Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Computer Science] From West Chester University

Our primary mission is fulfilled by providing a highly intensive exposure to the fundamentals of computer programming and computer science needed to succeed in the very competitive computer science job market. Students who concentrate in a curriculum of information assurance courses accredited by the National Security Agency may receive transcripted recognition for a Computer Security Certificate. The internship program provides invalua

Our primary mission is fulfilled by providing a highly intensive exposure to the fundamentals of computer programming and computer science needed to succeed in the very competitive computer science job market. Students who concentrate in a curriculum of information assurance courses accredited by the National Security Agency may receive transcripted recognition for a Computer Security Certificate. The internship program provides invaluable real-world exposure enhancing the student's confidence, knowledge, experience and employability.

The Computer Science Department is fully committed to:

• The continual re-assessment of our programs in this ever-changing environment, so as to provide a curriculum which is always technologically and scientifically up-to-date.
• Providing state-of-the-art hardware and software appropriate for computer science programs. In this regard, the Department's computing needs are distinct from those of the University at large.
• Incorporating cutting-edge technologies, especially computer security, into our programs.
• Excellence in teaching, with small, focused classes.
• The scholarly growth of the faculty so as to contribute to the scientific community, to maintain a current perspective in teaching, and to enhance awareness of medium and long term trends in computer science.
• Providing reliable service to the University community by way of general education courses, which focus on elementary computer science and application software.
• Educating a diverse body of students in an atmosphere conducive to the learning process.