The Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology (B.S.C.T.) prepares students for professional work relating advancements in basic science to practical computer applications. This degree is an interdisciplinary program of study which provides a combination of professional courses in computer science, information systems, electronics, and information technology. The particular strengths of the program include:

• applied hands-on curriculum;
• hardware oriented laboratory experiences;
• scientific advancement merged with applications; and
• the various skills and knowledge required for the enhanced job market in this field.

The computer technology program offers excellent prospects for professional positions in both business and industry where the sophistication and implementation of computers dominate a broad spectrum of employment opportunities. This region of the state has a large concentration of technology firms that employ information system designers and application integrators. Classes are usually offered both during the day and in the evening.

Admission Requirements

The B.S.C.T. degree program is designed to admit students who satisfy the general undergraduate admission requirements of the University and have an associate degree or equivalent course work in preparatory programs such as computer information systems, computer technology, data processing or closely related disciplines. A minimum grade point average (g.p.a.) of 2.5 is required for admission into the program. Students with a g.p.a. of 2.0 to 2.5 may be admitted as Pre-Engineering Technology students, and may be transferred into the B.S.C.T. program upon successful completion of pre-calculus (MAT 1800) and physical science courses, with a g.p.a. of 2.5 or above. 

A Mathematics Placement Examination is required of entering students who have not already earned advanced credit in pre-calculus.

Program Requirements

Candidates for the B.S.C.T. degree must earn a minimum of 124 credits, as outlined in one of the following major programs and including the University General Education Requirements. University policy allows a maximum of sixty-four semester credits transferred from community colleges to Wayne State, but students following University-approved articulation agreements with community colleges are able to exceed the maximum of sixty-four credits; a minimum of thirty semester credits must be earned from Wayne State, at least twenty-four of which must be in Division of Engineering Technology courses. All coursework must be completed in accordance with the academic procedures of the University and the College and must conform to Division academic standards.

In order to graduate, the University requires a minimum 2.0 g.p.a. in total resident credit, and the Division a minimum 2.0 g.p.a. in total coursework in the area of specialization; as well as satisfaction of all University Undergraduate General Education Requirements.

Plan of Study: Due to wide variation in backgrounds of associate degree holders, as well as differing rates of progress of full- or part-time students, an individually-tailored plan of study will be developed for each student, in conjunction with a faculty advisor. Courses will be selected based on the student’s academic preparation, course prerequisites, and proposed scheduling of courses.

Required Background: Any student deficient in any courses listed under Lower Division (Community College) Technical Transfer Credit will be required to remove the deficiency before completion of fifteen credits in basic science/mathematics and technical core courses.

The  Bachelor of Science  in Computer Technology requires at least 124 credits as outlined below: