Undergraduate Degrees & Programs
Offered by the Department of Computer ScienceUndergraduate Degrees & Programs
UCCS offers five different programs of study leading to a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Security. The Computer Science department offers four-year degrees such as Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Innovation, or Bachelor of Arts. The undergraduate curriculum provides students with theoretical foundations and practical experience in both the hardware and software aspects of computers.
The Bachelor of Innovation in Computer Science Program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Computer Science Program Criteria.
The curriculum in computer science is integrated with courses in the sciences and the humanities to offer an education that is broad, yet of sufficient depth and relevance to enhance student employment opportunities upon graduation. As a degree program within a professional school of the university, the curriculum is based on the criterion that graduates are expected to function successfully in a professional employment environment immediately upon graduation.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
The Computer Science Department offers a complete four-year program of study leading to a BS degree in Computer Science.
Bachelor of Innovation in Computer Science
UCCS offers the unique BI (Bachelor of Innovation) degree in Computer Science. See http://innovation.uccs.edu for more information and sample degree plans in the Bachelor of Innovation.
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
Learn more about the Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
Bachelor of Innovation in Computer Science Security
UCCS offers the unique BI (Bachelor of Innovation) degree in Computer Science Security. See http://innovation.uccs.edu for more information and sample degree plans in the Bachelor of Innovation.
Bachelor of Innovation in Game Design & Development
UCCS offers the unique BI (Bachelor of Innovation) degree in Game Design & Development. See http://innovation.uccs.edu for more information and sample degree plans in the Bachelor of Innovation.
Minor in Computer Science
UCCS also offers a flexible minor in computer science. The minor provides students the ability to formally supplement their study in other fields with a rigorous computer science background that will enhance employment opportunities after graduation.
Minor in Game Design and Development
UCCS also offers a flexible minor in computer science. The minor provides students the ability to formally supplement their study in other fields with a rigorous computer science background that will enhance employment opportunities after graduation.
Accelerated Master’s Programs
Learn more about the Accelerated Master’s Program Offerings from the Computer Science Department.
General Courses
Students who do not intend to major or minor in computer science may take computer science courses to broaden their backgrounds and complement their degree curricula.