Computer Science, BA

Department of Computer Science

Pathway to Computer Information Technology, MS

Pathway to Software Engineering, MS

Admissions Contact Information
Undergraduate Recruitment & Admissions
Central Welcome Center
(860) 832-2278
admissions@ccsu.edu

Academic Contact

Chad Williams
Associate Professor
Computer Science
Maria Sanford Hall
304
860.832.2719
cwilliams@ccsu.edu

Computer Science, BA

Central to Fostering Technical Innovation

Central’s BA in Computer Science program prepares students for successful careers in the software industry. Students earn a broad range of critical skills in software development, computer security, networking, databases, artificial intelligence, and many more. The BA in Computer Science, with fewer course requirements in math and science, is designed as a faster path to the degree, especially for transfer students and students that change majors after they begin their academic career.

Pairing a Computer Science BA with a complimentary minor bolsters a graduate’s opportunities for job placement and advancement.

Program Features

  • 38-credit program
  • Attend full- or part-time
  • Classes on-campus
  • Flexible curriculum for a short path to graduation
  • Small class sizes
  • Dedicated, diverse faculty who are experts in their field
  • Internship opportunities available
  • Financial aid and scholarships available
  • Free on-campus child care

Students acquire deep technical, computer science skills and work with their advisor to select courses that can set the stage for graduate study or employment in any technical or professional area.

Program Concentrations

Computer Science at Central is certainly a wonderful program and I would not have obtained my career goals without it. I was able to start a career in my desired field right after graduation thanks to the wealth of knowledge, skills, and experience the program provided and the helpfulness and guidance of the faculty.

-Melissa Mulcahy

Career Preparation

Central graduates with a BA in Computer Science launch successful careers with the following titles Software Developer, Web Developer, Software Engineer, Database Administrator, Security Analyst, Data Scientist, and more.

Frequently, graduates leave campus with employment offers from leading companies including The Hartford, Aetna, United Technologies, Cigna, and Travelers.

Did You Know?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for 2021- 2031 is a 25% increase for software developers, with a median salary of $109k and 35% increase for information security analysts, with a median salary of $102k.

Source: bls.gov