Program Overview
The Computer Science Department offers two B.S. /M.S. options. Exceptional students of superior academic ability have the opportunity to accelerate their degree progress. Students can earn their B.S. in either Information Technology or Computer Science, and also earn their M.S. in Information Technology.
Either combined B.S. /M.S. option allows students to fulfill the requirements of the undergraduate and master’s degrees, which require 122 and 33 credits, respectively, for a total of 155 credits. Students must write a plan of study for the department’s curriculum committee to challenge 3-15 credits of this total. The plan of study may incorporate advanced standing, independent study, and advanced courses which, when approved, can reduce the total B.S. /M.S. credits to 140 credits. Required undergraduate CSC and Mathematics courses, liberal arts requirements, and M.S. requirements may not be challenged.
Program Contacts:
Professor John Avitabile
Computer Science Department Chair
Email: avitabij@mail.strose.edu
Program Webpage:
Information Technology, BS, Computer Information Systems, MS
Program Requirements:
Summary B.S./M.S. requirements
| Liberal Education requirements |
41 |
| Undergraduate Information Technology Major |
61 |
| Graduate IT requirements |
33 |
| Free electives |
20 |
| Subtotal |
155 |
| Less potential challenge credits |
(3-15) |
| Total |
140-152 |
Once accepted for this program, students do not obtain a degree until all course work is completed; then they are awarded two degrees – the B.S. in either Information Technology or Computer Science, and the M.S. in Information Technology. After admission to the program, the student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all CSC courses (undergraduate and graduate) completed. No undergraduate CSC course with a grade of lower than C+ will be accepted for graduation. No grade less than B in CSC 202, CSC 302, and CSC 321 will be accepted for graduation. All other graduate curriculum requirements apply.
Major in Information Technology (61 credits)
Students must take CSC 494, Internship, for 3 credits to fulfill the major requirement.
CSC electives at the 300- or 400-level (11 credits)
Graduate IT Requirements (33 credits)
Core Requirements (24 Credits)
All students must complete a total of 33 credits, which includes a three-credit Master’s project.
CSC 507 serves as a capstone experience and is typically taken as the last core requirement.
A student with sufficient experience that is equivalent to a required course may substitute (with departmental approval) an additional elective course or independent study.
CSC Elective (6 Credits)
CSC courses numbered 520-529 or 593, 595, 596, or 597 cannot be used as electives. Independent studies (CSC 598) can be used with department approval.
Research Requirement (3 Credits)
Students must choose one of the options below to complete their research requirement.
Suggested 5 Year Course Plan:
Most students will need to take a minimum of 30 credits for their first four years and 18 credits in their fifth year in order to meet the graduation requirement of a minimum of 140 overall credits. It should be used along with your Degree Works worksheet and in consultation with your faculty advisor. It is meant as a guide, not a definitive list of courses that must be taken as written. Your faculty advisor will help you make any necessary adjustments during advisement. Taking the minimum number of credits every semester will not guarantee on-time graduation.
Year 1
Fall (15-16 credits)
CSC 202 Intro to Computer Science (4cr)
MAT 190 Calculus 1 (4cr)
ENG 105 Expository Writing, Oral Comm. and Research (4cr)
Lib. Ed. requirement (3-4cr)
Spring (15 credits)
CSC 252 Problem Solving with Java (4cr)
CSC 321 Database Management Systems (4cr)
MAT 191 Calculus 2 (4cr)
Lib. Ed. requirement (3-4cr)
Fall (16-17 credits)
CSC 302 Data Structures (4cr)
CSC/MAT 295 Discrete Mathematical Structures (3cr)
CSC 344 Computer Networks (3 cr)
Lib. Ed. requirement (3-4cr)
Lib. Ed. requirement (3-4cr)
Spring (15-16 credits)
CSC 444 Advanced Networking (3 cr)
CSC Elective (3cr)
Lib. Ed. requirement (3-4cr)
Lib. Ed. requirement (3-4cr)
Lib. Ed. requirement (3-4cr)
Fall (13-15 credits)
CSC 515 Internet Programming 1 (3 cr)
CSC Elective (3cr)
MAT 184 Elementary Statistics or MAT 372 Introduction to Probability (3-4cr)
General Elective (3cr)
Spring (15-17 credits)
CSC 516 Internet Programming 2 (3 cr)
CSC 468 Cloud Computing (3 cr)
Further Disciplinary Study – second course in an L0 area (3cr)
General Elective (6-8cr)
Fall (14-17 credits)
CSC 338 Systems Administration (3cr)
CSC Grad Elective (3cr)
Lib. Ed. requirement (2cr)
General Electives (6-8cr)
Spring (15 credits)
CSC 434 Software Engineering (3cr)
CSC 494 Internship (3cr)
CSC Grad Electives (6cr)
General Electives (3cr)
Fall (9 credits)
CSC 503 Database (3cr)
CSC 504 Data Communications (3cr)
CSC 505 User Interface Design (3cr)
Spring (9 credits)
CSC 594 Internship (3cr)
CSC 502 Computer Organization (3cr)
CSC Grad Elective (3cr)
Internship/Field Experiences/Service:
Elective Course:
Culminating Academic Experiences:
Required Courses:
Students will select one of the graduate courses to complete their requirements.
Professional Accreditation:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.msche.org
Career Opportunities and Graduate Study:
The skills you acquire will put you in demand for some of the hottest jobs in information technology. Majors will acquire the knowledge to advance into positions in computer programming, systems analysis, systems design, internet programming and information systems management.
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
The Undergraduate Admissions Office begins review of First-Year applications each fall in late September for the following Fall. Students are encouraged to submit a complete an application as early as October. The Admissions Team will return a decision on complete applications within just three weeks. The College awards academic scholarships at the same time.
What Makes an Application Complete
- Online or Paper application (fee waived for all applicants!)
- Official High School Transcripts
- Official Transcripts for any College Level Courses
- SAT or ACT scores (See Test Optional FAQ's)
- Letter of Recommendation from a Counselor or Teacher
- Essay or Graded Paper
- Applicants may also apply via the Common Application Online.
- Art applicants are required to complete a portfolio review.
- Music applicants are required to complete an audition.
Admissions contact information (telephone number, admissions web pages)
Scholarships and Financial Aid
See Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid section for more information.
The Bottom Line
The total cost of The College of Saint Rose (including tuition, fees, room and board) is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast, and we award more than $34 million in Saint Rose scholarships, grants and financial aid.
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