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Bachelor of Science
Christopher Newport University
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Major in Computer Engineering
Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Major in Computer Engineering
Christopher Newport University
The Bachelor of Science degree in computer engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. Computer engineering encompasses design and analysis of both hardware and software systems. Engineering problem solving, a key component of our computer engineering major, is practiced in all areas studied for this degree. Computer engineering is the application of knowledge and technology to the exciting, challenging, and ever-changing field of computer systems. Computer engineering majors are prepared for employment in positions such as digital design engineers, software systems analysts, computer architects, scientific and technical programmers, microprocessor-based systems designers, instrumentation systems designers, integrated circuit designers, and systems engineers.
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Applicable Admissions Agreements
The table below lists admissions agreements between Christopher Newport University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.
You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of a Virginia Community College System (VCCS) transfer-oriented degree program (Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts & Science) will satisfy the CNU general education component of the undergraduate curriculum with the exception of the Second Language (foreign language) Literacy Requirement. The Second Language Literacy Requirement may be met in one of the following ways: a) Transfer of 201 or higher level foreign language course or b) Completion of a 200-level or higher foreign language course at CNU. Note that three (3) years of high school language study (in the same language) or a 102-level foreign language course is a prerequisite for a CNU 200-level foreign language course.
Completion of a transfer-oriented associate of fine arts degree from a VCCS college will satisfy Christopher Newport lower-level liberal learning requirements with the exception of one mathematics course (CNU's MATH 115 or higher) satisfying the Mathematical Literacy Liberal Learning Foundation requirement and one science lecture satisfying the Investigating the Natural World Area of Inquiry. Christopher Newport also requires completion of a 200-level language course or higher in a second language in order to graduate. If these requirements are not fulfilled during completion of the associate degree, they must be completed at Christopher Newport. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Completion of a Virginia Community College System (VCCS) transfer-oriented degree (Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Arts & Science) earned in high school satisfies Christopher Newport University's (CNU) general education requirements except for the Second Language Literacy Requirement. This requirement may be met by transferring a 201-level or higher foreign language course or completing a 200-level or higher foreign language course at CNU. A prerequisite for a CNU 200-level language course is either three years of the same high school language or a 102-level college language course. Students who earn the associate degree in high school are not eligible for VCCS/CNU guaranteed admission and, if they have not enrolled in a regular fall or spring college semester after high school graduation, must apply to CNU as first-time freshmen.
Completion of a transfer-oriented Associate of Fine Arts degree from a VCCS college satisfies CNU's lower-level liberal learning requirements except for one mathematics course (MATH 115 or higher), one science lecture course, and the 200-level foreign language requirement. Any unmet requirements must be completed at CNU. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | https://cnu.edu/admission/transfer/credit/ |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
217
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
85%
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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| Is This College Right For Me? | At Christopher Newport University, we have approximately 4,400 students with about 200 transfers enrolling each year. We offer more than 90 areas of study, all programs are grounded in our rigorous liberal arts and sciences core curriculum. With 60 percent of our classes having 19 or fewer students, our small class sizes give you direct access to experts in their fields - teacher-scholars who provide outstanding instruction, conduct groundbreaking research, and publish noteworthy books and articles. We also have more than 200 clubs and student organizations and 24 varsity teams that compete in NCAA Division III. We're located in Newport News, Virginia, in the heart of one of the most historic and beautiful areas of the United States. When you venture off campus, you'll find unlimited activities for all interests as well as cultural and historical treasures within a short walk or drive. Our residence halls and apartment complexes win rave reviews from students and parents alike. In fact, The Princeton Review ranked our residence halls among the top in the nation in the group's Best College Dorms category. While transfer students are not required to live on-campus, many do! Housing is offered on a space-available basis. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | By term of entry at CNU. |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | By term of entry at CNU. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | If you attend a Virginia Community College System (VCCS) school and have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 or higher, you may be eligible for the Guaranteed Admission Agreement (GAA). GAA students are those who graduate from a transfer-oriented degree program at a Virginia community college within two years of enrollment at Christopher Newport with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 or higher on a four-point scale and who intends to transfer to CNU. Other GAAs exist for Virginia Peninsula, Rappahannock, and Richard Bland. Please visit our website: https://cnu.edu/admission/transfer/ You must maintain continuous enrollment in all non-summer terms from the point of declaration until the associate degree is conferred and must transfer to Christopher Newport in the semester designated under the Letter of Intent. |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Information Technology | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Engineering | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology - Mechatronics Technician Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Science in Information Technology Degree | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Science in Engineering Degree | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Science - Engineering | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Engineering | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Science in Engineering Degree | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Science in Social Sciences Degree Computer Information Systems Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| George Mason University | Computer Engineering, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Computer Engineering-BSCOME | Bachelor | BS in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Old Dominion University | Modeling & Simulation-BSCOME | Bachelor | BS in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Regent University | B.S. in Computer Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | Online |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Engineering in Chip-Scale Integration | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Engineering in Computer Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Engineering in Controls, Robotics & Autonomy | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Engineering in Machine Learning | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Engineering in Networking & Cybersecurity | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Engineering in Software Systems | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree Engineering Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science with a Specialization in Engineering | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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| 11-9041.00 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields. | Management Occupations |
| 11-9041.01 | Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential. | Management Occupations |
| 17-2061.00 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 15-1241.00 | Computer Network Architects | Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1243.01 | Data Warehousing Specialists | Design, model, or implement corporate data warehousing activities. Program and configure warehouses of database information and provide support to warehouse users. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1243.00 | Database Architects | Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 25-1032.00 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 15-1252.00 | Software Developers | Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1253.00 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1241.01 | Telecommunications Engineering Specialists | Design or configure wired, wireless, and satellite communications systems for voice, video, and data services. Supervise installation, service, and maintenance. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
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