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2023-2024 Springfield College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Science/English, B.S.

Program Description

Program Highlights

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Required Credits: 120

School: School of Arts and Sciences

Department: Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science

Modality: On-Ground

Locations: Main Campus (Springfield)

Additional Information: https://springfield.edu/programs/computer-scienceenglish

Additional Information

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

Undergraduate Curriculum Overview

The Academic Advising Center provides the following repositories of sequencing and curriculum guides for all undergraduate majors and minors to assist with course planning:

Additional Notes:

There may be circumstances where credit totals do not reflect coursework that is eligible to count towards Core Curriculum and Major Requirement sections of a major simultaneously.
Degree requirements are subject to change.

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. Required Courses (33 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
ENGL 160 - Introduction to Literary Studies Credits: 3
ENGL 305 - Writing for the Professions Credits: 3
MATH 140 - Calculus I Credits: 3
MATH 215 - Probability and Statistics Credits: 3
MATH 235 - Discrete Mathematics I Credits: 3

B. Computer Science Selectives (6 credits)

Select 6 credits from the following list of courses available Springfield Technical Community College:

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 251 - Internet/Network Security Credits: 3
CIT 252 - Advanced Security Topics Credits: 3

C. Mathematics Selective (3 credits)

Select 3 credits from the following list:

MATH 142 - Calculus II Credits: 3
MATH 310 - Linear Algebra Credits: 3
MATH 335 - Discrete Mathematics II Credits: 3

D. Creative Writing Selective (3 credits)

Select 3 credits from the following list:

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. Literary History Selective (3 credits)

Select 3 credits from the following list:

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

Select 3 credits from the following list:

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 (3 credits)

Select 3 credits of additional ENGL courses at the 200-level or higher, including ENGL 235 - English Internship

H. English Capstone Selectives (6 credits)

Select 6 credits from the following list:

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

Academic Catalog

Computer Science/English, B.S.

Program Description

Program Highlights

Additional Information

Undergraduate Curriculum Overview

I. Core Curriculum (40 credits)

II. Major Requirements (60 credits)

A. Required Courses (33 credits)

B. Computer Science Selectives (6 credits)

C. Mathematics Selective (3 credits)

D. Creative Writing Selective (3 credits)

E. Literary History Selective (3 credits)

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

G. English Selective (3 credits)

H. English Capstone Selectives (6 credits)

III. Electives (to complete a minimum of 120 credits)