2025-2026 Adrian College Academic Catalog

Bachelor of Arts in Game Development (120 Hours)

Program Outcomes

an ability to analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.

an ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of requirements.

an ability to communicate effectively in professional contexts.

an ability to recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.

an ability to function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in appropriate activities.

an ability to apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

an ability to apply problem-solving principles and algorithmic thinking, including the ability to design, analyze, and compare software solutions.

Essential Liberal Arts Courses (31 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CCC100Introduction to College Writing

3
CCC102Public Speaking

3
 
MATH100Mathematics for the Liberal Arts

4
Or
MATH101Intermediate Algebra

4
 
XXXX
Scientific Inquiry

4
XXXX
Experiential Learning

2

Great Conversation Series

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
GCON110Great Conversation: The Meaning of Life

3
GCON120Great Conversation: Western Civilization

3
GCON130GCON130 - Great Conversation: Global Civilization

3
GCON140GCON140 - Great Conversation: Art

3
GCON150GCON150 - Great Conversation: What It Means to Be A U.S. Citizen

3

Game Development Core (18 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CS151Introduction to Games

3
CS251Content & Systems Designs

3
CS302C# Programming

3
CS353Unity I: Working with Unity

3
CS453Unity II - Advanced Unity Programming

3
CS459Capstone Project - Building a Game

3

Computer Science Requirements (18 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CS103Programming for Everyone I

3
CS104Programming for Everyone II

3
CS203Introduction to C

3
CS242Data Structures

3
CS341Algorithms Analysis and Design

3
CS399Professional Internship

1 - 6

Game Development Major Cognates (13 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
MATH135Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

4
MATH204Elementary Statistics

3
PSYC100General Psychology

3
PSYC311Personality Theo/Research

3

Four Year Plan

Fall - First Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CS103Programming for Everyone I

3
CCC100Introduction to College Writing

3
MATH135Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

4
GCON
Great Conversation

3
GCON
Great Conversation

3

Spring - First Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CS104Programming for Everyone II

3
CCC102Public Speaking

3
MATH204Elementary Statistics

3
PSYC100General Psychology

3
PSYC100LGeneral Psychology Lab

1
GCON
Great Conversation

3

Fall - Second Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CS151Introduction to Games

3
CS203Introduction to C

3
CS242Data Structures

3
GCON
Great Conversation

3
WID/ELEC
Writing in the Discipline

3

Spring - Second Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CS251Content & Systems Designs

3
CS341Algorithms Analysis and Design

3
GCON
Great Conversation

3
ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3
ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

Fall - Third Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CS353Unity I: Working with Unity

3
PSYC311Personality Theo/Research

3
ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3
ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3
ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

Spring - Third Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CS302C# Programming

3
ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3
ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3
ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

Fall - Fourth Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CS453Unity II - Advanced Unity Programming

3
ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3
ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3
ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3
ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

Spring - Fourth Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CS459Capstone Project - Building a Game

3
ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3
ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3
ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3
ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

Note:

  • The expected first mathematics course for this degree is MATH135. Students who do not place into MATH135 based on the Mathematics Placement Policy may need to complete the following prerequisite courses listed below, in addition to the courses listed above:

    MATH101 - Intermediate Algebra (4)

    MATH115 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics (4)

    C- or higher is required for all prerequisite courses in the Department of Mathematics.

  • General elective credit hours will vary dependent upon the following degree requirements:
    • Must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours
    • Must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework at the 300 or 400-level
  • Courses requiring prerequisites and corequisites are noted on the course which can be found in the course description section of the catalog.
  • Department approval is required.