1. The Successful Completion of at Least 132 Semester Hours
The successful completion of at least 132 semester hours and a cumulative grade
point average of 2.0 for all courses required for the major. Military Science
may not be counted toward this total semester hour requirement.
2. Liberal Arts
At least 57 credits must be completed in the liberal arts excluding courses in
computer science and engineering. Th following course may be used for liberal
arts credit.
3. Residence Requirements
There are two requirements that must ordinarily be completed in residence at
Hofstra: 15 semester hours in the major field of specialization and the last 30
semester hours. The 15 semester hours need not be included within the last 30
hours.
4. General and Major Requirements
The general and major requirements are listed under the program below. Courses
in computer science and engineering may not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
5. Cumulative Average
A cumulative average of C or better is required in the following courses:
Part-time Students - Semester Hours: 130
Part-time students follow the same curriculum as listed under the full-time program
of study, with the exception of ENGG 9A. Candidates for graduation must fulfill
all requirements listed under the individual program. The B.S. Specialization
in Computer Engineering requires 130 s.h. of part-time study.
Footnotes
* If this requirement is fulfilled by passing the placement examination, 6 semester
hours in the humanities or social sciences should be taken with adviser’s approval.
** With adviser’s approval. Courses may not be taken on a Pass/ D+/D/Fail basis.
*** ENGG 189 may substitute for CSC 185/ENGG 185 with adviser’s approval, but
students can no longer use ENGG 189 as a technical elective. Note: ENGG 189 is
a prerequisite for ENGG 171.
**** With adviser’s approval.
***** ENGG 188 may substitute for CSC 187 with adviser’s approval, but students
can no longer use ENGG 188 as a technical elective.