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[DRAFT] 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Computer Game Design and Development, BSCGDD

Location(s): Online, On Campus

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Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Game Design and Development equips students and graduates with the skills and knowledge to apply computing and software engineering techniques to the design and production of digital media for entertainment, research, and education. As a specialization within the field of computing, game design and development builds on and applies expertise in computing hardware and software to create engaging and immersive multimedia systems.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to: 

  1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
  3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.

[icon]This program is a part of the College of Computing and Software Engineering .

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Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Game Design and Development program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org/

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Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

Admission to this program is open to all students who meet Kennesaw State University’s general admission standards. Visit the Admissions  section of the Catalog for more details.

Enrollment Criteria

Progression through the program requires students to successfully complete or transfer the equivalent of CSE 1321 , CSE 1321L , CSE 1322 , and CSE 1322L  with a grade of “B” or better in all four courses.

Graduation Criteria

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policy 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION . 

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Program Course Requirements

Core IMPACTS Curriculum (42 Credit Hours)

KSU’s General Education Core IMPACTS Curriculum  

Core IMPACTS Curriculum Requirements Specific to This Major

Science Majors: Students should take MATH 1113  or higher in Mathematics & Quantitative Skills and MATH 1179  or higher in Applied Math.

 

Science and Engineering Majors: Students should take two four-hour laboratory sciences in the General Education Core IMPACTS: Natural Sciences. Students must choose from CHEM 1211 /1211L  , CHEM 1212 /1212L  , PHYS 1111 /1111L  *, PHYS 1112 /1112L  , PHYS 2211 /2211L  *, PHYS 2212 /2212L  , BIOL 1107 /1107L  , or BIOL 1108 /1108L  .

*Students cannot take both PHYS 1111/L and PHYS 2211/L nor PHYS 1112/L and PHYS 2212/L.

Core Field of Study (18 Credit Hours)

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in these courses.

Major Requirements (46 Credit Hours)

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in these courses.

Major Concentrations (14 Credit Hours)

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in these courses.

Custom Concentration

University Electives (14 Credit Hours)

In accordance with KSU Graduation Policy , students must earn a grade of “D” or better in these courses while maintaining at least an overall 2.0 GPA.

Upper-Division Electives (9 Credit Hours)
Select 9 credit hours of 3000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog. Please see an advisor for course selection. *Note: Students are encouraged to consider Special Topics, Internships, and/or Directed Studies courses from the following list of courses:
Free Electives (5 Credit Hours)

Select 5 credit hours of 1000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog. In accordance with KSU Graduation Policy , students must earn a grade of “D” or better in these courses while maintaining a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA.

Creative Content Concentration

Required Courses (6 Credit Hours)

Elective Courses (6 Credit Hours)

Select 6 credit hours from the following list of courses:

Free Electives (2 Credit Hours)

Select 2 credit hours of 1000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog. In accordance with KSU Graduation Policy , students must earn a grade of “D” or better in these courses while maintaining a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA.

Computer Science Concentration

Elective Courses (9 Credit Hours)

Select 9 credit hours of 3000-4000 level CS coursework not already used as a requirement in the major or concentration.

Free Electives (5 Credit Hours)

Select 5 credit hours of 1000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog. In accordance with KSU Graduation Policy , students must earn a grade of “D” or better in these courses while maintaining a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA.

Educational Serious Concentration

Required Courses (6 Credit Hours)

Elective Courses (6 Credit Hours)

Select 6 credit hours of 3000-4000 level TCOM coursework not already used as a requirement in the major or concentration.

Free Electives (2 Credit Hours)

Select 2 credit hours of 1000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog. In accordance with KSU Graduation Policy , students must earn a grade of “D” or better in these courses while maintaining a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA.

Media Production Concentration

Required Courses (9 Credit Hours)

Free Electives (5 Credit Hours)

Select 5 credit hours of 1000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog. In accordance with KSU Graduation Policy , students must earn a grade of “D” or better in these courses while maintaining a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA.

Planning Management Concentration

Elective Courses (9 Credit Hours)

Select 9 credit hours from the following list of courses:

Free Electives (5 Credit Hours)

Select 5 credit hours of 1000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog. In accordance with KSU Graduation Policy , students must earn a grade of “D” or better in these courses while maintaining a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA.

Simulations Informatics Concentration

Required Courses (3 Credit Hours)

Elective Courses (3 Credit Hours)

Select 3 credit hours of 3000-4000 level coursework from the following prefixes: CSE, CGDD, SWE, CS, IT, Special Topics, Internship, Directed Study as approved by an advisor.

Free Electives (8 Credit Hours)

Select 8 credit hours of 1000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog. In accordance with KSU Graduation Policy , students must earn a grade of “D” or better in these courses while maintaining a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA.

Program Total (120 Credit Hours)