
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
The computer science bachelor’s program at Stevens teaches the fundamental problem-solving skills you need to become the next innovator and technology leader.
The modern world revolves around continual advances in technology and creative programming solutions which require an innovative workforce with specialized programming skills. The computer science undergraduate program at Stevens combines the rigorous development of problem-solving skills and theoretical foundations with hands-on programming experience and project management skills.
A thorough, broad-based curriculum with strong technical courses taught by globally renowned faculty facilitates the integration of science, technology, and project-management skills that the field requires. You’ll be immersed in computer science courses beginning in your first semester, and take more computer science-related courses as part of your degree than at other universities.
The program culminates with a project-oriented, two-semester senior capstone course through which you will develop the client-facing and project management skills expected of the modern IT professional.
The Bachelor of Science program in computer science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET. Enrollment and Graduation Data
An ABET Accredited Program
This undergraduate program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
Through our world-class research in software systems, and our innovative and high-quality undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. educational programs, we strive to be a national and world leader in developing new information technologies and educating the next generation of IT professionals and researchers.
Program educational objectives are broad statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the program is preparing graduates to achieve. These are the professional accomplishments that students are expected to have achieved three years after graduation.
[Skills development] Have acquired new skills and knowledge on one's own
[Skills application] Have created solutions to real world computational problems
[Communication] Be proficient in both oral and written technical communication in professional and social capacities
[Teamwork] Be effective as either a member or a leader of a team in professional and social capacities
[Impact] Have evaluated the impact of one's work on the intended users and on society
Student outcomes are measurable goals for the learning that takes place during a student's time in the program. The overall outcomes for the program are listed below. Not only do outcome goals exist for the overall program, but each course has its own outcomes.
Student outcomes are narrow statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to the skills, knowledge, and behaviors that students acquire in the program.
[Analysis] Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions
[Design] Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline
[Communication] Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts
[Professionalism] Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles
[Teamwork] Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline
[Development] Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions
The Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, https://www.abet.org.
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Stevens Prepares You for a Great Career
The computer science bachelor’s program develops in-demand knowledge and skills to put you on track for career success. Career opportunities include:
Software Developer
Web Developer
Data Scientist
Database Manager
Systems Administrator
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Software Engineer
Potential hiring organizations include companies like: Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Mastercard, American Express
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