The computer science degree program at Seaver College provides a diverse curriculum that exposes students to the theory and application of computer science.
Our computer science/mathematics curriculum is based on themes of abstraction, integration, and languages and paradigms. A combination of in-class instruction, internships, and a capstone course in software design prepares computer science majors for careers in computing or for graduate school.
In 1978, the decision was made to institute the computer science major. The only feasible way with only one person to staff the program was to make it a joint Computer Science/Mathematics degree, so that the computer science course offerings could be minimal in number. One person (the current head of the program) designed the curriculum, wrote all the course descriptions, and taught all the classes. The current curriculum received positive endorsement from outside reviewers. In 2015 there were two changes to the curriculum. We revised the introductory sequence and added sections of existing courses to give more flexibility to the incoming students, especially transfer students. We relaxed some of the previous prerequisites so students will not be as constrained when planning for their first two years in the major.
The University Academic Council has just approved a new joint major in Computer Science/Philosophy. It is modeled after the joint major in Computer Science/Mathematics and was motivated in part to increase student demand for computer science.
Quality Assurance: Each degree program should employ sufficient faculty such that there is a capacity to design and deliver the curriculum (CFR 2.5). Curriculum design and implementation should involve evaluation, improvement, and promotion of student learning and success (CFR 2.5). Thus, faculty are responsible to exercise effective academic leadership on a consistent basis to ensure that the program's quality and educational purposes are upheld (CFR 2.6). Student support and co-curricular programs and services of sufficient nature, scope, and capacity go hand-in-hand with the degree programs for promoting students' academic, personal, and professional development (CFR 2.13). - WSCUC 2023 Handbook, Standard 2