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The Bachelor of Science Program in Computer Science

        Thank you for your interest in our program. The Department of Computer and Information Science offers a strong undergraduate program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. In addition, a program in Computer Engineering is offered in collaboration with the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. Our program provides students with a broad and rigorous foundation in Computer Science. In addition, students choose from a large set of challenging advanced courses on topics such as databases, networking, computer graphics, computer and network security, software engineering, distributed systems, web technology, plus many others. Strong students may also apply for participation in the Honors College and Accelerated BS/MS Programs at Polytechnic.
        Students can pursue independent study and research with faculty members that are nationally and internationally recognized in their fields. In addition to significant research programs in Databases, Algorithms, Software Engineering, Networks, and Visual Information Processing, the department has particular strengths in the Computer Security area. Polytechnic was among the first institutions nationwide recognized as a Center of Excellence in Information Assurance Education by the National Security Agency, and students taking a set of approved course can qualify for NSA Information Systems Security Certification. Research and education programs in the department are supported by over $3 million of annual outside funding from government agencies, industry, and foundations. Following are links to additional information about our programs.

       Following are links to additional information about our programs:

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science: Program information

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science: Admissions information

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering: Admissions information

Polytechnic University - Undergraduate Admissions

Information About BS/MS Accelerated and Honor Programs

Information Systems Security Certification Program