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General Education Requirements

Today’s computer science professional is someone who’s not only well-versed in programming languages and theories but can use their skills to transform the world. NEIU’s general education requirements assist you with developing this perspective and incorporate experiential learning, helping you apply the concepts introduced in the classroom.

You’ll take a total of 33 credits across fine arts, humanities, behavioral and social sciences, and natural sciences. Three Engaged Learning Experiences then open up the pathway to take the tools you’ve acquired and utilize them in a real-world setting, illustrating computer science’s practical and intersectional applications.

Core Courses

NEIU immerses all computer science students like yourself in a rigorous, comprehensive course of study that touches on all key aspects of the field:

• the principles of computer programming, number theory, logical, algorithmic, combinatorial, and computational concepts;
• key theories and abstract concepts for software and hardware and object-oriented programming;
• implementing and manipulating data structures and applications;
• an overview of common operating systems;
• the software development process, including each stage’s individual cycle and techniques; and
• the methods for designing and analyzing algorithms.

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You can chart your degree path through a concentration, requiring at least two electives totaling to six (6) credits, in one of four areas:

Computer Science

Develop an advanced understanding of higher-level computer science concepts, including programming languages, database management, networks, open-source systems, human-computer interactions, cryptography, computer graphic fundamentals, natural language processing, and parallel computing. You’re recommended to select this concentration if you intend to continue your studies in a master’s program and are advised to complete Calculus II and Linear Algebra before graduating.

Data Science

Data science explores capturing and maintaining data, to processing and analyzing data, and finally reporting and communicating data in an effective way. Develop analytical skills to plan and identify relevant questions, collect data from a variety of points and sources, organize and translate a multitude of information in user friendly terms, and report out analyses that will impact businesses and processes.

Information Technology

Gain the skills to make decisions about computer network design and maintenance, or translate your artistic side to the digital realm with an understanding of web development. This concentration equips you for such career paths with courses in client- and server-side web development, event-driven programming, open-source systems, artificial intelligence, mobile app development, and cybersecurity.

Incoming freshmen and transfer students further have the opportunity to jumpstart their academic career with the Google-CSSI Extension Program, an intensive, four-week summer session designed to encourage the success of women, underrepresented ethnic minorities, first-generation, and low-income college students in computer science. Students receive guidance from NEIU faculty, staff, and peer mentors while learning key computer science concepts and, upon completion, will receive a tuition scholarship toward one academic course.

Program Educational Objectives

Three to five years after graduation from the undergraduate Computer Science program at ŷ����Ϸ���� Illinois University, our graduates will:

• Hold professional positions in a computing-related occupation, or pursue advanced study in computer science or a related field of interest.
• Be engaged professionals who provide technical leadership, teamwork and service to their business, profession or community.
• Conduct themselves with integrity and make responsible, ethical and legal decisions, and always be aware of the local and global impact that advances in technology produce.
• Successfully adapt to new technologies, tools and methodologies to remain current in their occupation.

Student Outcomes

The undergraduate Computer Science program has six student outcomes listed below. Upon completing the program, graduates will be able to:

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
2. Design, implement and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

Enrollment and Graduation Data

In academic year 2021-2022, 116 degrees were awarded for the B.S. in Computer Science.

Considering a career as a maker and creator that requires a solid understanding of programming knowledge and computer science theory? Let NEIU guide you on your journey and unlock additional opportunities. If you’re interested in applying to the Bachelor’s in Computer Science degree program, candidates must fulfill all application requirements for or .