, 2024

2021-2022 Springfield College Catalog

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2021-2022 Springfield College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Science/English

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I. Curricular Requirements

I. Core Curriculum (40 credits)

This Core Curriculum is faithful to the Springfield College mission and further strengthens the Humanics philosophy of educating students in spirit, mind, and body. It is a cornerstone of a Springfield College education. Regardless of one’s major, it provides a strong, developmental, and holistic foundation for leaders in service to humanity. Upon completion, all graduates will be prepared to learn, lead, and serve in diverse, multicultural, and global contexts as well as in any career path they may choose. They will have the knowledge, habits of the mind, skills, and abilities to face unexpected situations and challenges, the values and attitudes for self-motivation and a vision of service that stems from hope, optimism and making a difference, as well as the self-determination to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.

View the Core Curriculum Requirements (40 credits) section for a complete list of the domains and courses therein.

II. Major Requirements (60 credits)

A. Computer Science Core Courses (24 credits)

CISC 150 - Computing and Digital Literacy 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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