计算机专业 & 小
Earn your computer science degree at Carthage
As software grows more pervasive in modern life, computer science majors gain valuable programming experience and graduate with the flexibility to work in a wide range of fields.
You will spend much of your time designing and building software in teams, with the guidance of your professors. Because our computer science courses are small, professors can closely guide you through complex projects and you will interact closely with your classmates.
While we offer courses in modern topics like mobile computing, web开发, 还有计算机图形学, our focus is on creating 21st century problem solvers. Our goal is to maximize your professional “shelf life” by shaping problem solvers and preparing you for lifelong learning in the field.
“Students should definitely consider computer science because it is a perfect clash of creativity and mathematics.”
“I chose Carthage because I get to explore my passions, learning both inside and outside of the classroom, while being on the beautiful lakefront.”
“The Carthage faculty have taught me that no matter if I’m at the top of the class or struggling with the first assignment, I can find success. Whenever I feel like giving up, I can go to them with my problems and get the help I need.”
“Carthage has small class sizes and unique organizations that allow me to work closely with my professors and peers, overall providing an excellent learning environment.”
“The professors in the 计算机科学 Department have really helped me learn and understand coding and everything you can do with it. The courses are challenging but incredibly engaging, and I get a sense of accomplishment with everything I do.”
“I chose Carthage primarily because of its size and the majors offered here. I came from a very small high school, so 全球十大赌钱排行app的 size made it a very easy transition.”
“I feel extremely lucky to have a team helping me go forward, professors caring about me and my health, and friends being so supportive.”
计算机科学 Internship and Research 机会
Carthage computer science majors don’t just tackle projects in the classroom. Students get placed in internships that expose them to real-world experiences they can’t get in class. 在过去几年里, students have worked at Sears, 西本德互助银行, 金融中间人, 骑师, 预计, 汽车.com, Milliman, Performance Trust, the FBI, and The Aerospace Corporation.
All computer science majors must use skills from the classroom, 研究, and internships to create a capstone software development project for their senior theses. The project serves as the highlight in a student’s portfolio, demonstrating skills to potential employers.
State-of-the-Art 设施
全球十大赌钱排行app的 科学中心 features 12 interdisciplinary laboratories for 研究, collaborative learning areas outside classrooms and faculty offices, a glass-enclosed atrium, an outdoor classroom overlooking Lake Michigan, 还有一个天文馆. Computer science courses are also held in the A. W. Clausen Center for World Business, a first-class learning center. Computer science facilities include a server room, 硬件实验室, and a networking/advanced computing facility with Linux and Sun/Solaris platforms. Students have access to 全球十大赌钱排行app的 Computation and Visualization Laboratory for computational 研究 projects.
special academic options for 计算机专业s
工程
In this dual-degree program, you will spend three years at Carthage and the final four to five semesters at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland or Washington University in St. 路易.
游戏开发
With a concentration in 游戏开发, computer science majors can earn associate-level certification through Unity, the platform used to make most mobile, 控制台, 和电脑游戏. A cross-disciplinary 游戏开发 minor is open to all other Carthage majors.
Where Carthage computer science 专业 go
Our alumni have gone on to work for employers such as:
- 好事达
- Appirio
- Groupon
- Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies
- 晨星公司
- 联合健康集团公司.
Some Carthage computer science majors have founded startups in the tech sector or worked as independent programming consultants.
Others have continued their studies in graduate programs at:
- Carnegie Mellon University
- 马凯特大学
- North Carolina State University
- 芝加哥大学
奖学金 for 计算机科学 Students
Students intending to major in computer science can participate in the Math/Science Scholarship competition. Two full-tuition scholarships are awarded each year and are renewable for four years.