Bachelor degree in Computer Science Secondary Teaching at Alma College

1. CSC 120, 204, 220, 230, 240, 280A, 310 and 410.
2. Eight additional credits from a. to c. below:
1. four credits must be chosen from CSC 420, 430 and 440
2. Elective(s) may be chosen from any CSC course numbered 114 or above; COG 120; ECE 244, 245, 254 and 255; and MTH 336
3. No more than four credits from CSC 114, 117 and COG 120 may be applied to satisfy the major requirement.
3. Three required cognate courses: MTH 120, 220 and any additional MTH course numbered 113 or higher. MTH 336 cannot be counted for this requirement and as a CSC elective.
4. The senior comprehensive examination includes three parts: successful completion of the Major Field Test in Computer Science, submission of an approved writing sample and an approved oral presentation.
5. Each candidate for a teaching certificate in CSC will participate in at least two terms of internship/practica, which entails maintaining and operating computer and network systems in the CSC laboratories and tutoring students taking lower-level CSC courses. No credit is given for internships, but students are paid the same as those doing paid jobs.
6. Twenty-nine credits from EDC must be taken including CSC 445cs. Consult with your advisor about these courses and other special education requirements.