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Sample Plan of Study

Computer Information Systems

This is a sample plan of study for students beginning at UD in the 2025-26 academic year. This is a recommended course sequence, but your schedule may vary based on previous earned college credits, course availability, advisor recommendations and your personal goals and interests. Please contact your academic advisor if you have any questions.

First Year

Fall SemesteR

  • ASI 150: Introduction to the University Experience (1 hour)
  • CPS 149: Creative Media Applications (4 hours)
  • MTH 116 or MTH 148: Precalculus Math or Introductory Calculus I (3-4 hours)
  • HUM 101: Chaminade Seminar (3 hours)
  • CAP Natural Science Course with Lab (4 hours)

Spring Semester

  • CPS 150: Algorithms & Programming I (4 hours)
  • MTH 148 or MTH 149: Introductory Calculus I or Introductory Calculus II (3 hours)
  • Natural Science Course with Lab (4 hours)
  • HUM 102: Marie Thérèse Seminar (3 hours)

Second Year

Fall Semester

  • CPS 151: Algorithms & Programming II (4 hours)
  • CAP Faith Traditions (3 hours)
  • MTH 207: Introduction to Statistics (3 hours)
  • ENG 200: Writing Seminar II (3 hours)
  • Minor Course (3 hours)

Spring Semester

  • CPS 341: Discrete Structures (3 hours)
  • CPS 350: Data Structures & Algorithms (3 hours)
  • CAP Social Science (3 hours)
  • Minor Course (3 hours)
  • CAP Advanced Studies Course (Religious, Philosophical, or Historical) (3 hours)

Third Year

Fall Semester

  • CPS 310: Systems Analysis (3 hours)
  • CPS 242: Web Application Development (3 hours)
  • Minor Course (3 hours) 
  • CAP Arts (3 hours)
  • CAP Advanced Studies Course (Religious, Philosophical, or Historical) (3 hours)

Spring Semester

  • CPS 430: Database Management Systems (3 hours)
  • Computer Science Elective (3 hours)
  • Minor Course (3 hours)
  • Computer Science Elective (3 hours)
  • CAP Practical Ethical Action (3 hours)

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

  • CPS 490: Capstone I (3 hours) 
  • Computer Science Elective (3 hours)
  • Social and Behavioral Science Course (3 hours)
  • CAP Advanced Studies Course (Religious, Philosophical, or Historical) (3 hours)
  • Minor Course (3 hours)

SprinG Semester

  • CPS 491: Capstone II (3 hours)
  • Computer Science Elective (3 hours)
  • Computer Science Elective (3 hours)
  • CAP Interdisciplinary Investigations (3 hours)
  • Minor Course (3 hours)