The Department of Computer and Information Sciences offers three undergraduate programs: computer science, information systems and information technology.
Undergraduate Programs
Computer Science with tracks in Security and Software Engineering
The work of computer scientists falls into three categories: designing and implementing software; devising new ways to use computers; and developing effective ways to solve computing problems.
The Computer Science Program at Towson University offers:
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with the option of the Security Track
- Minor in Computer Science
The B.S. in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.
The Computer and Mathematical Sciences Major
The Computer and Mathematical Sciences Major is a focused and flexible program that will prepare you for careers in government, business, industry and education, or further study in graduate or professional school. The Computer and Mathematical Sciences major offers two concentrations:
- General concentration
- Secondary education concentration
Accelerated B.S./M.S. in Computer Science
The Department of Computer & Information Sciences offers an accelerated bachelor’s to master’s program. Accelerated programs allow you to begin your graduate education as an undergraduate, offering you the opportunity to save time and money while you advance your academic career. The combined B.S./M.S. in Computer Science enables students to substitute nine credits in the Master’s in Computer Science program for undergraduate classes in the Computer Science major.
Degree Requirements
You can view admission and degree requirements for the accelerated B.S. to M.S. Computer Science program in the Undergraduate Catalog.
Students interested in the Accelerated B.S./M.S. in Computer Science program should please contact Dr. Ziying Tang for more information and next steps.
Information Systems with tracks in Business, Interface Design and Systems
Information Systems (IS) is concerned with the information that computer systems can provide to aid a company or organization in defining and achieving its goals. It is also concerned with the processes that an enterprise can implement and improve using information technology. IS professionals must understand both technical and organizational factors, and must be able to help an organization determine how information and technology-enabled business processes can provide a foundation for superior organizational performance. They serve as a bridge between the technical and management communities within an organization.
The Information Systems program at Towson University offers:
- Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
- Minor in Information Systems
- Bachelor of Science in Information Systems with the option of the Business Track
- Bachelor of Science in Information Systems with the option of the Data Analytics Track
- Bachelor of Science in Information Systems with the option of the Interface Design Track
- Bachelor of Science in Information Systems with the option of the Systems Track
Information Technology
Information technology (IT) is a label that has two meanings. In common usage, the term “information technology” is often used to refer to all of computing. As a name of an undergraduate degree program, it refers to the preparation of students to meet the computer technology needs of business, government, healthcare, schools, and other kinds of organizations. IT professionals possess the right combination of knowledge and practical, hands-on expertise to take care of both an organization’s information technology infrastructure and the people who use it.