Sample schedule and pathway toward Computer Science Bachelor’s degree

This information that follows is only a sample. Your courses may differ.

NIU requires a total of 120 credit hours to graduate.

A minimum of 40 hours must be in courses at the 300 and/or 400 level. More information is available at go.niu.edu/graduation-requirements.

Year 3 as an NIU student in the University Center

Sample third-year course schedule for the NIU University Center Software Development B.S. program, organized by fall and spring semesters.
Fall Semester	Spring Semester
CSCI 330 UNIX and Network Programming	CSCI 360 Computer Programming in Assembler Language
CSCI 340 Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis	CSCI 466 Databases
Human Diversity Requirement course (if needed) or elective	Elective
STAT 200 Elementary Statistics	Elective

Year 4 as an NIU student in the University Center

Sample fourth-year course schedule for the NIU University Center Software Development B.S. program, organized by fall and spring semesters.
Fall Semester	Spring Semester
CSCI 463 Computer Architecture and Systems Organization	CSCI 480 Principles of Operating Systems
CSCI 467 Introduction to Software Engineering	CSCI 300+ Elective
CSCI 465 Enterprise Application Environments	CSCI 390+ Elective
	Elective

NIU contact

Set up an appointment to discuss your program of interest with Shevon Porter or an NIU Admissions counselor by emailing transfercenter@niu.edu. You can also Schedule a virtual appointment.

Take the first step

Take your first step toward earning a bachelor’s degree at the University Center by requesting information. A University Center representative will reach out to review your academic goals and create a customized University Center plan.