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Computer Science

Design the technology that leads to better computing

The University of New Haven's computer science program is one of the best in the country. Its research, program offerings, multidisciplinary approach, and performance in cyber competitions, among other factors, led to the University being designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO) by the National Security Agency. The University is one of only two schools in New England – and 22 in the country – to earn this distinction.

While just about everyone knows how to use a computer, the computer scientist understands how the transfer of information from a computer to a human actually works. Possessing great powers in abstract thinking, they model and analyze computing problems and then design the practical solutions to them. Algorithms? It’s the computer scientist who creates them.

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The University of New Haven's Computer Science program is ABET-accredited offers engaging and rigorous curricula and proposes multidisciplinary hands-on applied research projects. The CS program involves students in extracurricular activities, including programming and hacking competitions. These unique characteristics of the CS program led to the university being designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations by the National Security Agency.

The CS program curriculum has been developed in collaboration with industry and evolves best technological practices. It offers current concentrations, including system Programming, Cybersecurity, and Gaming. With our CS program, you will learn programming languages, such as C, C++, C sharp, Python, and Java. The CS program is delivered by faculty who have terminal degrees as well as intensive professional experience in the computing field.

Did you know that a group of students from the CS program won the Best Poster award at the Consortium for computing sciences in colleges in 2022? They outperformed more than 35 northeast prestigious universities. At the University of New Haven, students enrolled in the CS program are also involved in the Computer Programming Club where they work on innovative projects, participate in hacking and programming competitions, and engage in various computing-related and industry-recognized training.

Did you know that the US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 13% growth in computer occupations 2020 to 2030 resulting from demands for improved technology security, cloud computing infrastructure and data science? To conclude, our CS program will help you develop the strong foundation in computing you need to enter this high-demand ever evolving field. It will help you develop strong problem-solving communication and teamwork skills. You will also be exposed to state-of-the-art technologies for game design and development, mobile and web applications development, data analytics, and cybersecurity.

 

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