2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog | 20263

Computer Science, B.S. major
Web and Ux Emphasis

These programs offer professional training in both the design and computer science fields, integrating design courses with a strong foundation in computer programming.

*These programs are comprised of current courses offered at BSU.

Required Credits: 63
Required GPA: 2.00

REQUIRED CORE COURSES

Complete the following courses:

• CS 1310 Computational Problem Solving & Society (3 credits)
• CS 2321 Computer Science I (4 credits)
• CS 2322 Computer Science II (4 credits)
• CS 4390 Social, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Computing (3 credits)
  or BUAD 3520 Business Ethics (3 credits)
• COMM 1100 Public Speaking (3 credits)
  or COMM 2100 Career and Professional Communication (3 credits)
• MATH 1170 College Algebra (3 credits)
  or MATH 1470 Precalculus (3 credits)
  or MATH 2471 Calculus I (5 credits)

REQUIRED DESIGN COURSES

Complete the following courses:

• TADD 1500 Adobe Illustrator (2 credits)
• TADD 1550 Adobe Photoshop (2 credits)
• TADD 1600 Fundamentals of Digital Photography (2 credits)
• TADD 2300 Introduction to Typography (2 credits)
• TADD 2310 Artificial Intelligence for Art & Design (2 credits)
• TADD 2550 Adobe InDesign (2 credits)
• TADD 3449 Adobe Premiere Pro (2 credits)
• TADD 3800 Adobe After Effects (2 credits)
• TADD 3850 Digital Signage (2 credits)
• TADD 4020 Web & Social Media Design (2 credits)
• TADD 4040 UX Design (2 credits)
• TADD 4840 Advanced Interactive Multimedia Design (2 credits)

REQUIRED COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES

Complete the following courses:

• CS 3270 Web Programming (4 credits)
• CS 3370 Mobile Application Development (3 credits)
• CS 3507 Introduction to Databases (3 credits)
  or BUAD 4385 Data Modeling and Visualization (3 credits)

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

Complete the following courses:

• MASC 3600 Social Media Marketing (3 credits)
• MASC 4220 Multimedia Marketing (3 credits)
• ENGL 2150 Technical Writing (3 credits)
  or ENGL 3150 Writing In The Disciplines (3 credits)
  or ENGL 3155 Professional Writing (3 credits)

Program Learning Outcomes | Computer Science, B.S. Web & UX emphasis

1. Problem solving: Students will demonstrate understanding of multiple problem solving techniques and how to apply them algorithmically.

2. Core areas: Students will demonstrate knowledge of core areas and how to apply them towards solving problems in computer science and other disciplines.

3. Communication: Students will communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences.

4. Productive in teams: Students will work productively in teams.

5. Broad knowledge of field: Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge of the field through the different electives offered.

6. Professional and ethical: Students will develop a basis for making professional and ethical decisions that pertain to the software they are developing.

7. Programming languages: Students will demonstrate proficiency in a programming language and ability to learn new ones on their own.