Computer Science: Concentration in Information Systems

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The concentration in Information Systems includes both theory and application of software development. This concentration prepares students for careers in commercial programming, database management, and mobile and web application development. Students selecting this concentration are encouraged to consider courses in a second discipline. By developing expertise in an additional area students will increase their options for future studies and employment after they graduate.

I. Required courses in the major—38 hours, including:

One course from:

6 additional hours in CSCI at the 300 level or above

II. Required courses outside the major—11 hours:

III. Other departmental requirements:

Information literacy competency is demonstrated by successful completion of CSCI 481. Writing competency is demonstrated by successful completion of CSCI 480.

Liberal Arts Core (LAC)

For additional information about the Liberal Arts Core and the specific courses that fulfill the requirements, visit the Office of the Registrar website, https://registrar.unca.edu/liberal-arts-core.

Liberal Arts Core Requirements

The credit hours listed are the minimum required.

Requirement	Credits
First-Year Colloquium	3
Academic Writing and Critical Inquiry	4
Humanities	12
Laboratory Science	4
Scientific Perspectives	3
Quantitative Perspectives	4
Social Science	3
Second Language (proficiency through the 2nd semester)	0-4
Arts and Ideas	3
Senior Capstone	4
Diversity Intensive	3

Information Literacy Intensive	Fulfilled within the major
Writing Intensive	Fulfilled within the major