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Computer Science

The program in Computer Science (CS) provides a blend of the foundation of CS and applications in the information technology (IT) industry. The CS program emphasizes the study of computer systems architecture, software development, and data communications. Core technology areas include programming, computer architecture, operating systems (OS), data communication, systems analysis and design, database applications, and project management. This is supported by a strong foundation in computing principles such as the design of programming languages, data structures, and operating systems principles. The program includes a significant mathematics component and mathematics concepts are incorporated into many of the major courses.

Careers for people interested in computer science include:

• Chief Information Officer
  
  
• Computer Programmer
  
  
• Computer Security Coordinator
  
  
• Computer Service Technician
  
  
• Data Communications Analyst
  
  
• Database Design Analyst
  
  
• Electrical Engineer
  
  
• Graphic Artist
  
  
• Internet Information Authenticator
  
  
• Journalist
  
  
• Lawyer
  
  
• Network Administrator
  
  
• Programmer/Analyst
  
  
• Quality Assurance Analyst
  
  
• Researcher
  
  
• Robotics Technician
  
  
• Software Engineer
  
  
• Software
  
  
• Salesperson
  
  
• Systems Analyst
  
  
• Systems Programmer
  
  
• Teacher/Instructor
  
  
• Technical Support Specialist
  
  
• Technical Writer
  
  
• Trainer/Consultant
  
  
• User Support Analyst
  
  
• Web Page Designer
  
  
• Webmaster