Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Computer Science - Software Engineering

Program Description

Students in the Academic Accelerator will receive:

• The right amount of support for their academic and English-speaking needs
• A full year’s worth of college credits
• Access to courses exclusively for international students
• English-language help with words students need to know for their classes
• A mix of classes with international and U.S. students

Computer Science is an extremely rich and diverse discipline. At one end of the spectrum, computer science may be viewed as the formal study of what can be computed and what resources are required for computation. At the other end of the spectrum, computer science may be seen as the application of human resources, software and of course, computers to solve computational problems relating to society's and individuals' needs.

A well-trained computer scientist requires a knowledge of both ends of this spectrum--and several points in between. The Computer Science curriculum in the Department of Computer Science is intended to provide that broad background. Along with a strong theoretical component, this program places special emphasis on the development of applied skills in design, implementation and validation of computer systems.

Software Engineering Concentration within the BS in Computer Science emphasizes the knowledge and skills needed to begin a professional practice in software engineering. The concentration continues to cover in depth the fundamental areas of computer science, including programming, data structures, discrete mathematics, algorithms, formal languages, computer architecture, and operating systems. In addition, the concentration focuses on key topics of software engineering practice such as software cost estimation, large-scale software development, and risk management.