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Major Roadmap
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Computer Science BA Major Guide
The Computer Science major at St. Edward’s provides you with a strong foundation and technical knowledge. 但它并不止于此:你将把在课堂上学到的知识应用到项目和实习中. 你将面临使用现有技术和技术修补创造解决多方面问题的挑战.
我们的教师拥有多年的学术和行业经验，将指导您创作和展示专业水平的作品. You’ll graduate prepared to work across industries.
Earn Two Degrees in Five Years
完成你的计算机科学学士学位和硕士学位，我们的途径在五年内获得两个学位.
Explore the BA in Computer Science and Master's Degree (MSBA) pathway.
Explore the BA in Computer Science and Master's Degree (MSDGMA) pathway.
Explore the BA in Computer Science and Master's Degree (MBA) pathway.
成功教练和学术顾问指导学生完成本科和研究生课程，以最大限度地提高收益. Learn More.
What Do Our Graduates Do?
计算机科学专业的学生可以从事各种各样的职业，也可以从St. Edward’s. Here’s a sample.
- Become software engineers for companies like CDK Global, Khoros, Dun & Bradstreet and Duo Security
- Worked as a product development specialist at Facebook
- Been site reliability engineers for JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- Worked as software developers for companies like IBM and Dell
- Gone onto graduate school at top-ranked programs, such as UT–Austin, Baylor University, Rice University, Purdue University, Vanderbilt University, Georgia Tech University and Manchester University
What Can You Do with a Computer Science Major?
Sophie Gairo ’17 分享了她如何利用自己的计算机科学学位在硅谷的云计算公司找到了一份软件工程师的工作.
The Classroom and Beyond
As a Computer Science major, you’ll be part of a program known for strong job placement, especially within Austin’s vibrant tech scene. Get an edge by participating in research, internships and student organizations that build your skills.
Experiential Education
In Software Engineering, you’ll work on a large-scale team project — from specification and design, to implementation, to testing, evolution, maintenance and management. 您将学习如何使用行业标准工具并与客户进行有效沟通.
In Undergraduate Research and Development, you’ll research a computing problem; investigate a possible solution to the problem; and design, evolve, and articulate a solution.
Student Organizations
计算机科学俱乐部通过“夺旗”等活动帮助学生提高技能, a cybersecurity-focused programming competition.
The St. 爱德华创客俱乐部吸引了参与过3d打印项目的工匠和程序员, soldering, programming LED strips, and creating art through programming.
Tracks and Degree Requirements
This helpful course map shows the sequence of prerequisites in the department.
1. Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
这个学位课程比学士课程提供了更多的非计算机科学相关课程的选择, 对于那些在研究生院深造之前寻求双学位或更广泛的技术学位的学生来说，哪一个特别有帮助. In this major you will…
- 学习创建、描述和转换信息的算法过程
- Learn to develop software designed to solve problems in a variety of fields
- A strong background in mathematics and computer science is recommended
Major Requirements: 计算机科学学士学位需要58小时的计算机科学专业课程, including supporting courses in Mathematics.
General Education Requirements: In addition to the major program requirements, all students must satisfy the general education requirements. 与你的成功教练和指导老师谈谈哪些课程适合你.
View and download the full degree plan for our BA in Computer Science major (PDF).
2. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
这个学位课程提供了一门基于计算机科学理论及其在商业和工业各个方面的应用的课程. 它包括为学生准备计算机科学研究生学习的支持课程.
Major Requirements: 计算机科学学士学位需要72小时的计算机科学专业课程, including supporting courses in Mathematics.
General Education Requirements: In addition to the major program requirements, all students must satisfy the general education requirements. 与你的成功教练和指导老师谈谈哪些课程适合你.
View and download the full degree plan for our BS in Computer Science major (PDF).
3. Bachelor of Arts in Computer Information Science
这个学位课程强调计算机知识在商业实践中的应用，并为你的设计工作做好准备, implementation and management of multi-user computer systems. In this major you will...
- Build a strong theoretical and practical foundation in computer science
- Take business coursework, in addition to computer science coursework
Major Requirements: 计算机信息科学学士学位需要63学时的计算机信息科学专业课程, including courses in subjects such as Business and Mathematics.
General Education Requirements: In addition to the major program requirements, all students must satisfy the general education requirements. 与你的成功教练和指导老师谈谈哪些课程适合你.
View and download the full degree plan for our BA in Computer Information Science major (PDF).
Research
你将有机会进行独立研究，并在计算机科学联盟等会议上展示你的工作, the National Conference for Undergraduate Research, and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers national convention.
优秀学生可参加本科生科研体验活动, 在这个项目中，他们将在一个夏天加入一所主要研究型大学教授的实验室. These experiences help you decide if a career in research is right for you. A St. 爱德华的计算机科学专业最近获得了卡内基梅隆大学软件研究所的REU, 在那里，她与包括玛丽·肖在内的一些世界上最聪明的人一起工作, 他开创了软件架构领域，并被巴拉克·奥巴马总统授予了国家技术与创新奖章.
Internships
计算机科学专业的学生已经在以下实习中建立了他们的专业技能. Several were extended full-time job offers afterward.
- vSphere integrated containers internship at VMware
- Technology internship at AIG Insurance
- Digital technology leadership internship at GE
- System validation engineer internship at NXP Semiconductors
- Software engineer internship at Corva
- 经销商管理软件公司CDK Global的软件工程实习
- Software development internship at Emerson Automation Solutions, which builds software for manufacturing and industrial plants
作为计算机科学专业的学生，你可以获得资助项目, including paid internships, offered exclusively to STEM students at St. Edward’s University by the Institute for Interdisciplinary Science (i4). For more information on these programs please visit the Institute for Interdisciplinary Science (i4).
The St. 爱德华信息技术办公室雇佣学生作为技术支持人员. In this job, you can help students, faculty and staff with computer troubleshooting; maintain the computer labs; and set up software on new computers for employees. In addition to covering “Help desk” issues, 你可以专攻网络或企业软件，并获得谷歌云认证等证书.
Our Faculty
我们杰出的教师是致力于培养负责任和独立学习者的学者和实践者. Meet a few of our Computer Science professors ...
Dr. Baker's research interests include artificial intelligence, case-based reasoning, computer science education, and programming languages. 她目前正在研究涉及项目代码测试和学生学习的计算机科学教学法.
– Laura Baker, PhD, Professor of Computer Science
Dr. Shebaro's 研究兴趣集中在数字取证和信息安全和隐私, including privacy preserving forensic investigations, cyber security, anonymity networks, and network security.
– Bilal Shebaro, PhD, Assistant Professor of Computer Science
At St. Edward’s, Dr. Kart通过使用行业标准工具和软件开发方法进行教学，充分利用了他的专业经验. In 2009, he envisioned, created, and taught the course iPhone Apps: Imagine. Design. Build., making St. Edward’s one of the first schools in the country to have such an offering.
– Michael Kart, PhD, Professor and Chair of Computer Science
Computer Science Minor
辅修计算机科学可以帮助你在一个技术驱动的领域扩大职业机会. 计算机科学课程将帮助你拓宽技能，进一步加强批判性思维能力. 非计算机科学专业的学生，如果对开发编程技能和为需要计算需求的其他领域提供技术支持感兴趣，应该考虑辅修计算机科学.
Required Minor Courses:
- Computing Concepts I
- Computing Concepts II
- Intro to Algorithmic Problem Solving
- Component-Based Programming
- Discrete Mathematics
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Programming Languages
- Database Theory and Applications
Are you a current student? Contact your advisor for next steps on declaring your major or minor.