Degree Requirements
The minimum total credits required for a Bachelor's of Science in Information Systems is 120.
General Education Requirements
Communication
History (U.S. History)
| HIST 1301 | History Of The Us To 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | History Of The Us Since 1877 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Language, Philosophy, and Culture
Mathematics
Life and Physical Science
Political Science (U.S., State of Texas and Local Government)
Creative Arts
Social and Behavioral Science
| ECON 2301 | Principles Of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Component Area
| COMM 1315 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Component Area Option
Total Credit Hours: 42
Computer Use
Total Credit Hours: 11
Business Core
Total Credit Hours: 15
Mathematics
Total Credit Hours: 3-4
Major Course Requirements
All students are expected to complete COSC 1335, COSC 1430, and COSC 2430 or their equivalents before beginning the upper level major courses. These courses introduce general computer concepts and applications and develop programming skills. Programming skills are broadened through the completion of a course in a second high-level programming language.
Total Credit Hours: 37-39
Business Minor
All information systems majors have in common the minor in general business which, combined with the business core, provides a solid foundation in business management.
Total Credit Hours: 12
Capstone Courses
All information systems majors share a capstone experience with all other science and mathematics majors.
Total Credit Hours: 3
TExES Requirements
Candidates for TExES tests in information systems must complete the following courses or equivalent courses as approved by an information systems advisor.