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Computer Science - 4 Year Degree Plan

2025-2026

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Lamar University's Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is a broad-based program that emphasizes the areas of computer programming languages, data structures, information systems, theory of programming languages, software engineering, networking, database, multimedia, applications of computer science and computer architecture. The program is offered on-campus and online, offers state-of-the-art equipment, ABET accreditation, small classes with a good ratio between student and instructors and professors with strong research credentials. 

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NOTE: Degree plans may change over a four-year period. This may not be the most current list of course requirements for your program. It is always advised that you check Degree Audit in Banner Self-Serv or your advisor for the most up-to-date degree requirements and to track your progress toward a degree.Visit the for information about course equivalency and degree applicability of transfer credit on a statewide basis. 

FIRST     YEAR
Fall Hours Grade Spring Hours Grade
COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals I 3 ______ ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 ______
COSC 1173 Programming Lab 1 ______ COSC 1337 Programming Fundamentals II 3 ______
COSC 1172 Thinking, Speaking and Writing 1 ______ COSC 1174 Fundamentals of Computing II Lab 1 ______
HIST 1301 U.S. History I 1763-1877 3 ______ Social/Behavioral Science 3 ______
Creative Arts 3 ______ Communication 3 ______
MATH 2413 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I 4 ______ HIST 1302  U.S. History II Since 1877 3 ______
  Hours 15 ______   Hours 16 ______
SECOND   YEAR
Fall Hours Grade Spring Hours Grade
COSC 2336 Programming Fundamentals III 3 ______ COSC 2325 Computer Organization 3 ______
MATH 2414 Calculus and Analytical Geometry II 4 ______ COSC 2375 Discrete Structures 3 ______
Component Area Option 3 ______ POLS 2301 Intro to American Government I 3 ______
Lab Science 4 ______ Lab Science 4 ______
Language, Philosophy and Culture 3 ______
  Hours 14 ______   Hours 16 ______
THIRD     YEAR
Fall Hours Grade Spring Hours Grade
COSC/CPSC/ELEN Elective 3 ______ COSC 3325 Computer Law and Ethics 3 ______
MATH 2318 Linear Algebra 3 ______ COSC 3302 Intro to Computer Theory 3 ______
COSC 3304 Algorithms Design and Analysis 3 ______ COSC 3308 Design Programming Languages 3 ______
MATH 3370 Introduction to the Theory of Statistical Inference 3 ______ CPSC 4361 or CPSC 4363 or COSC 4345 Secure Sofware Eng or Cybersecurity: Systems or Cybersecurity Networks 3 ______
CPSC 4360 Software Engineering 3 ______ COSC/CPSC Elective 3 ______
  Hours 15 ______   Hours 15 ______
FOURTH     YEAR
Fall Hours Grade Spring Hours Grade
COSC 4302 Operating Systems 3 ______ COSC 4333 Distributed Systems 3 ______
COSC/CPSC Elective 3 ______ COSC 4310 Introduction to Computer Architecture 3 ______
CPSC 4340 Database Design 3 ______ COSC/CPSC/ELEN Elective 3 ______
POLS 2302 Intro/American Government II 3 ______ COSC 4272 Senior Assessment 2 ______
Academic Elective 3 ______ CPSC 4317 Computer Networks 3 ______
  Hours 15 ______   Hours 14 ______