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Bachelor of Science in Computing and Allied Health Sciences

Requirements for a Major in Computing and Allied Health Sciences

The Computing and Allied Health Sciences program is an interdisciplinary degree that integrates computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies with allied health sciences to prepare students for the rapidly evolving healthcare and health technology industries. The program equips students with technical and analytical skills to develop and apply technology-driven solutions in areas such as healthcare informatics, digital health, medical data analytics, telehealth, AI-assisted healthcare systems, cybersecurity in healthcare, and patient-centered technologies. Through the combination of computing and health sciences coursework, students gain an understanding of both technological systems and healthcare environments, preparing them for careers and graduate study in health informatics, healthcare analytics, medical software development, digital health innovation, and other interdisciplinary healthcare technology fields.

Students who wish to pursue the integrated major in Computing and Allied Health Sciences must complete the following.

Degree Requirements

Students must complete the general university degree requirements as identified in the General Academic Regulations section of the catalog.

Computing and Allied Health Sciences Major (84-87credits)

The Computing and Allied Health Sciences major must complete the following courses with a minimum of 2.0 GPA.

Core Courses

Computing Core Courses (22-25 credits)

Complete the following five courses (13-14 credits)

Select three courses from the following list (9-11 credits)

Allied Health Sciences Core Courses (26 credits)

Complete the following list of courses:

Select one from the following list of integrated courses (3 credits)

Additional Required Courses (9 credits)

Required Capstone Project (3 credits)

Tracks

Students need to select the Allied Health Sciences track and one Computing track.

Allied Health Sciences Tracks

Take one Allied Health Sciences track, comprised of 9 credits;

Track: AHS Social Sciences (9 credits)

The Social Sciences track provides versatility that will build strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills coupled with the ability to understand societal and individual behaviors within health care.

Required:

Choose 2 from the following list of courses:

Track: AHS General (9 credits)

The General track offers students a broad and customizable introduction to various health care careers, education, and employment goals.

Choose 3 from the following list of courses:

Computing Tracks

Take one computing track, comprised of twelve credits; the computing tracks are shown below.

Track: Artificial Intelligence (12 credits)

The Artificial Intelligence track provides students with both technical and human-centered pathways to develop advanced knowledge in modern AI systems and applications. Students build foundational competencies in programming, data structures, algorithms, human-centered computing, and applied AI before selecting advanced electives aligned with emerging areas such as generative AI, natural language processing, reinforcement learning, edge AI, trustworthy AI, ethics, and human-AI interaction. The track is designed to prepare students for interdisciplinary careers and graduate study in artificial intelligence and related fields.

  • The following core courses must be completed to satisfy the track course prerequisites with a technical focus: AI 201, CIS 162, CIS 163, CIS 241, CIS 263, and CIS 378.
  • The following core courses are required to complete the track with a human-centered focus: AI 201 and HCC 201.

Choose 4 from the following list of courses:

Track: Cybersecurity (12 credits)

This track prepares students to address security, privacy, and risk-management challenges. Students gain foundational expertise in areas such as network security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, secure software development, and AI-driven security analytics.

  • The following core courses are required to complete the track course prerequisites: CIS 162, CYB 241, and CIS 258.

Required:

Choose 3 of the following list of courses:

Track: Computer Science (12 credits)

The Computer Science track provides students with a solid foundation in computational thinking and problem-solving while equipping them with the knowledge and skills to design, analyze, and implement efficient computing solutions.

Choose 4 from the following list of courses:

Track: Information Technology (12 credits)

The undergraduate IT track focuses on the practical application of computing to support organizations, individuals, and society through the effective use of technology. Students develop skills in systems administration, networking, databases, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and user support, with an emphasis on designing, managing, and securing IT infrastructures.

  • The following core courses must be completed to satisfy track course prerequisites: CIS 162 and CIS 250.

Required:

Choose 3 of the following list of courses:

Track: Software Engineering (12 credits)

The undergraduate Software Engineering track prepares students to design, develop, test, and maintain large-scale, reliable, and secure software systems. It emphasizes systematic engineering practices, including requirements analysis, software architecture, design patterns, testing methodologies, and project management, while also addressing human-computer interaction, quality assurance, and team-based development.

Choose 4 from the following list of courses:

Track: Human Centered Computing (12 credits)

The undergraduate Human-Centered Computing (HCC) track focuses on the design, development, and evaluation of computing technologies that prioritize user needs, accessibility, and usability. Students explore topics such as human-computer interaction, user experience (UX) design, accessibility, cognitive psychology, and interface design, while gaining practical skills in prototyping, usability testing, and user research.

  • The following core courses must be completed to satisfy track course prerequisites: CIS 162 and HCC 201.

Choose 4 from the following list of courses:

Suggested Order of Coursework

This suggested order of coursework assumes that students will seek the help of their advisor to complete the courses in a timely manner. The following course sequence also assumes a strong mathematics background for the entering student. If mathematics deficiencies exist, completing the mathematics prerequisites should be the student's top priority.

Year One (29-31 credits)

Year Two (31 credits)

Year Three (30 credits)

Year Four (28-30 credits)


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