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Department of Physics, Computer Science & Engineering

Undergraduate Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Bachelor of Science in Computer Foundations
This program is designed to prepare students in the foundations of computer hardware and software. Students in this program can choose to major in Applied Physics, Computer Science, or Information Systems.
Bachelor of Science in Information Science
The Bachelor of Science in Information Science (BSIS) degree consists of courses chosen from the fields of business, computer science, economics, mathematics, and psychology. Special emphasis is placed on systems analysis and design.

Graduate Degrees

Master of Science in Applied Physics and Computer Science
The Master of Science in Applied Physics and Computer Science addresses the need for graduate education in applied physics and computer science. This degree is for both part-time and full-time graduate students who desire excellence in instruction, state of the art equipment and software, and a faculty with an intense involvement in the application of physics and computers to solve exciting and significant problems.
Five-Year BS/MS Program
The department has also programs leading to a dual BS and MS degree in Applied Physics and Computer Science after five years of study. For undergraduate students putting in an extra year to obtain the MS, lifetime earnings and the potential for increased opportunities and job satisfaction can increase significantly.
Teacher Preparation
Students wishing to become teachers should apply to the five-year Master of Arts in Teaching program. Students will earn a BS in Computer Foundations, Computer Science or Applied Physics after the first four years and then complete an additional year of study leading to an MAT degree.

Certificate Programs

Communications (Data)
This certificate program covers fundamental concepts of networks and data communications, practical programming for networks and communications, and network configuration and management. Students will work on projects that include design, development, and maintenance of intranets and LANs, distributed databases, and web programming.
Digital Design
The digital design certificate program creates technical professionals proficient in the modern digital technology. It describes the fundamental hardware design concepts of combinational and sequential circuits; introduces electronic design automation tools; covers the latest architectural features of today's processors and teaches quantitative analysis of hardware/software trade-offs.
Object Oriented Programming
This certificate program prepares participants for object-oriented design and programming. It covers the two most widely used object-oriented programming languages, C++ and Java.