Computer Science Majors and Minors

Prepare to make a valued contribution to the digital world.

With thousands of new positions in computer science being created each year, your most critical challenge is to choose a direction that suits you. Virtually every industry worldwide, from law enforcement to financial systems, manufacturing, and entertainment, will need your software development and analytical skills.

BA in Computer Science

• Gain a solid foundation in computer science that can be used in many industries.
• Choose electives that allow you to enrich your education.
• Apply your knowledge and skills to real-world needs.

BS in Computer Science/Software Engineering Track

• Prepare for a rich assortment of possibilities. Your skills open doors to jobs such as systems analyst, software engineer, Web programmer, and more.
• Create practical applications with team-oriented initiatives.
• Seek a paid internship that may lead to job offers before graduation.

BS in Computer Science/Cyber Security Track

• Practice what you learn by applying your skills to real-world security scenarios.
• Learn from a curriculum designated by the NSA and the Department of Homeland Security as a National Center of Excellence in Information Assurance Education.
• Increase your value with a minor in criminology.
• Challenge your skills with a paid internship in the defense industry, corporate security, or criminal justice sector.

BS in Computer Science/Language and Systems Track

• Master technical problem-solving techniques from an ABET-accredited curriculum.
• Gain in-depth knowledge in selected areas of computer science.
• Contribute to the field.
• Expand your knowledge with a required minor in mathematics.
• Pursue undergraduate research experiences.

Minor in Computer Science

• Expand your job possibilities with applied software development.
• Learn the fundamentals of computing and programming.

Minor in Cyber Security

• Explore criminal justice system as applied to computing.
• Gain an understanding of selected cyber security topics, including digital forensics, networks, computer security, and management of cyber security.