Sacred Heart University

What is Computer Science?

The process of creating usable computer programs and applications and the theories behind these processes. An employee in this industry will likely be doing a lot of independent work applying complex algorithms and writing code. Most computer scientists are employed as software developers or engineers in the industry.

Top 10 Reasons to Study

1. Computing is part of everything we do!
2. Enables you to solve complex, challenging problems.
3. You can make a positive difference.
4. Offers many types of lucrative careers.
5. Telecommute to your work!
6. Helps you figure out things even if your primary career is something else.
7. Offers great opportunities for true creativity and innovativeness.
8. Has space for both collaborative work and individual effort.
9. Coding skills give you an edge.
10. Future of computing has no boundaries.

Why Earn Your BS in Computer Science at Sacred Heart?

As a Computer Science major, you’ll gain a foundation in programming languages, problem-solving techniques, and computer ethics as you learn to analyze a problem, then identify and define the computing requirements for its solution.

This program is ideal for students with strong mathematical skills and an interest in computer programming or network security.

What Skills Will You Gain?

• Analytical Skills to enable you understand the complex problems computer scientists deal with.

• Problem Solving Skills to solve those complex problems in a systematic and logical way.
• Creativity since coming up with solutions to problems is almost never a straightforward process.
• Critical-thinking Skills because you will be working on a variety of projects with a variety of methods, and you need to be able to quickly assess why certain solutions will not work.
• Resilience because coding involves trying out different elements until you find the best solution and learning to be determined.

In the BS in Computer Science program, you will also:

• Study advanced programming concepts including C, C#, UNIX, database design, networking, and operating systems

• Design, implement, and evaluate computer-based solutions to meet a given set of computing requirements
• Focus on communication skills to enhance your ability to effectively communicate technical information to a wide range of audiences
• Learn to make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles
• Enhance your ability to function effectively as a member of a team, in order to establish goals, meet deadlines, manage risk and produce deliverables
• Apply theory in the design and implementation of computer-based solutions
• Learn to reason about and explain computer-based solutions at multiple levels of abstraction
• Research, design, develop, implement, present, and defend a major senior project