The Computer Science Department offers undergraduate majors and minors leading to either a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Computer Science. The department also offers a Certificate in Computer Science. The B.S. in Computer Science is designed to prepare students for a career in the computer profession, business, or education. It provides students with a solid foundation in theoretical and applied Computer Science while also allowing them to explore other areas of interest. The B. S. degree is recommended for students planning to pursue graduate school. The B.A. in Computer Science is less theory intensive than the B.S. degree and integrates a wider variety of liberal arts courses. The Certificate program, open to students with a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, provides students with the opportunity to sharpen their existing skills or to gain a solid background in Computer Science to aid them in possible career changes.

What do you do with a major in Computer Science?

With a degree in Computer Science your career path can take many forms. Computer scientists are found in virtually every major industry, research field, and educational facility. Computer Science graduates from the University of Hartford hold prestigious positions at Aetna, Travelers, United Technologies Corporation, General Electric, AT&T, IBM, ITT, DEC, Silicon Graphics as well in a variety of software development firms. Other graduates have gone on to found their own companies offering software services, graphics design, hardware support and Internet access. A significant number of graduates have pursued advanced degrees at both the masters and doctoral level at prestigious institutions.

What is unique about Computer Science at the University of Hartford?

The University of Hartford offers a wide variety of computer science courses taught by experienced professionals who are in the vanguard of their field. Areas of faculty expertise include: artificial intelligence, graphics, object oriented programming and design, software development, analysis of algorithms, database theory, networking and UNIX system programming. The computing facilities at the University provide students the opportunity to work with hardware and software that is in the forefront of the field. To further broaden their experience, Computer Science majors can avail themselves of an extensive variety of internships and cooperative education experiences while at the University. History shows that students that graduate from the University of Hartford with a degree in Computer Science easily find placement in today's difficult job market.

	Certificates:
		Certificate in Computer Science
	Undergraduate Degrees:
		Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
		Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
	Minors:
		Minor in Computer Science