What is the difference between a Computer Science degree and a Computer Information Systems degree?
A Computer Science (CS) degree is not a s specialized as a Computer Information System (CIS) degree. The CIS degree program is focused primarily on the development of business applications. The CS degree is a more general degree that does not provide a specific specialization. It s focus is on how software applications are developed. The CS program at Tarleton does emphasis software engineering and embedded systems development. It requires a firm mathematical underpinning. However, the core CS topics are covered in depth which will prepare the student for a career in Computer Science.