Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics

Ashford University's Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics now offers the additional option of obtaining teaching certification in secondary mathematics. This recently revised program has the flexibility to allow the student to tailor the degree towards computer programming, applied mathematics, or teaching in mathematics. Students in this program select one of three concentration areas, computer science, mathematics, or education. Students in this program will develop and strengthen their ability to solve problems creatively and effectively, to reason logically and to apply computer and mathematical skills. Graduates from this program are prepared to work in positions in government or industry, teach in secondary schools, or to continue their studies at the graduate level. See Computer Graphic Design section and Management Information Systems section for additional degree options in the computer science field.

Major Course Requirements: (21 credits)

INF 231 Programming Concepts
MAT 351 Calculus I/Analytic Geometry
MAT 352 Calculus II/Analytic Geometry
MAT 320 Discrete Mathematics

Collateral Courses Requirements (7 credits)

PHI 103 Informal Logic or PHI 302 Formal Logic
PHY 201 College Physics I or PHY 202 College Physics II or PHY 105 Introduction to Physical Sciences

Computer Science Concentration Requirements (30 credits)

INF 220 IS Principles
INF 325 Telecommunication and Networking Concepts
INF 331 IS Programming
INF 431 Advanced IS Programming
INF 410 Project Management*
INF 420 Senior Portfolio
MAT 206 Linear Algebra

Choose 6 credits from the following:

INF 322, INF 391, INF 392, MAT 353, MAT 300, MAT 362, MAT 364

Mathematics Concentration Requirements (28 credits)

INF 220 IS Principles
INF 331 IS Programming
INF 431 Advanced IS Programming
MAT 206 Linear Algebra
MAT 362 Modern Algebra
MAT 364 Modern Geometry
MAT 498 Senior Thesis / Project I
MAT 499 Senior Thesis / Project II

Choose 6 credits from the following:

INF 322, INF 325, INF 391, INF 392, MAT 353, MAT 300

Education Concentration Requirements (56 credits)

Required Endorsement Area Courses (9 credits)
MAT 206 Linear Algebra or MAT 362 Modern Algebra
MAT 332 Applied Statistics
MAT 364 Modern Geometry

Required Licensure Courses (47 credits)
EDU 200 Introduction to Education / Field Experience I
EDU 215 Educational Psychology
EDU 250 Foundations of American Education
EDU 270 Principles of Education Field Experience II
EDU 310 Technology in the Classroom
EDU 330 General Methods – Secondary Education
EDU 331 General Methods Practicum
EDU 344 Secondary Education – Math Methods
EDU 345 Practicum in Secondary Math
EDU 370 Human Relations Skills for Educators
PSY 104 Child and Adolescent Development
ESE 315 Survey of Exceptional Students
ESE 325 Behavior Management
ERE 312 Reading in Content Area
EDU 460 & 461 or EDU 462 Student Teaching
EDU 463 Student Teaching Seminar