University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 33 courses 120 total credits
This program combines the study of computer science with a liberal arts education. It prepares students for employment as computing professionals while offering significant freedom to choose coursework in other areas. The major is especially popular with students who want the technical education in computer science with the flexibility to take other non-technical courses, sometimes in the form of a minor or certificate.
Required Foundational Coursework
Select one:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY 2048 or PHY 2048L | Physics with Calculus 1 or Laboratory for PHY 2048 | 3 |
| PHY 2053 or PHY 2053L | Physics 1 or Laboratory for PHY 2053 | 4 |
Select one:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY 2049 or PHY 2049L | Physics with Calculus 2 or Laboratory for PHY 2049 | 3 |
| PHY 2054 or PHY 2054L | Physics 2 or Laboratory for PHY 2054 | 4 |
| STA 3032 | Engineering Statistics | 3 |
Required Computing Core Coursework
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COP 3502C | Programming Fundamentals 1 | 4 |
| COP 3503C | Programming Fundamentals 2 | 4 |
| COT 3100 | Applications of Discrete Structures | 3 |
| COP 3530 | Data Structures and Algorithm | 3 |
Required Major Core Coursework
Cybersecurity Specialization Electives
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 4360 | Computer and Information Security | 3 |
Select Two:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CDA 4324C | Cyber-physical System Security | 3 |
| CIS 4204 | Penetration Testing: Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| CIS 4213 | Enterprise Security | 3 |
| CIS 4362 | Introduction to Cryptology | 3 |
| Total | 73-76 credits | |
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