Computer Science Major
Our computer science program teaches you the key concepts that are relevant to what the current industry is expecting from computer science graduates. The growing industry allows our program to be ahead of the game with different databases that are free for students to access. You can expect to have a cutting edge understanding of these technologies and be ready to immediately contribute in the workforce and have competent conversations about the machine learning in regards to artificial intelligence.
Program Details
Program Overview
The principal areas of study within computer science are programming, artificial intelligence, computer software design and development, and the theory of computing. Graduates of this program could be employed as data scientists, software engineers, systems analysts, network architects or web or game developers. However, jobs in computer science are not limited to technology companies; every business uses computers and talent is needed at every stage of the business process.
Program Concentrations
This program is made up of the following concentrations. Learn more about concentrations.Concentration Overview
This concentration focuses on programming skills and a fundamental understanding of computer systems.
Concentration Overview
This concentration focuses on artificial intelligence and computer modeling.
Concentration Overview
This concentration focuses on data mining and data handling.
Courses in this Concentration
Concentrations on this page are required for this program. Additional courses or concentrations may need to be added to meet program or credit requirements.
Program Coursework
- Concepts in Programming Languages
- Structured Programming
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Discrete Mathematical Structures
- Principles of Design and Development
- Structured Programming
- Computer Robotics
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Computer Modeling and Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Structured Programming
- Introduction to Database Management Systems
- Cyber Security
- Computer Architecture
- Introduction to Data Mining
The specific degree requirements on the website are for illustrative purposes and may change at any time. Please contact the Registrar's Office, Academic Advising or refer to the course catalog for detailed program requirements.
Liberal Arts Core
LEADERSHIP: 4 credits
- Freshman Seminar (1 cr.)
- Spiritual & Ethical Literacy (3 cr.)
- Personal Branding Communication (3 cr.)
- Writing for the 21st Century (3 cr.)*
- Quantitative Problem Solving (3 cr.)*
- Language & Culture (3 cr.)
CORE LITERACIES: 15 credits – Choose one (1) course from each broad theme. Course options can be found in the course catalog or on the academic advising page. Broad themes are:
- Narratives of Identity (3 cr.)
- Science, Environment & Culture (3 cr.)
- Social Tensions (3 cr.)
- The American Experience (3 cr.)
- Approving the Better Things (3 cr.)
Professional Core
Culminating Experience
- Pre-Internship
- Internship
- Capstone
Experiential Learning
Our program focuses on getting students into field experiences as soon as possible to build their knowledge and resumes.
Internship sites may include:
- Best Buy / Geek Squad
- Cardinal Stritch University IT Department
- Children's Hospital of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
- DeafandHoH, LLC
- FastTrak Softworks, Inc
- Immuntable
- ManpowerGroup
- Oracle, Inc
- Quad
- SKYGEN USA
- We Energies
Andrew Scholz, '21
Computer Science major with a minor in Business
"Given the size of Stritch, I had countless opportunities to work closely with the faculty members at Stritch. This greatly improved my college experience because I was able to get the one-on-one attention that I needed to be successful in some of the more challenging computer science classes."
Career Opportunities
Computer science is strategically necessary to the world today. The Industrial Revolution has made computer science an essential in everyday life. Students looking to pursue a career in computer science can take advantage of a growing field.
Computer science occupations are expected to grow 11 percent from 2019 to 2029. This increase is significantly faster than the projected growth rate nationwide. Jobs such as computer and information research scientists are projected to grow even more quickly. A bachelor's degree in computer science can open many doors to careers in software development, database administration, and computer programming.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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