Computer Science (BA/BS)

More than a numbers game, a computer science major will teach you the art of making things to help others. In college computer science, you'll learn to communicate in a language that’s not your own—like Python, Java, C, C++, C#, JavaScript or PROLOG. Wondering what you can do with a degree in computer science? You’ll use your logical and creative bent to solve real-world problems. When you go to a top Christian college, you’ll learn to apply your skills to improve the child sponsorship process for a mission agency, enhance cybersecurity for online retailers, develop apps, and more.

Why study computer science at Gordon?

If you’re looking for computer science colleges near Boston, Gordon is a great choice. In the rapidly evolving world of technology, the computer science major at Gordon will equip you to be a perpetual learner—always adapting and advancing. Because we view our ability to create elegant, innovative solutions as a reflection of God the creator, you’ll walk away with a firm grasp on the enduring principles that are foundational to computer science and the Christian faith.

Within this close-knit department, you’ll benefit from collaboration with motivated peers and experienced faculty. Depending on your preferred career path and additional areas of study, you can choose to earn either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.

What can you do with a degree in computer science?

A computer science degree can be used in nearly any industry. Whether you want to offer technical solutions for problems in business, healthcare, nonprofits, education, government or high-tech—or teach others the art of computer science—the possibilities are vast.

• Software development
• Graduate school
• Information technology
• Teaching
• Technical support

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Experiential Learning in Computer Science

As a computer science student, you’ll participate in an intensive yearlong software development project in which you’ll work with a faculty member to develop a real solution to a real problem.

You’ll be part of a close-knit group that that gathers regularly for events and shared meals, and interacts with alumni in the field.

Many students also choose to participate in other opportunities, like:

• Summer Practicum in Computer Science
• Computer Science Club
• Internships at places like IBM, ChristianBook, iRobot, Red Hat, and Veracross
• Bible Translation Program, which prepares Computer Science students to build software tools for Bible translation efforts around the world
• Master's of Education in Digital Literacy/Computer Science

Global Opportunities

• Aquincum Institute of Technology (AIT) in Budapest, Hungary: Engage in a longstanding tradition of creative computing, in the company of globally-acclaimed scholars, designers and entrepreneurs.  The classes are in English, but there's an opportunity to learn and practice some Hungarian while living in and exploring an amazing city.
• Scholar's Semester in Oxford: Study computer science in the famed Oxford University while participating in the Christian community of Wycliffe Hall.

Resources

Association for Computing Machinery
International Conference on Computing and Mission