Studies in Computer Programming, BPS (Not Admitting Students)

Program Requirements

Liberal Studies Core

Writing

1. WRT 105

   Studio 1: Practices of Academic Writing
   3
2. WRT 205

   Studio 2: Critical Research and Writing
   3

Quantitative Skills

1. Complete 6-8 credits of Quantitative Skills Sequence Requirement outlined in the Liberal Arts Core Guidebook.

   Not resolved to a course
   6-8
2. 15 credits of Liberal Arts Coursework as defined in the Syracuse University Liberal Arts Core Guidebook or transfer equivalent per NYSED Liberal Arts & Sciences Guidelines for a BPS degree, as approved by the College of Professional Studies

   Not resolved to a course
   15

Critical Reflections on Ethical & Social Issues

1. Select 3 credits from any course listed in the Critical Reflections on Ethical & Social Issues Division of the Liberal Arts Core Guidebook.

   Not resolved to a course
   3

Students are required to select one Liberal Arts Core Course that meets the IDEA requirement.

Professional Competencies Core

The Professional Competencies Core covers fundamental knowledge and abilities required in the modern workplace, such as ethics and critical thinking, problem solving, human relations, diversity and change management, budgeting and resource management, and teamwork. The Professional Competencies Core includes an introductory course, and a capstone experience required of all B.P.S. students. Designed to draw together issues from across the entire B.P.S. program, these courses summarize concepts covered in the curriculum and develop students’ skills in strategic decision-making that looks to the future.

Required Courses

1. BPS 101

   Orange Immersion: First Year Seminar
   3
2. BPS 211

   Introduction to Professional Studies
   3
3. BPS 411

   Senior Seminar
   3
4. Select seven of the following:

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   21
5. ODL 303

   Introduction to Change Management
   3
6. BPS 315

   Practical Financial Management for the Working Professional
   3
7. BPS 317

   Assertiveness in the Workplace for Professional Studies
   3
8. BPS 321

   Rhetorical Awareness and the Diverse Workplace
   3
9. ODL 425

   Design Thinking for Organizations
   3
10. ODL 335

    Conflict Management
    3
11. BPS 382

    Leading Cooperative Negotiations
    3
12. ODL 319

    Global Leadership
    3
13. CYB 323

    Introduction to Information Security for Professional Studies
    3
14. PPM 301

    Foundations of Project Management
    3
15. PPM 325

    Project Communications and Stakeholder Management
    3
16. SCP 103

    Introduction to Computing Systems
    3
17. SCP 225

    Concepts in Digital Graphics
    3
18. SCP 295

    Esports Fundamentals
    3
19. SCP 435

    Multiplayer Game Design Competition
    3

Major Requirements

1. SCP 220

   Basic Principles of Computer Programming
   3
2. SCP 285

   Object-Oriented Programming
   3
3. SCP 305

   Database Management
   3
4. SCP 360

   Introduction to Mobile Applications
   3
5. SCP 350

   Introduction to HTML/CSS
   3
6. SCP 355

   Introduction to Javascript/jQuery
   3
7. SCP 405

   Programming in C++
   3
8. SCP 420

   Web Application and Design
   3
9. SCP 418

   Programming in Java
   3
10. SCP 445

    Cross Platform Mobile Application Deployment
    3
11. SCP 482

    System Software Design for Professionals
    3

Electives

1. Select 27 credits (or as many needed to reach 120 credits)

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   27