The Department of Computer Science offers a major program of study in three areas:

• Computer Science
• Computer Science (Teacher Certification in Computer Science)
• Computer Science with Business
• Computer Science with Mathematics
   

Our degree programs prepare students to work effectively in industry and government jobs, and to enter graduate programs.

Students are introduced to the basics of operating systems and computer architecture, along with the fundamental concepts of data structures and the algorithms that proceed from them. In addition to examining the basic fundamental components found in a computer, emphasis is placed on designing and executing functional computing platforms.

Our students have the opportunity to practice conceptual theory in our labs and in the community. All students benefit from one-on-one interaction with our faculty, while many students take advantage of our extensive network of internship opportunities.

The Computer Science Department directs four minors: Computer Science Minor, Cyber Criminology Minor, Data Analytics Minor and Web Design Minor.

Refer to the Online College Catalogue for more information, including course descriptions.
 

Why Study Computer Science at Saint Anselm College? 

The Computer Science program at Saint Anselm College prepares students with a diverse grounding in both theory and applications, both software and hardware, problem solving and communication. We empower students to pursue a rewarding and successful future in either graduate studies or industry.

Students graduate from the Computer Science program at Saint Anselm College with the technical competency expected by employers. Our major and minor programs provide the perfect blend of hands-on computing as well a sound theoretical foundation in the discipline.  Students have the opportunity to explore the field of computer science from different perspectives through our three degree tracks: Computer Science, Computer Science with Business, Computer Science with Mathematics; and four minor programs: Computer Science, Cyber Criminology, Data Analytics, Web Design. 

Recent surveys of employers have listed the following as the most important non-technical skills: critical thinking and problem solving, oral and written communication, cultural awareness, teamwork and collaboration, and creativity. These skills are interwoven into the core curriculum of both Saint Anselm College and the Computer Science Department.  During their four-year tenure at the college, students engage with questions of value, moral choice, and the real significance of human life fostering cultural awareness and the shared human condition.  Students develop written communication skills across and within disciplines developing an in-demand skill in the workforce of tomorrow. The message is clear: the very skills that companies are looking for are those most valued in our Liberal Arts education. 

A Saint Anselm College Computer Science degree says more to a potential employer than a technical accomplishment.  It says “I have both the technical and non-technical skills the corporation wants and our society needs!”
 

Student Outcomes