What can I do with my major?
Career Opportunities
- Computer Programmer
- Hardware Engineer
- Software Developer
- Systems Manager
- Web Developer
- Software Engineer
- Network Administrator
- Security Analyst
- Systems Analyst
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
The goal of the Computer Science B.S. program is to provide undergraduate students with a strong foundation in both Computer Science theory and programming practice that is necessary to solve real-world engineering problems. Through the use of state-of-the-art software and hardware, students will learn to develop their theoretical and programming skills in order to allow them to apply these learned techniques to analyze a problem, evaluate possible solutions, and create a solution as part of a program development team.
Degree Requirements
The School of Engineering and Computing offers seven majors: Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering.
School of Engineering and Computing Requirements
Students in the Bachelor of Science in the Computer Science program must complete a minimum of 128 credits including satisfaction of all degree requirements of AIU. All course work must be completed in accordance with the academic rules of AIU and those of the department.
| Minimum General Education Requirements | 36 credits |
| School Core Requirements | 34 credits |
| Major Requirements | 59 credits |
| Total Credits Required for Degree | 128 credits |
General Education Requirements
American International University has established seven competencies that form the foundation of the learning outcomes in our courses. Upon successful completion of the General Education program, students will be able to demonstrate:
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Ethical reasoning
- Global self-awareness
- Information literacy
- Mathematical and scientific reasoning
- Quantitative and IT Literacy
With the understanding that our students will specialize in a variety of academic majors, the General Education Program requirements are designed to ensure that all students will acquire experiential and activity-based learning and the application of knowledge in concrete situations as part of their AIU experience.
Required Computer Science Courses
All computer science students must complete the following courses. Students are responsible for observing all course prerequisites and limitations.
- Problem Solving & Programming
- Problem Solving & Programming Laboratory
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Elementary Linear Algebra
- Programming in Python
- Discrete Structures in Computer Science
- Computer Architecture and Organization
- Algorithm Design and Analysis
- Computing Theory
- Software Engineering
- Computer Operating Systems
- Web Technology
- Computer Science Seminar
- Computer Systems Security
- Introduction to Computer Networking
- Parallel and Distributed Computing
- Database Management Systems
- Students must choose one of the following specializations (3 courses):
- Software and Game Development
- Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
Welcome, New Students!
Once you arrive on campus, you will become part of a community where students and faculty make the most of every moment. An atmosphere where ideas, events, and exciting opportunities ensure a rich and satisfying university experience.
