Unless otherwise noted, 120 credits of coursework is required for a baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA, and a minimum 2.0 major GPA.
Degree Requirements Overview
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| New Student Seminar | 1 | |
| SEEDS General Education Requirements | 24-27 | |
| Major Requirements | 80 | |
| Free Electives | 15-12 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| AMAT 240 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 4 |
| CSIT 104 | Python Programming I | 3 |
| CSIT 114 | Python Programming II | 3 |
| CSIT 170 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| CSIT 213 | Data Structures and Algorithms in Python | 3 |
| CSIT 256 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| CSIT 359 | Data Visualization | 3 |
| CSIT 455 | Machine Learning | 3 |
| CSIT 457 | Deep Learning | 3 |
| LNGN 120 | Language and Computers | 3 |
| LNGN 210 | Introduction to General Linguistics | 3 |
| LNGN 300 | Syntax | 3 |
| LNGN 301 | Semantics | 3 |
| or LNGN 302 | Pragmatics | |
| LNGN 330 | Scripting Tools for Text Analysis | 3 |
| LNGN 331 | Phonetics | 3 |
| LNGN 332 | Phonology | 3 |
| LNGN 340 | Linguistic Annotation | 3 |
| LNGN 445 | Natural Language Processing | 3 |
| LNGN 490 | Project in Computational Linguistics | 3 |
| MATH 111 | Applied Precalculus | 4 |
| STAT 230 | Data Science and Statistics | 3 |
| Major Electives | ||
| Complete 15 credits from the list below. | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 80 | |
Major Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSIT 315 | Principles of Software Design | 3 |
| CSIT 317 | System Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CSIT 321 | Introduction to Numerical Computing | 3 |
| CSIT 335 | Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) | 3 |
| CSIT 337 | Internet Computing | 3 |
| CSIT 355 | Database Systems | 3 |
| CSIT 357 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| CSIT 360 | Advanced Techniques in Data Science | 3 |
| CSIT 365 | Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CSIT 379 | Computer Science Theory | 3 |
| CSIT 415 | Software Reliability, Verification and Validation | 3 |
| CSIT 429 | Parallel and Distributed Computing | 3 |
| CSIT 431 | Introduction to Robotics | 3 |
| CSIT 437 | Web Services | 3 |
| CSIT 440 | Principles of Data Mining | 3 |
| CSIT 451 | Mobile Computing | 3 |
| CSIT 460 | Computer Security | 3 |
| CSIT 491 | Internship Education in Computing Technology | 3-9 |
| CSIT 495 | Special Topics in Undergraduate Computer Science | 1-3 |
| CSIT 497 | Undergraduate Research I | 1-3 |
| CSIT 498 | Undergraduate Research II | 3 |
| LNGN 130 | Speech Processing | 4 |
| LNGN 230 | Language in Society | 3 |
| LNGN 240 | Languages of the World | 3 |
| LNGN 245 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| LNGN 250 | Language of Propaganda | 3 |
| LNGN 255 | Language and Gender | 3 |
| LNGN 260 | Dialectology | 3 |
| LNGN 280 | Bilingualism | 3 |
| LNGN 284 | History of the English Language | 3 |
| LNGN 288 | Introduction to Cognitive Science | 3 |
| LNGN 301 | Semantics | 3 |
| LNGN 302 | Pragmatics | 3 |
| LNGN 304 | Principles of Discourse Analysis | 3 |
| LNGN 310 | Morphology | 3 |
| LNGN 320 | Quantitative Linguistics | 3 |
| LNGN 325 | Principles of Second Language Learning | 3 |
| LNGN 350 | Linguistics of American Sign Language and Other Signed Languages | 3 |
| LNGN 351 | Gesture, Sign, and Speech: The Multi-Modality of Communication | 3 |
| LNGN 370 | Comparative and Historical Linguistics | 3 |
| LNGN 380 | Corpus Linguistics | 3 |
| LNGN 420 | Language and the Mind | 3 |
| LNGN 430 | Field Methods | 3 |
| LNGN 450 | Special Topics in Linguistics | 3 |
| LNGN 478 | Independent Study | 3 |
| LNGN 488 | Seminar in Cognitive Science | 3 |
| PSYC 348 | Psycholinguistics | 3 |
New Student Seminar
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Students in the Adult Learner program must take GNED 100. | ||
| Complete one course from the following. Some courses may be restricted by major. Consult with an academic advisor. | 1 | |
| Pathways to Success | ||
| Freshman Seminar in Chemistry | ||
| First Year Seminar | ||
| Adult Academic Success Seminar | ||
| New Student Seminar | ||
| Freshman Seminar in Health and Physical Education | ||
| Pathways to Adult Learning | ||
| New Student Seminar | ||
| New Student Experience for Mathematical Sciences | ||
| Freshman Seminar for Music Majors | ||
| Introduction to Nursing | ||
| Freshman Seminar in Political Science and Law | ||
SEEDS General Education Requirements
Click here for a list of courses that fulfill the SEEDS requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations | ||
| Effective Writing I | ||
| Complete one Effective Writing I course. | 3 | |
| Effective Writing II | ||
| Complete one Effective Writing II course. | 3 | |
| Interactive Communication | ||
| Complete one Interactive Communication course. | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning | ||
| Fulfilled by LNGN 210 in the major. | ||
| Political and Civic Life | ||
| Complete one Political and Civic Life course. | 3 | |
| World Languages | ||
| Complete two sequential classes in one World Language when starting at the Beginner I or Beginner II level. Complete one class when starting at the Intermediate/Advanced Level. | 3-6 | |
| Exploration | ||
| Complete one course from four different Exploration categories. | 9 | |
| Analyzing Cultures and Societies | ||
| Creative Expression | ||
| Ethical Inquiry | ||
| Historical Thinking | ||
| Literary and Artistic Analysis | ||
| Scientific Reasoning | ||
| Fulfilled by CSIT 104 in the major. | ||
| Total Credits | 24-27 | |
Recommended Roadmap to Program of Study Completion
This recommended degree plan is provided as an outline for students to follow in order to complete their program of study requirements within four years and 120 credits. This plan is a recommendation and must be used in consultation with their academic advisor. Important note: Students should be aware this plan assumes no pre-requisite coursework is required. If pre-requisite coursework is needed, students may have additional requirements to fulfill which do not appear on the plan.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| New Student Seminar | 1 | SEEDS: Effective Writing II | 3 |
| SEEDS: Effective Writing I | 3 | SEEDS: Political and Civic Life | 3 |
| SEEDS: Interactive Communication | 3 | MATH 111 | 4 |
| LNGN 210 (Fulfills SEEDS: Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 | CSIT 104 (Fulfills SEEDS: Exploration 1 - Scientific Reasoning) | 3 |
| LNGN 210 | 3 | SEEDS: Exploration 2 | 3 |
| 13 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| LNGN 331 | 3 | LNGN 332 | 3 |
| CSIT 114 | 3 | SEEDS: Exploration 3 | 3 |
| LNGN 300 | 3 | LNGN 301 or 302 | 3 |
| CSIT 170 | 3 | LNGN 340 | 3 |
| LNGN 330 | 3 | AMAT 240 | 4 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| SEEDS: World Language 1 | 3 | SEEDS: World Language 2 or Free Elective | 3 |
| LNGN 445 | 3 | SEEDS: Exploration 4 | 3 |
| CSIT 213 | 3 | STAT 230 | 3 |
| Major Elective 1 | 3 | CSIT 455 | 3 |
| CSIT 256 | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| Major Elective 2 | 3 | Major Elective 4 | 3 |
| Major Elective 3 | 3 | Major Elective 5 | 3 |
| CSIT 457 | 3 | LNGN 490 | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | CSIT 359 | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 120 | |||