Game Development, BS

Campus: NYC, Westchester

Requirement Credits
University Core Requirements 44-55
Major Requirements 55
Open Electives 12
Total Credits 120

UNIVERSITY CORE REQUIREMENTS (44-55 CREDITS)

See complete University Core requirements.*

*Students pursuing a BS in Game Development are required to complete CS 121 Introduction to Computer Science and MAT 104 Finite Mathematics  from the Foundation Requirements.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (55 CREDITS)

Game Development Core Required Courses (31 credits) 1
CIS 151Game Development for Everyone3
CS 255Game Development Patterns and Algorithms4
CS 256Game Design and Prototyping4
CS 355Advanced Topics in Game Development4
CS 356Mobile Game Development and Publishing4
CS 357Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Realtiy (VR), and the Metaverse4
CS 455Game Engine Architecture4
CS 456Game Development Capstone4
Computer Science Core Required Courses (12 credits) 1
CS 113Mathematical Structures for Computer Science4
CS 121Introduction to Computer Science 24
CS 122Object-Oriented Programming4
CS 241Data Structures and Algorithms4
Related Computing Electives (6-8 credits)
Two additional electives (300-level or higher)
CS Elective
CS or CIT or CYB Elective
Interdisciplinary Track (9-12 credits)
Three courses from one track in Liberal Arts and Science (below):
Communication and Media Studies Track (Choose 3 courses)
CMS 113, CMS 226, CMS 228, CMS 230, CMS 244, CMS 291
Writing/English Track (Choose 3 courses):
ENG 223, ENG 224, ENG 317, ENG 326F
Film and Screen Studies Track (Choose 3 courses):
FSS 135, FSS 203, FSS 215, FSS 235, FSS 237, FSS 317, FSS 323
Literature Track (Choose 3 courses):
LIT 213C, LIT 285A, LIT 340, LIT 387D
Math Track (Choose 3 courses):
MAT 131, MAT 132, MAT 236, MAT 238, MAT 303
Media and Communication Arts Track (Choose 3 courses):
MCA 112, MCA 220, MCA 226, MCA 276, MCA 350
1

Students must earn a grade of C or better in each prerequisite core.

2

Course is taken as part of the University Core Requirements.

OPEN ELECTIVES (1-12 Credits)

Open Electives
Select 1-12 credits
Total Credits1-12

Major Map represents the standard course sequence for students pursuing this degree. Slight variations in the sequence may occur due to prerequisites, placement exam results, and AP/transfer credits.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
CS 121 Introduction to Computer Science 4
ENG 110 Composition 3
UNV 101 First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community 1
MAT 104 Finite Mathematics 3
Learning Community 6
 Credits17
Spring
CS 122 Object-Oriented Programming 4
CIS 151 Game Development for Everyone 3
CS 113 Mathematical Structures for Computer Science 4
ENG 120 Critical Writing 4
 Credits15
Second Year
Fall
CS 255 Game Development Patterns and Algorithms 4
CS 241 Data Structures and Algorithms 4
MAT 117 Elementary Statistics 4
Course Related to Track 3
 Credits15
Spring
CS 256 Game Design and Prototyping 4
ENG 201 Writing in the Disciplines 3
COM 200 Public Speaking 3
General Core 3
Course Related to Track 3
 Credits16
Third Year
Fall
CS 355 Advanced Topics in Game Development 4
CS Elective (300-level or higher) 4
Lab Science 4
Language 1 3
Civic Engagement 3
 Credits18
Spring
CS 356 Mobile Game Development and Publishing 4
CS 357 Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Realtiy (VR), and the Metaverse 4
General Core 3
Language 2 3
 Credits14
Fourth Year
Fall
CS 455 Game Engine Architecture 4
CS Elective (300-level or higher) 4
Course Related to Track 3
Open Elective 3
 Credits14
Spring
CS 456 Game Development Capstone 4
General Core 3
Open Elective 4
 Credits11
 Total Credits120