Computer Science
Degree
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Major, Minor
School/College
School of Engineering and Computing
As computational thinking and processes permeate our daily lives, computer science has the ability to revolutionize our understanding of the natural world, our industries, and even ourselves. A degree in Computer Science from Fairfield University provides both marketable skills and intellectual scope that can be applied to any career choice.
Internship Opportunities
With great emphasis on the practical application of learned skills, engineering students are given the knowledge and competence needed to thrive outside of the classroom and in the expanse of internship opportunities that awaits them prior to graduation.
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Course Requirements
Computer Science Major
127 credits
Computer Science Major
122 credits
Computer Science Minor
20 credits
Contact Us
Undergraduate Admission
admis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4100
Five-Year Dual-Degree BA/MS Program in Computer Science & Data Science
A five-year program is offered in data science at Fairfield's School of Engineering, leading to a bachelor of arts and master of science dual degree. This program embraces the educational objectives of the BA undergraduate program in computer science, as well as those of the graduate program in data science. It emphasizes experiential learning in terms of industrial internships following the sophomore year, and a final capstone project that guides students through a process of design and innovation at the level of a professional engineer. Graduates of the program master the knowledge and tools they need to create the next generation of data science solutions to ever more complex technological and societal problems.
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Career Outlook
Outcomes
- NASA
- Nasdaq
- Lockheed Martin
- General Electric
- Abott
Job Fields
- Artificial Intelligence
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Information Security
- Systems Engineering
“The connections with people on campus, faculty, and staff, board of trustee members, campus partners, and alumni have helped me grow as a person and truly understand the benefit of a Fairfield University education.” - Donna Ismail '24
Engineering Accreditation Commission
Fairfield University’s four-year Bachelor of Science program in electrical engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Program Criteria.
