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B.S. in Computer Science


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Design and create world-improving software solutions. 

As a computer science major at Grove City College, you will learn through project-driven coursework, gain the skills you need to develop complex computer systems, understand AI, design custom mobile applications, or lead a team of developers. Your education will be enriched by professors who point you to Truth and genuinely care about your academic and spiritual well-being. Competing with the best computer science majors nationwide, students in our program, accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for 2021, graduate ready to innovate, design, and build systems at high-tech companies, attend top-ranked graduate programs, and work in support of Christian missions.

Program Distinctives
  • Rigorous education from a Christ-centered perspective. Through classes like Ethics, Faith, and the Conscious Mind, as well as Senior Capstone, you will grow in moral responsibility and consider the ethical and theological implications of design.
  • Accessible faculty mentors – Highly accomplished Christian faculty with significant teaching and industry experience.
  • Interdisciplinary minors available in:
    • AI and Machine Learning
    • Data Science
    • Computer Game Design and Development
    • Cybersecurity
  • Senior capstone project – Design, build, and implement software to meet the needs of a unique client. Gain real-world experience, enhance your resume, and see firsthand the redemptive potential of computing. Watch some of our recent student research videos here.
  • Outstanding career preparation – Our graduating classes rank in the top 6% in the nation on the benchmark major field test for computer science graduates (taken during the spring semester of senior year).
  • Research opportunities – Conduct research alongside our experienced faculty in areas such as robotics, artificial intelligence, visual-inertial odometry, and more. Check out ongoing STEM research projects here.
  • In-depth training – Our program is 20 to 30 credit hours larger than comparable programs, giving you depth of knowledge and the opportunity to specialize.
  • ABET accreditation – The Computing Accreditation Commission ensures industry-standard quality of curriculum and program objectives.
  • Small class sizes and state-of-the-art classrooms – Designed for active, hands-on learning and collaboration, housed in our beautiful, modern STEM building.
  • Vocation-enriching humanities core classes – Deepen your critical thinking, writing, and other communication skills while cultivating empathy and a well-rounded worldview.
Career Opportunities & Outcomes
  • Career paths: software developer, web developer, mobile app developer, video game developer, software engineer, systems architect, AI engineer, information security analyst, UX designer, and more.
  • Like 95% of Grove City graduates, you will be ready to land a competitive position in industry or enter a graduate program within six months of graduation.
    • Recent alumni have started their careers at Amazon, Cisco, IBM, Microsoft, and more.
    • Others have gone on to pursue graduate-level studies at Stanford University and the University of Michigan, among others.
  • Stand out in your field – Gain the advantage with strong technical skills, the ability to communicate effectively, and real-world experience working on teams to design and create software.
Program Specifics
  • Extensive curriculum comprised of 87 major credit hours, including the following.
    • Core courses in programming, computer systems, software engineering, ethics, theory, and algorithm analysis.
    • Supporting courses in math and natural sciences, setting the foundations for advanced computer science courses.
    • A wide variety of electives, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, game design, big data, Android programming, iOS/iPhone programming, advanced security, and mobile robotics, providing opportunities to explore and specialize your education.
    • For a helpful layout of major requirements, view the requirements diagram. For detailed course descriptions, view the College Catalog.
  • We offer a B.S. in Computer Science and a B.S. in Computer Programming, either of which will prepare you for a successful career in software or a variety of other fields. Read more about the differences here.

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    Student & Alumni Stories

    Emily Raine '24
    B.S. in Computer Science

    “The College provided me with the tools to get to where I am today. The annual career fair helped me to get two internships. One of them was with the company that offered me a full-time position during the fall of my senior year. It was such a relief to have a job lined up so I didn’t have to worry about job searching during the spring semester of my senior year. In addition, the Department of Computer Science gave me the knowledge I needed so I would be well prepared for technical interviews.” — Jessica (Lewis ’17) Donatelli, B.S. in Computer Science

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