BA/BS in Computer Science

The computer science major develops the habit of breaking complex problems into parts and weighing possible solutions carefully. Students study foundations in systems, theory, and algorithms, while building fluency with discrete mathematics, data structures, and programming languages. The major is designed as a way of thinking that carries across disciplines, not only a set of tools. Graduates bring that habit of mind into many fields. Advanced electives reach into machine intelligence, database design, computational linguistics, secure systems, and the study of how people interact with computers. Students may complete a senior seminar and an optional individual capstone, and summer research with faculty is an option. The department also organizes cabin retreats, professional events, and mentoring, so that students build community beyond the classroom.