Computer Science Transfer Pathway

The Computer Science transfer pathway delves deep into the inner working of computers, with emphasis on programming ensuring you're exceptionally prepared to being your career following graduation.

About Transfer Pathways
Transfer Admission Requirements

Third Year - Fall Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
MATH 234
OR		 Intro to Probability & Statistics (Goal 4) 3
MATH 335 Intermediate Probability & Statistics 3
CHEM 150/150L
OR		 General Chemistry I & Lab* (Goal 3) 4
PHYS 160
OR		 College Physics I & Lab* 4
PHYS 200 General Physics I & Lab* 4
CSIS 304 Databases 3
CSIS 349 Networks & Data Communications 3
CSIS 349L Networks & Data Communications Lab 1
Semester Credits Total 14

Notes:

  • *If an equivalent course was taken for one of these goal 3 courses with the MnTC work at the college, another LASC/ MnTC goal requirement should be taken.

 

Third Year - Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
ENGL 387 Technical Report Writing (WI) 3
CSIS 316 Ethics in the Information Age (Goal 9) 3
CSIS 320 Architecture 4
CSIS 352 Advanced Concepts in Programming 3
Remaining goal areas for LASC* Consult with your MSUM Advisor 3
Semester Credits Total 16

Notes:

  • WI: Writing intensive course
  • *It is recommended that the student take courses that double count for goal areas.

 

Fourth Year - Fall Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
LASC Goal Area* Consult with your MSUM Advisor 3
CSIS 435 Compilers 4
CSIS 430 Operating Systems 4
300 or 400 Level** Restricted Electives 6
Semester Credits Total 17

Notes:

  • *One of the LASC courses should also be a writing intensive course.
  • ** Consult with your MSUM Advisor.

 

Fourth Year -Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
CSIS 446 Intelligent & Predictive Systems 3
CSIS 450 Programming Languages 3
CSIS 492 Senior Seminar 1
300 or 400 Level** Restricted Elective 3
CSIS 340 Software Engineering 3
Semester Credits Total 13

Notes:

  • **Consult with your MSUM Advisor.

Award: BS

Degree: Computer Science

Total Credits: 60

 

Consult with your MSUM Advisor to make sure you complete all of the remaining goal area requirements. The Liberal Arts and Sciences (LASC) curriculum requires 40 credits.

Students who take courses part-time or who take summer coursework will affect their completion time.

MSUM may change the requirements and timing of the semesters they offer courses. Consult with your MSUM advisor.

LASC Courses
Writing Intensive Courses