Computer Science
Computer Science | Undergraduate
Students seeking a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours including core courses in Computer Science, Computer Programming, Mathematics, Science and Liberal Arts. Elective courses from Computer Science and Engineering including Data Science, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Mobile App Development, Game Development, Humanities/Social Sciences, and African-American Studies are also required. This program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
EECS Curriculum Table 1 summarizes the required core and elective courses in each area. See a sample EE undergraduate curriculum (four-year plan) in EECS Curriculum Table 2. (Note: All Computer Science courses have been given the new prefix CSCI-to replace SYCS.)
See the Undergraduate Program Handbook (PDF) for more information.
For student enrollment prior to AY 2016-17, the following worksheets are still applicable:
Checklist 2015Excel spreadsheet
Checklist 2016Excel spreadsheet
Program Details
- Degree Classification: Undergraduate
- Program Frequency: Full-Time
- Format: In Person
Caution to Prospective Students
The Board of Trustees of Howard University on September 24, 1983, adopted the following policy statement regarding applications for admission: "Applicants seeking admission to Howard University are required to submit accurate and complete credentials and accurate and complete information requested by the University. Applicants who fail to do so shall be denied admission. Enrolled students who as applicants failed to submit accurate and complete credentials or accurate and complete information on their application for admission shall be subject to dismissal when the same is made known, regardless of classification."
All credentials must be sent to:
Howard University Graduate School
Office of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions
4th and College Streets, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20059