A student majoring in computer science must excel in the use of computers, physical sciences, mathematics and English. This student is independent, self-motivated, able to concentrate, and able to handle frustration effectively.

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The required and elective courses you would take for Computer Science majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

• Algorithms
• Artificial Intelligence
• Calculus
• Computer Architecture
• Computer Science Theory
• Computer Theory
• Data Logic
• Data Management
• Design Physics
• Device Utilization
• Electronic Design
• Files and Databases
• Information Management
• Logic Design
• Machine Language
• Network Fundamentals
• Operating Systems
• Programming Languages
• Statistics

• Computer Graphics
• Computer Programming
• Computer Programming, Specific Applications
• Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
• Computer Software and Media Applications
• Computer Systems Analysis
• Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
• Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
• Data Processing
• Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
• Informatics
• Information Science/Studies
• Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation
• Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
• Word Processing