Computer Science Degree – Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Get Ahead With Our Innovative, Hands-on Computer Science Program
Become an in-demand computer science professional with your bachelor’s degree in computer science from Felician University. Our innovative, hands-on approach will prepare you for a rewarding career in a booming, ever-evolving industry.
Here, you’ll learn by doing. Combine practical applications and an individualized approach that complements your experiences and interests. Receive one-on-one instruction from industry experts. Bolster your understanding of computer science by attending or participating in nationally recognized student conferences, student competitions, and extracurricular clubs. At Felician, you’ll do all of this and more, ultimately learning to:
- Design small-scale computer systems
- Engage in software engineering
- Perform hands-on research
Get a head start on your career with our computer science program
Complete your bachelor’s and master’s computer science degree together in just 5 years with our 4+1 combined program. Take two master’s-level courses in your junior or senior year that will help you accelerate your degree and begin your career sooner.
Computer Science Program at a Glance
Average Class Size: 10
Formats Offered: On Campus | Hybrid
Total Credit Hours: 120 (less with transfer credits)
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100% of Incoming First-Year Students Receive a Scholarship or Grant
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Why Choose the Computer Science Degree at Felician?
At Felician, you’ll learn in an individualized, hands-on computer science program that complements your experience and interests.
Here, you’ll work with expert faculty who will get to know you and your goals. With Felician’s small classes, they will have the time and resources to meet your specific educational needs.
Individualize your learning experience
This program offers a selection of focus areas, including Software Development and Data Analytics, that enable you to tailor your learning experience based on your interests and career goals.
Starting in your first year, you will learn programming and information architecture. You’ll have the opportunity to dive deeper into other areas of interest, including:
- Robotics
- Computer Graphics
- Operating Systems
- Software Engineering
Get advanced, hands-on training in your field
You will have the unique experience of participating in numerous progressive activities that enhance your understanding of the subject. Students in the computer science degree program attend conferences, participate in competitions, and join clubs that help them learn key skills beyond the computer science course requirements.
Challenge yourself and learn advanced skills that will help you be more competitive in the job market by enrolling in our 4+1 bachelor’s and master’s option.
Learn from expert computer science faculty
Guided by the Franciscan principles of respect, compassion, and service, and driven by ethics, our professors will ensure personalized advising and coaching to every student.
Take advantage of special grant programs that provide research assistantships to help you build a professional network that will support you as you complete your computer science course requirements.
Where Will My Computer Science Degree Take Me?
After successfully completing the Felician computer science course requirements, you will be prepared to access an array of opportunities quickly as an in-demand computer science professional, including:
- Application developer
- IT specialist
- Software engineer
- Computer security specialist
- Systems analyst
Our students can also intern at Felician as webmasters and have worked in the IT and Information Systems department. Our graduates have held a variety of positions, including:
- FBI security specialist
- IT specialist
- Network administrator
How Do I Get Started in the Computer Science Program at Felician?
We welcome students of all backgrounds and experience levels and accept applications throughout the year on a rolling basis. Visit our Admissions page to apply online today and for more details.
Also, check out our Scholarships. 100% of our incoming freshmen receive institutional scholarships and grants from Felician.
You may be eligible to join our FIESTA Program and gain access to additional support, hands-on STEM experiences, and professional development throughout your computer science degree program. Complete your application today or learn more by contacting Tushar Trivedi, FIESTA Program Administrator, at TrivediT@felician.edu or 201.559.6145
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