BS in Computer Science

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is designed to provide a solid education in preparation for employment as CS professionals or entry to graduate school for research and advanced studies. In addition to the technical skills, our students strengthen their communication, teamwork, collaboration, and ethical reasoning skills to be successful computer scientists. Our degree offers a broad foundation enabling our graduates to acquire life-long learning skills needed to adapt and advance in an ever-changing professional workplace.

Computer Science (CS) professionals design and develop innovative solutions to computing problems in a broad range of disciplines, such as science, engineering, aerospace, medicine, and entertainment. Computer Science includes the theory and conceptual knowledge, programming and analytical skills, and an understanding of contemporary platforms fundamental to modern software development. All CS majors learn programming and problem solving, data structures and algorithms, software engineering, computer networking, mathematics, and science. This major is ideal for creative, analytical thinkers who like to solve problems.

Stockton University is ranked among the top public universities in the Northeast with more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs and continuing education opportunities. The University, one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City, offers unique living and learning environments throughout southern New Jersey, including the 1,600 acre Galloway campus in the Pinelands National Reserve and Stockton University Atlantic City, located in the Univesity District, just steps from the beach and the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk.

Additional locations include Hammonton, Manahawkin, and Woodbine. As a public university, Stockton provides an environment for excellence to a diverse student body, including those from underrepresented populations, through an interdisciplinary approach to liberal arts, sciences, and professional education. Founded in 1969, Stockton held its first classes in 1971. The University’s commitment to cultural diversity and its welcoming and vibrant community make Stockton a great place to learn and work!