Computer Science Program

Innovate, Code, and Create Solutions

Become a leader in one of the fastest-growing fields. The Computer Science BS Degree at Fredonia equips you with the skills to design software, solve real-world problems, and harness the power of artificial intelligence, computer graphics, and more. Whether you're aiming for a career in software development or scientific computing, this program prepares you to excel.

What You'll Gain:

Software Design – Learn to build efficient, reliable software from the ground up.
Artificial Intelligence – Master AI techniques to solve complex, data-driven problems.
Computer Vision – Explore how machines interpret visual information to interact with the world.
Scientific Computing – Use computational techniques to solve challenging scientific problems.
Computer Graphics – Create visual simulations and graphical interfaces for real-world applications.

Career Opportunities for Computer Science

Computer Science Education
Database Administrator
Machine Learning Engineer
Network Support Specialist
Software Developer

Computer Scientist
Information Security Analyst
Network Engineer
Programmer
Web Developer

What are typical computer science jobs?

What does a 4-year degree look like?

First Year

Fall Semester

Course	Title	Credits
CSIT 121	Computer Science I	3
CSIT 201	Computer Security and Ethics	3
MATH 120	Survey of Calculus I (or)	3
MATH 122	University Calculus I	0
FF	Course	3
FF	Course	3
	TOTAL	15

Spring Semester

Course	Title	Credits
CSIT 221	Computer Science II	3
MATH 121	Survey of Calculus II (or)	3
MATH 123	University Calculus II	0
FF	Course	3
FF	Course	3
FF	Course	3
	TOTAL	15

Second Year

Fall Semester

Course	Title	Credits
CSIT 231	Systems Programming	3
CSIT 241	Discrete Math. for Computer Sci. I	3
MATH 115	Survey of Matrix Algebra (or)	3
MATH 231	Linear Algebra	0
FF	Course	3
FF	Course	3
	TOTAL	15

Spring Semester

Course	Title	Credits
CSIT 311	Assembly Language	3
CSIT 321	Paradigms of Programming Languages	3
FF	Course	3
FF	Course	3
	Required Science Course	3

	TOTAL	15

Third Year

Fall Semester

Course	Title	Credits
CSIT 341	Data Structures	3
CSIT 455	Relational and Object Databases	3
	Upper Level Elective	3
	Upper Level Elective	3
	Required Science Course	3

	TOTAL	15

Spring Semester

Course	Title	Credits
CSIT 431	Introduction to Operating Systems	3
CSIT 435	Data Communications and Networks	3
CSIT 441	Design and Analysis of Algorithms	3
STAT 200	Statistical Methods (or)	3
STAT 350	Probability and Statistics	0
	General Elective	3
	TOTAL	15

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

Course	Title	Credits
CSIT XXX	Computer Science Track Course	3
CSIT XXX	Computer Science Track Course	3
CSIT XXX	Computer Science Track Course	3
	General Elective	3
	General Elective	3
	TOTAL	15

Spring Semester

Course	Title	Credits
CSIT 425	Software Engineering	3
CSIT XXX	Computer Science Track Course	3
CSIT XXX	Computer Science Track Course	3
	Upper Level Elective	3
	General Elective	3
	TOTAL	15

GRAND TOTAL:

This Sample Degree Map is based on the requirements published in the University Catalog.

First Year - JCC

Fall Semester

Course JCC	Fredonia Equivalent	Credits
ENG 1510	ENGL 099 Non Major Elective	3
MAT 1600	MATH 105 Precalculus	4
CSC 1570	CSIT 1TR 100 Level Elective	3
SUNY Gen Ed Nat Sci	Fredonia Foundations Natural Science	4
INT 155	LART 099 Non Major Elective	2
	TOTAL	16

Spring Semester

Course JCC	Fredonia Equivalent	Credits
ENG 1530	ENGL 100 Craft of Writing	3
SUNY Gen Ed	Fredonia Foundations	3
CSC 1590	CSIT 121 Computer Science I	4
MAT 1710	MATH 122 University Calculus I	4
SUNY Gen Ed	Fredonia Foundations	3
	TOTAL	17

Second Year - JCC

Fall Semester

Course JCC	Fredonia Equivalent	Credits
CSC 1600	CSIT 221 Computer Science II	4
SUNY Gen Ed Diversity	Fredonia Foundations Diversity	3
CSC 2540	CSIT 351 Business Systems Dev	3
MAT 1720	MATH 123 University Calculus II	4
SUNY Gen Ed	Fredonia Foundations	3
	TOTAL	17

Spring Semester

Course JCC	Fredonia Equivalent	Credits
CSC 2480	CSIT 201 Computer Sec & Ethics	3
CSC 2670	CSIT 311 Assembly Lang/Comp Org	4
MAT 1670	MATH 210 Math Structures	3
Elective	Elective or Fredonia Foundations	3
Elective	Elective or Fredonia Foundations	3
	TOTAL	16

Third Year - Fredonia

Fall Semester

Course	Title	Credits
CSIT Elect	Software trk take CSIT 107; others take elective	3
CSIT 231	Systems Programming	3
STAT 200	STAT 200 Stat Meth I or STAT 350 Prob & Stats	3
CSIT 341	Data Structures	3
CSIT 455	Relational Object Databases	3
	TOTAL	15

Spring Semester

Course	Title	Credits
MATH 115	Survey Matrix Algebra	3
CSIT 321	Paradigms of Prog Lang	3
CSIT 441	Design & Analysis of Algorithms	3
CSIT 435	Data Comm and Networks	3
CSIT 425	Software Engineering	3
	TOTAL	15

Fourth Year - Fredonia

Fall Semester

Course	Title	Credits
CSIT Elect	Upper Level CIST Track Elective	3
CSIT Elect	Upper Level CIST Track Elective	3
CSIT 431	Intro Operating Systems	3
Elective	Upper Level Elective (Non CSIT)	3
Elective	Natural Science Major Elective	3
	TOTAL	15

Spring Semester

Course	Title	Credits
CSIT Elect	Software track take CSIT 207; others take CSIT elective	3
CSIT Elect	Upper Level CSIT Track Elective	3
Elective	Upper Level Elective (Non CSIT)	3
Elective	Upper Level Elective (Non CSIT)	3
Elective	Elective (Non CSIT)	3
	TOTAL	15

GRAND TOTAL:

*CSC 2540 (351) is an approved computer science elective
MAT 1670 (210) will substitute for CSIT 241
*CSC 1590 (121) and 1600 (221) require a minimum grade of C- or higher
*Students need to complete MAT 1710/1720 (MATH 122/123) prior to transferring
*Students will need 2 courses in the following disciplines: biology/chemistry/geology/physics
*Students selecting the Software Development track can take CSC 1530 (107) and CSC 2410 (207)
* The BS degree is 120 hours.All students must earn 66 credits outside the major (non CSC/CSIT) courses. Since CSC 1570 is a prerequisite for CSC 1590 (CSIT 121) and three CSC courses at JCC are 4 credits each (3 at Fredonia), students will graduate with 126 credits in order to satisfy 66 credits outside the major.

This Sample Transfer Path is based on the requirements published in the University Catalog.

Transfer Policy:
SUNY General Education/Fredonia Foundations: Students who earned an AA/AS SUNY Degree in 2015 or later, or completed the SUNY Gen Ed requirement prior to transferring, will have satisfied Fredonia Foundations, our local general education requirement. Students who earned any other SUNY Degree may need to complete additional Fredonia Foundation courses at Fredonia. Such students should consult with their current advisor regarding the SUNY Gen Ed requirement and applicable courses. All SUNY General Education courses will be verified by the General Education Transcript Addendum, GETA, which is sent with the SUNY transcript.

Transfer Credit Policy:
Please refer to our Transfer Credit Policy in the College Catalog for current information.

What are all the required and elective courses offered to obtain this degree?

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CSIT 441 Analysis and Design of Algorithms

Introduction to design and analysis of algorithms: time and space complexity, verification of correctness; advanced algorithm design strategies: iterative, divide and conquer, greedy method, dynamic programming, branch and bound, etc.; specific examples drawn from sorting, searching, string searching, graph problems, matrices, polynomial arithmetic, cryptography; hard problems and approximation algorithms: Knapsack, bin packing, and graph coloring problems, etc.

CSIT 461 Introduction to AI and Knowledge Engineering

Overview of artificial intelligence tools and techniques; searching methods; applications of AI: game playing, expert systems and knowledge-based systems; components of a knowledge-based system; knowledge acquisition, representation, and formalization; numerical and symbolic processing; information theoretic and decision theoretic algorithms; inference engine; machine learning; reasoning and explanation; basic concepts and major issues of knowledge engineering; current tools and techniques for analysis, design, development of the knowledge based systems; applications in robotics, medical diagnosis, smart decision systems, etc.

CSIT 463 Introduction to Digital Image Processing and Computer Vision

Introduction to digital image and signal processing, computer vision and pattern recognition; image acquisition, registry and display; elementary image processing algorithms: sampling, preprocessing, smoothing, segmentation, and sharpening; transformations; filtering; image coding and restoration; analog and digital images and image processing systems; feature extraction and selection; elementary pattern classification and vision systems; robotics; machine learning.

It's Different Here

High Salaries, Endless Opportunities

Computer science graduates earn an impressive starting salary of $103,550 on average.

1 Million Jobs Are Waiting

By 2026, there will be over 1 million more computing jobs than qualified graduates.

Big-Name Companies Want You

Fredonia grads land jobs with top companies like Google, IBM, Microsoft, and Lockheed-Martin.

Software Developers

Software developers design computer applications or programs. Software quality assurance analysts and testers identify problems with applications or programs and report defects.

Median Salary: $130,160 per year
Job Outlook 2023-2033: 17% growth
Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor's degree

Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Web Developers and Digital Designers

Web developers create and maintain websites. Digital designers develop, create, and test website or interface layout, functions, and navigation for usability.

Median Salary: $92,750 per year
Job Outlook 2023-2033: 8% growth
Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor's degree

Bureau of Labor Statistics