Computer Science Major

Academic Advantages

• small classes, state-of-the-art facilities, highly individualized advising and active student clubs, including the Cyber Defense Club and competitive Cybersecurity Team
• research and internship opportunities through partnerships with federal, state and local government agencies and the information technology industry

• The B.S. in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. ABET is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Post-secondary Accreditation (COPA) and the U.S. Department of Education

• Towson University is a leader in cybersecurity education and has been a NSA / DHS National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) since 2002 and one of only 16 Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education in the nation.

Program Educational Objectives

The objectives of the program are that a few years after graduation, graduates will be able to:

1. Maintain a successful career in computer science or related fields.
2. Continue their professional development through graduate study or 
   self-directed learning and development activities.
3. Work effectively with interdisciplinary teams and practice their profession
   with regard to ethical and societal responsibilities.

The program educational objectives directly support the institutional mission by focusing on the development of: knowledge in a specialized field, critical thinking skills, and effective communications skills. They also emphasize the institutional goals of developing an awareness of local and global culture and as well as high standards for integrity and societal contributions.

Student Outcomes

Graduates of the Computer Science program will have an ability to:

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
   
   Graduates of the Computer Science with Cyber Operations track program will, additionally, have an ability to:
   
   
7. Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.