The Catholic University of America
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Washington, USA

DEGREE TYPE

BSc

DURATION

4 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

* Early action deadline: November 15, 2021

Key Summary

About: The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at The Catholic University of America readies students for careers or graduate study in computing. The programme covers programming, algorithms, data structures, systems, and software engineering, with emphasis on ethical reasoning and lifelong learning. You’ll learn in small classes with doctoral faculty, hands-on labs, smart classrooms, and research opportunities in Washington, D.C.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as software developers, systems engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity analysts, IT consultants, or pursue research. Employers include tech firms, government agencies, startups, labs, and nonprofit organizations. Graduates may also pursue Masters or PhD study and public agencies.

The undergraduate program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Computer Science prepares students for direct entry into a career in computer science or further studies at the graduate level. Our program is tailored to prepare the students professionally to face the challenges of the rapidly evolving area of computer science. In addition, they are also equipped to contribute to and service the needs of a society that requires critical thinking and dedication to life-long learning.

Mission

The mission of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science is to educate men and women in the disciplines of electrical engineering and computer science, in order to prepare them professionally so that they can contribute and serve the needs of society with a commitment founded on moral and ethical principles.

Why Study Engineering at CatholicU?

We pride ourselves on being a small, private, Catholic engineering school with a personal touch, thanks to our dedication to teaching, our small class sizes, low student-to-teacher ratio, and close interaction between faculty and students. All full-time faculty members hold doctoral degrees and are prolific in funded research and publications.

The School of Engineering building features several state-of-the-art computer laboratories and five smart technology classrooms to support innovative teaching. Catholic University has been ranked among the most "wired" university campuses by The Princeton Review and Forbes Magazine.

Catholic University Engineering is known nationally and internationally as a high-quality research institution with a proven record of leadership and accomplishment in a variety of research areas.

The school is recognized locally and internationally for the quality and relevance of its professional programs.

In 2016, the School of Engineering at Catholic University was one of the first schools in the nation to be approved by the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) as an NAE Grand Challenges Scholars Program (GCSP) School. Ours is the only GCSP school in the Washington Metropolitan area.

Catholic University's School of Engineering is distinguished by its teaching and research excellence, ethical character development, emphasis on service, and location in the capital of the United States of America.