BS Computer Science at University of Georgia

Programme overview

Computer science deals with the logical and mathematical foundations of computing and how to implement problem solutions as programs in a computer language. The computer science curriculum covers the design principles of key computing technologies such as hardware, operating systems, database systems, networks, graphics, and artificial intelligence. Mathematical reasoning is emphasized throughout the program.

Faculty: Franklin College of Arts and Sciences | Duration: 120 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

120 credit hours total. Required courses include CSCI 3030 Computing, Ethics, and Society; CSCI 4470/6470 Algorithms; CSCI 4720 Computer Architecture and Organization; CSCI 4050/6050 Software Engineering; CSCI 4370/6370 Database Management.

Career pathways

Computer science continues to be one of the fastest growing career fields in the nation. There are critical demands for technically trained persons to provide technical support for computer operations, and to develop new computer hardware and software systems.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-wide (not specific to this major): first-year admission to UGA is competitive and based mainly on grades in core academic courses (English, mathematics, science, social science, foreign language), course rigor and SAT or ACT scores, with no fixed minimums; current students apply to the major through their college. Major-specific entrance requirements: To be admitted into the major, students must have completed the following courses with a grade of "C" (2.0) or higher: CSCI 1301-1301L Analytical Thinking Introduction to Computing and Programming 4 CSCI 1302 Software Development 4 CSCI 2610 Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science 4 CSCI 2720 Data Structures 4 MATH 2250 Calculus I for Science and Engineering 4 Within their first two attempts for each course, students must: a) earn a grade of "C" (2.0) or higher in each course AND b) earn a GPA of 2.7 (equivalent to a “B-” average) or higher overall for the highest grades from the two attempts for each course across all three courses. “Attempts” include withdrawals reflected on transcripts. A student may choose to exclude W grades from one semester (for one or more classes taken that semester) from counting towards their 2 attempts. Grades for transfer credits reflected on the st

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year applications are accepted for Fall and Spring entry terms. Transfer applications are accepted for Summer/Fall and Spring entry on the Athens campus, and for Summer, Fall and Spring on the Griffin and Tifton campuses.

First-year Fall entry: the application opens August 1; Early Action closes October 15 (materials October 29) with final decisions in mid-March; Regular Decision closes January 1 (materials January 15). The commitment deposit deadline is May 1.

First-year Spring entry: the application opens May 31 and the application and materials deadline is July 31; the commitment deposit deadline is October 1.

Transfer (Athens campus): Summer/Fall applications open January 22 and close March 1; Spring applications open May 31 and close July 15.

The first-year and transfer application fee is $70 for US citizens and $85 for international students; fee waivers are available for first-year US citizens and permanent residents (Common App automatic waivers, College Board, ACT or NACAC waivers), not for transfer or international applicants. SAT or ACT scores are considered in first-year review.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uga.edu/apply/

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