BA/BS in Computer Science

Bethel's Computer Science degree is the more technical of its two computer science bachelor's options. The major builds from introductory programming through data structures, computer systems and software development fundamentals. Advanced study covers algorithms, computability and complexity, programming language organization, computer graphics and computer security, with a topics course for emerging areas. Calculus and linear algebra support the computing sequence, and a career-planning seminar rounds things out. The major itself is the larger share of a 122-credit degree, with general education and electives making up the rest. A student cannot hold both this major and a computer science minor. Courses carry credit toward both the major and Bethel's broader liberal arts curriculum, so students also take general education studies that widen their perspective beyond one discipline. Anyone considering the program should review the current catalog entry for the complete course list, any listed prerequisites and updates to requirements, since offerings can change from year to year.