Game Development, B.S.
The Game Development major is intended to provide students with the skills they need to successfully work in the games industry as a programmer, designer, or producer. It deliberately focuses on providing students with a broad base of experience to allow them to find success either at larger firms or with smaller developers.
SPECIFICS OF THE GAME DEVELOPMENT B.S. DEGREE
Minimum Total Hours: 120
Total Liberal Arts Hours Required: 60
General Education Requirements: Per Core Curriculum Requirements list (see General Education Council).
Minimum Requirements: Overall and major GPA of 2.0; no grade less than C- in the major.
Transfer Requirements: See institutional transfer policies.
Application to the Major: Standard institutional major application should be submitted at the end of the sophomore year. A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required for acceptance to the major.
Major Requirements: 50 hours.
- 7 hours in math: MATH 2281, 2400
- 25 hours in Computer Science: CSCI 2010, 2020, 2710, 3000, 3110, 3610, 3710, 4210, 4710, 4950 or 4980
- 18 Hours RIZE core: XDATA 1100, 1200, XDSCI 2100, 2200, 3100, 3600, XIFTC 2050
LCMC Consortium Disclosure
This major, minor, or concentration is offered online through a consortium of accredited colleges and universities. All courses within the program are delivered by faculty employed by partner institutions in the consortium, with technology and administrative support provided by Rize Education.
Oversight of courses offered through the consortium are reviewed and approved by Roberts Wesleyan University. Students register through Roberts Wesleyan University and receive academic credit from Roberts Wesleyan University.