Computer Science (B.S.)

Students in this concentration take courses in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), natural language processing (NLP), data mining, programming, and data science. Graduates of this concentration are prepared for graduate studies or careers as ML engineers, NLP engineers, data scientists, data engineers, data analysts, AI software developers, and AI ethics and policy analysts.

This concentration prepares students for careers in software development.

This concentration integrates two (2) full-time six-month cooperative work experiences with the required courses for the Concentration in Computer Science. These cooperative work experiences allow students to apply and further investigate the discipline of computer science. This concentration prepares students for careers in software development.

Concentration Entrance Requirements – Students must:
• Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.80;
• Maintain a 3.00 GPA in all Computer Science courses;
• Complete and submit the cooperative experience application during the semester prior to enrolling in CSCI 310 Cooperative Experience I Transfer students must complete three (3) Computer Science courses at Framingham State University prior to participating in CSCI 310 Cooperative Experience I;
• Have junior standing at the time of the first cooperative experience.

This concentration trains students for technical careers in information systems such as database administration, network administration, systems analysis and design, and software quality assurance.

This concentration integrates two (2) full-time six-month cooperative work experiences and one (1) cooperative experience seminar with the required courses for the Concentration in Information Systems. These cooperative work experiences allow students to apply and further investigate the discipline of computer science.

Concentration Entrance Requirements:
Students must

• Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.80;
• Maintain a 3.00 GPA in all Computer Science courses;
• Complete and submit the cooperative experience application during the semester prior to enrolling in CSCI 310 Cooperative Experience I Transfer students must complete three (3) Computer Science courses at Framingham State University prior to participating in CSCI 310 Cooperative Experience I;
• Have junior standing at the time of the first cooperative experience; and