The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, located in the College of Arts and Sciences, offers small classes in computer science taught by dedicated Ph.D. faculty. Courses are selected in consultation with a department adviser considering a student's background and objectives. As a computer science major, you will be in demand (99 percent job placement), gain acceptance into graduate programs, participate in a Cooperative Education Program, develop logical reasoning and problem-solving skills and integrate classroom theory with hands-on experience in state-of-the-art computer laboratories. The department has a proven track record in supporting successful student research and offers weekly research talks during its seminar and colloquium. Students can apply for funding as research assistants or participate in our active Mathematics and Computer Science Club.  

The computer science major is a rigorous, conceptual and comprehensive program that will prepare you for a wide variety of career options in industry, government and education. The program combines an overview of computer science and the mathematical skills needed for a firm understanding of concepts. It exposes students to a variety of operating systems, programming languages, editors and applications, and includes a strong variety of theoretical and applied courses. The program is designed for students with at least three years of high school mathematics, including pre-calculus or trigonometry. Entry into the program requires a minimum mathematics SAT score of 550 or a minimum SAT total score of 1000 with 520 in mathematics.  

The program is designed for highly motivated students. After taking foundational courses in computer science and mathematics the student completes at least 21 credits of upper-level computer science courses in consultation with an adviser. Highly successful students can graduate with departmental honors upon presentation of an Honors Thesis in Computer Science.  

To talk to a faculty adviser, contact Joan Guetti, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, at guettijo@shu.edu or (973) 761-9466 Web site: www.cs.shu.edu