COURSE CURRICULUM

All the programs you listed (Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Management, Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Justice BA, Dance BFA, and Digital Journalism BA) are structured around a common university framework that combines general education, major core courses, and electives to produce career-ready graduates in different professional fields. Each degree begins with general education requirements such as English composition, natural sciences with lab components, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, and communication skills, ensuring students develop broad analytical, writing, and critical thinking abilities before specializing. The Computer Engineering program blends electrical engineering and computer science, focusing on hardware systems, embedded computing, networks, cybersecurity, and advanced digital design, while the Computer Science program emphasizes software development, algorithms, operating systems, databases, programming languages, and theoretical foundations of computing. Construction Management shifts toward applied engineering and business, preparing students for roles in project management, estimating, scheduling, safety, contracts, and structural systems within the construction industry. Crime Scene Investigation focuses on forensic science techniques such as fingerprint analysis, forensic photography, anthropology, evidence handling, courtroom testimony, and crime scene documentation, while Criminal Justice BA builds knowledge of law enforcement systems, criminal law, corrections, research methods, ethics, and administrative structures, with optional legal pathway opportunities. The Dance BFA emphasizes intensive studio training in ballet, modern, and jazz techniques along with choreography, performance, anatomy for dancers, production, and artistic development, requiring high physical skill and auditions. Digital Journalism prepares students for modern media careers through reporting, writing, multimedia production, photography, broadcasting, media law, and digital storytelling across platforms like social media, TV, and online news. Despite differences, all programs integrate capstone experiences, electives, and skill-based learning to ensure graduates are prepared for either professional employment or advanced study in their chosen field, combining theory, practice, and industry-relevant training into structured degree pathways.