The major is a hybrid program and 9 course requirements are offered in person at Salem College and 7 are offered online. When designing the major we made it a priority for a majority of classes to be in person, and in the ideal course progression a student will not need more than one online course per semester to increase opportunities for hands-on learning. 

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program includes the following core courses:

• CPSC 100: Introduction to Programming
• CPSC 101: Programming for Data Science
• CPSC 132: Programming for Everyone II
• CPSC 150: Data Structures & Algorithms
• CPSC 230: Introduction to C
• CPSC 301: Programming Languages
• CPSC 320: Inside of a Microprocessor
• CPSC 350: Computer Science Capstone
• MATH 100: Calculus I
• MATH 101: Calculus II
• MATH 107: Statistical Methods with R

For those interested in software creation, this concentration includes specialized courses:

• BUAD 204: Product Development
• CPSC 105: Web Development
• CPSC 232: Application Development I
• CPSC 242: Application Development II

Choose one elective to enhance your analytical skills:

• MATH 110: Introductory Linear Algebra
• MATH 135: Probability & Statistics
• MATH 140: Numerical Analysis

Our Minor in Data Science helps you learn how to manage and analyze real-world data, with a focus on data visualization, machine learning, and statistical methods. The minor includes the following courses:

• CPSC 100: Introduction to Programming
• CPSC 101: Programming for Data Science
• MATH 107: Statistical Methods with R
• MATH 142: Nonparametric Statistical Methods
• SCIE 040: Spreadsheets for Science and Mathematics

Featured languages: Python, R, SQL.

With a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and a Minor in Data Science at Salem College, you’ll be well-equipped for a career in software development, data analysis, cybersecurity, and more.

Graduates of Computer Science programs are in high demand. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics:

• Software Developers: Job growth of 22% (2020–2030)
• Information Security Analysts: Job growth of 33% (2020–2030)
• Median Annual Salary for Software Developers: $110,140