Course Planning
Resources for planning your degree program
There are a number of resources available to guide your course selection process. It is the student's responisibility to be aware of what courses are required for his or her program and what the prerequisites are. If you have questions after reviewing the information below, please ask an advisor or peer advisor.
DegreeWorks
Utilize DegreeWorks's functions to assist you with planning for next semester.
| Degree Audit | Degree Planner | GPA Calculator | What If |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identify courses in your major/program | Create an academic plan to help ensure a timely graduation | Determine what grades you need to achieve your desired GPA | Explore other majors/programs |
You can access DegreeWorks online via Highlander Pipeline.
- Log into Highlander Pipeline
- Select the "Student Services" tab
- Select "Self Service Banner (SSB)" under "Online Services"
- Select "DegreeWorks"
Course Sequence Charts
The below flowcharts and checklists can serve as guides for which courses to take in what order. For the semester-by-semester breakdowns, adjust accordingly based on your placement exams, AP credits, and any transfer courses.
| Undergraduate | Graduate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bioinformatics | Sequence Chart (2019-2020) | Business & Information Systems | Course Grid Degree Flowchart |
| Business & Information Systems | Sequence Chart (2019-2020) | Information Systems | Course Grid Degree Flowchart |
| Computer Science (BA) | Sequence Chart (2019-2020) | (All other Master's programs should refer to DegreeWorks) | |
| Computer Science (BS) | Sequence Chart (2019-2020) | ||
| Computing & Business | Sequence Chart (2019-2020) | ||
| Human-Computer Interaction | Sequence Chart (2019-2020) | ||
| Information Technology | Sequence Chart (2019-2020) | ||
| Information Systems | Sequence Chart (2019-2020) | ||
| Web & Information Systems | Sequence Chart (2019-2020) | ||
University Catalog
The undergraduate and graduate catalogs contain a wealth of information about which courses to take as well as recommended electives.