The applied computer science major, offered through Make School, provides project-based curriculum in computer science and software engineering and incorporates a balance of technical computer science courses, hands-on software product development and thoughtfully-crafted liberal arts courses. Our diverse faculty have recent, relevant software engineering experience and academic degrees in computer science.
Program Highlights
- Design, build, and launch software products to address real-world problems
- Practice quantitative and qualitative reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Identify, interpret, and evaluate data sets
- Assess, choose, and implement technologies with attention to ethics, equity, and social justice
- Learn strategies for effective communication in multiple domains, including coding craftsmanship, as well as written and oral communications
Minor
The coding and software design minor provides innovative, project-based curriculum in coding and software design. Developed in collaboration with leading tech employers, including Etsy, Lyft, and LinkedIn, the minor allows you to infuse coding and programming skills into your educational experience — regardless of your major! Learn more about Minor Requirements on our course catalog.
Career Paths
Many tech careers do not require intensive training in computer engineering, but simply a foundational knowledge of coding, software design and the language of the tech industry. The CS Minor provides this, opening doors to careers in social media, digital advertising, web and app development, and more.
Degrees Offered
BS, Minor
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