Major in Computer Science

Bachelor of Science Degree • School of Arts and Sciences

Studying Computer Science: The UC Advantage

With

a comprehensive program that offers sound preparation for both professional accomplishment and graduate study, the computer science major at Utica College prepares you to:

• Design and implement all types of software from operating systems to every day applications
   
• Devise new ways to use computers, including:
  
  
  • World Wide Web applications
  • Robotic, vision, and intelligent systems
  • Games and simulations for use in entertainment, education, or training
   
• Solve problems using computers, including:
  
  
  • Finding the best ways to store and share information over the network
  • Determining if faster solutions are possible
  • Developing new approaches that provide better performance
  • Creating the most secure computer and network environment

Curriculum

The Utica College computer science department follows a curriculum recommended by the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM), which establishes the guidelines used by most colleges. Computer sciences majors at Utica College pursue concentrations in one of three areas:

• business applications
• scientific applications
• computer security.

Foundations in the theory of computer science, including data models, structures, and algorithms.

For specific program details, see academic requirements >

Program Student Learning Goals

Career Outcomes

Computer science prepares you for a broad range of fields, including:

• knowledge engineering
• computer security
• business
• aerospace
• virtual reality

...and more.

Graduates of UC's computer science program have taken leadership positions at:

• Google
• IBM
• Raytheon
• Hewlett-Packard
• Air Force Research Laboratory
• Wells College