Academic Catalog 2026-2027 Edition

Computer Science (B.S.)

U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering

Website: https://www.fgcu.edu/eng/computing-software-engineering/computerscience-bs

(239) 590-7390

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science prepares students with a comprehensive understanding of computing theories and methodologies, spanning from high-level programming languages to the foundational logic gates of computing hardware. The program allows students the option to focus on an area of interest by selecting one of three concentrations: Data Science, Cybersecurity, and Software Engineering.

The discipline of Computer Science is broad and includes the study of algorithms and data structures, computer and network design, modeling data and information processes, and artificial intelligence. Computer Science has application in high interest, cutting edge areas in computing such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, robotics, computer vision, and other contemporary high demand skills. Computer Science majors take on positions as software developers, project managers, business analysts, systems engineers, network engineers, data scientists, and a variety of cybersecurity titles.

The FGCU B.S. in Computer Science degree program will produce graduates who:

  • leverage Computer Science theories and principles to contribute meaningfully and excel in a range of professional roles and/or graduate studies,
  • practice life-long learning in their professions, adapting to the rapidly changing technological world.

Concentrations

  • AI and Data Science Concentration
  • Cybersecurity Concentration
  • Software Engineering Concentration

Students majoring in Computer Science (B.S.) may not pursue Software Engineering (B.S.) as Dual Major / Dual Degree. Students are encouraged pursue the M.S. in Compute Science instead.

Program Progression and Additional Graduation Requirements

Students admitted to Florida Gulf Coast University as a degree seeking student in good academic standing may declare a major in engineering. All engineering majors must satisfy the academic milestones as described in the student guidebook. Refer to the Computer Science (B.S.) Student Guidebook for further information on milestones.  

In addition to the program requirements, students must: 

  • Complete a minimum of 120 credits. 
  • Complete a minimum of 42 of the 120 credits at the upper division (3000-4999 level).  
  • Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 for all coursework attempted at FGCU.  
  • Satisfy College-Level Skills and foreign language entrance requirements.  
  • Satisfy Service-Learning requirement.
  • Satisfy Civic Literacy requirement.  
  • Satisfy the residency requirement: 30 of the last 60 credits, including 12 credit hours in the major must be completed at FGCU. Also, COP 4951 Senior Comp Sci Project I and COP 4952 Senior Comp Sci Project II must be taken at FGCU.  
  • Complete the summer course enrollment requirement.  
  • Submit an Application for Graduation by the deadline listed in the FGCU Academic Calendar.