Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
Prepare for a Computer Science career, a field expected to grow 13% this decade
Computer Science has earned a reputation as a challenging and rewarding major. Earning a degree in this field is more than just programming. The program provides students a strong foundation of Computer Science including knowledge of hardware, database systems, operating systems, and mathematical foundations of computing. The mission of the Computer Science program is to prepare students for the many career opportunities in the field of computing, and for them to keep pace with emerging technologies.
Students entering the Computer Science program take at least two semesters of programming to understand and reinforce concepts in algorithmic designs and techniques, data structures, operating systems, and computer architecture. In addition, students take math courses including Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, and Linear Algebra to understand the mathematical foundations that support analyzing and evaluating computational problems and solutions. The flexibility of the curriculum allows students to take specialized classes such as artificial intelligence and web/mobile game development. We offer students opportunities to do internships, and we encourage them to pursue a major or minor since applications of computer science exist in almost every field such as business, education, sciences.
Students leaving the program will have the confidence, knowledge and experience to allow them to develop creative solutions to complex problems.