CS class now prereq for graduation

I recently read an article that claims only 28% of computer science graduates are female.  Only?!  That was a curious word to my eyes.  If I had to guess the national percentage based on my perception of the BYU computer science program, I would peg the number closer to about 4%.  I don't pretend to know why this is the case, but it seems clear from the people that I have talked to that few really know what computer science is.  I had a guy knock on my door yesterday asking if there were any computer science majors in our apartment.  When my roommate and I proudly offered our services, he gladly stated his need.  "Do either of you have a Windows XP installation CD?"  He clearly did not have a sound understanding of what computer scientists do.  At the university there are classes required for graduation.  I had to take Chem 105, English 115, and American Heritage.  I've studied biology, astronomy, calculus, music, religion, cooking, atmosphere and weather, bowling, tennis, music history, physics, dance, psychology, choir, and statistics.  I'm sure I'm not different than the normal student.  In light of the world in which we now live, I think CS 142 should be a required class for graduation.  Maybe when everyone gets a look at how cool programming can be, there will be a more even distribution of the sexes in the field.