Goucher College 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
    Oct 10, 2024  
Goucher College 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalogue

Computer Science Major


Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Majors, Minors, Concentrations, and Certifications

This major prepares students for careers in a variety of fields, as well as for graduate work in computer science.

Placement Procedure

Students with AP credit in mathematics or computer science are eligible to exempt introductory courses. 

Honors in Computer Science


Majors in Computer Science are encouraged to strive for honors in the major upon graduation. Honors will be awarded to students who exhibit mastery of the subject in both course work and additional academic endeavors.

Requirements for honors in mathematics and in computer science:

1. A minimum grade point average of 3.60 in 200-level or above courses in the major. All courses (other than CS 290) specifically required for the major must be taken for a grade. No more than two approved courses away from Goucher will be counted in the average.

2. Some evidence of maturity and creativity in mathematics and/or computer science, such as outstanding work on a senior thesis, independent work, paper or final examination in a 300-level or above course.

3. Approval of the program faculty.

Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Majors, Minors, Concentrations, and Certifications