Computer Science (Mathematics and Computer Science)

Introduction

Have you always known that you have a special gift with computers?

A Computer Science degree will give you a solid background in applied and theoretical computer science. Graduates of the program will have the skills necessary to enter the business world or pursue graduate study in computer science.

The variety of course offerings also allows ample opportunity for non-majors to increase their computer skills.

Degree

Bachelor of Arts

Optional Minors

Students can also choose to minor in Computer Science

Career Ideas

Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technician, Computer & Information Scientist, Computer Applications Engineer, Computer Programmer, Computer Security Specialist, Computer Systems Analyst, Database Administrator, IT Administrator, Logistician, Materials Inspector, Radiation Protection Engineer, Technological Espionage Intelligence Agent

Program Administrators

Department Chair

Edward Schwartz, (914)323-1555

Faculty and Staff

Program Chair

Edward Schwartz

Full-Time Faculty

Mirela Djordjevic

Paul Ellis

A. Mia Heissan

Phyllis Lefton

Jonathan Munson

Edward Schwartz

Faculty Emeriti

Gerard Kiernan

Arnold Koltun

Adjunct Faculty

A. Igbinadolor

C. Tunks

Overview

The Computer Science major is designed to give a student in this program a solid background in applied and theoretical Computer Science. Computer Science majors study program design and programming starting with Java. A student will study advanced programming, data structures used in programming, sequential and random access files, database design, programming languages, computer architecture and low level programming, and various advanced topics in Computer Science.