Program: Computer Science, B.S. - SUNY Plattsburgh - Modern Campus Catalog™

Sep 18, 2025

2018-2019 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

Bachelor of Science
Curriculum 0782 Requirements

Computer Science Department

General Education Requirements 33-34 Credits

Up to 14 credits of prerequisite coursework may be required to satisfy GE and will count as elective credit.

Major Departmental Requirements 50-53 Credits

Computer Science Electives (300/400 level) (12 credits)

Select 12 credits in 300/400 level CSC courses with the following restrictions:

Only three credits in CSC 310 /CSC 311 /CSC 312 /CSC 313 can be counted;
Only three credits in CSC 436 - Software Engineering II (3 cr.) can be counted;
Only three credits in CSC 496 - Instructional Practicum (1 to 2 cr.) can be counted;
Only three credits in CSC 497 - Computing Practicum (1 to 3 cr.) and CSC 498

Computing Prerequisites (0-3 cr.)

CSC 121 - Introduction to Computing and the Web (3 cr.)
or
CSC 122 - Physical Computing (3 cr.)
or
CSC 123 - Scientific Simulation and Modeling (3 cr.)
or
Familiarity with programming

Cognate Requirements 11-18 Credits

Communication Elective: (3 cr.)

Select one course

CMM 101 - Introduction to Public Speaking (3 cr.)
or
Additional AWR course (other than CSC 372 )

Mathematics Prerequisite/Placement (0-6 cr.)

MAT 101 - Elementary College Mathematics (3 cr.) or equivalent (0-3 cr.)
MAT 102 - Precalculus (3 cr.) or Calculus Readiness Test (0-3 cr.)

Calculus (5 cr.)

Math Elective (3-4 cr.)

Select one course

Electives 18-26 Credits

Certain major/cognate courses may also satisfy GE requirements thus increase elective credits accordingly.

Total Credits minimum 120

Additional Degree Requirements

A grade of C or better in CSC 221 and CSC 223 .
A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 in all required major courses (Major Departmental Requirements).
Completion of all college-wide degree requirements (Undergraduate Degree Requirements , General Education Program ).