Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science

Bowling Green State University

The rapid advances in computer technology in today’s highly technological society have resulted in a continuing demand for computer science graduates. The computer science professional applies the basic principles of computing and the latest technological advancements to solve problems in business, education, and government. Graduates may work as systems analysts who design solutions to specific problems, applications programmers who translate these solutions into software, or technical support professionals who resolve a wide range of problems related to computer applications and use. Other career possibilities are system administrators, computer network administrators, or systems programmers.

Program Education Objectives

Within 5 years after graduation, the graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science program at Bowling Green State University will have demonstrated their ability to:

Advance their careers or pursue graduate studies in the highly dynamic and continually changing field of computer science or computing-related areas;

Acquire new skills and master new technologies in order to successfully approach and solve real-world problems;

Participate in and successfully complete both independent and collaborative projects.

Learning Outcomes

By the time of graduation, the students in the Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science program at Bowling Green State University are expected to be able to:

Analyze a given problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution;

Use current computing techniques, skills, and tools in a real-world environment;

Apply mathematical foundations and computer science theory as appropriate in modeling and solving problems;

Understand the impact of professional, ethical, and social issues in computing;

Understand design and development principles in the construction of software systems;

Communicate effectively with others.

• Business Systems Specialization
• Digital Forensics Specialization