The Department of Computer Science offers an CAC/ABET accredited Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) degree with a major in computer science. A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in Computer Science with a required minor field is also offered. The BS degree is not accredited by CAC/ABET.  The Department also offers an 18-hour minor in computer science. 

The Computer Science major can be completed to fulfill an Option I plan for secondary teacher certification. The department also offers a 24-hours Option II plan for secondary teacher certification.

For the 39-hour major in computer science, students are required to complete a minor and are encouraged to select the minor from a supporting discipline. Typical minors include mathematics, business administration, art minor in computer graphics (graphic design), communication, English (technical writing) computer information systems and electrical engineering; however, a variety of other minors can support the degree.

Students should seek advisement from the computer science faculty in their freshman year to plan a timely completion of their degree. An official degree plan must be filled with the department upon completion of 60 hours of University courses.

For detailed information regarding undergraduate admission, please refer to UTPA's undergraduate catalog.